In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Erinn Andrews, founder of GiveTeam and a nationally respected philanthropic advisor. Drawing on conversations across conferences, donor engagements, and the evolving charitable landscape, Erinn shares the trends, legislation, and donor behaviors she’s been observing — and why they matter for anyone working in philanthropy. Erinn and Rick begin with Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) and the long-debated possibility of allowing QCDs to flow into donor-advised funds — a change Erinn has followed closely but now sees as unlikely in the near term. They then dive into the rise of impact investing using DAF dollars, breaking down how donors can invest pre-IPO in mission-driven companies and why this emerging trend brings both great promise and meaningful risk. The conversation moves into broader shifts shaping the field: the closure and restructuring of Arabella Advisors, the surge of new philanthropic advisors entering the sector, and the increasing need for training that blends philanthropic expertise with practical business skills. Finally, Erinn and Rick explore what today’s donors are struggling with — from information overload to right-sizing gifts — and why nonprofits must improve their responsiveness, customer service, and communication systems to avoid missing out on transformational relationships. The conversation explores: Why proposed QCD-to-DAF legislation is unlikely to pass soon How impact investing works — and why donors are increasingly curious The surge of new philanthropic advisors and what it means for the sector Donor trends around place-based giving, collaborative funds, and gift sizing How nonprofits lose donors through slow or broken communication systems About the Guest Erinn Andrews is the founder of GiveTeam, a philanthropic advisory firm guiding donors of all ages and stages toward intentional, meaningful giving. A longtime sector leader and the current president of the International Association of Advisors in Philanthropy (AiP), Erinn brings deep experience in donor strategy, collaborative funding, and sector-wide best practices. She works with hundreds of donors each year, helping them move from reactive giving to purposeful, high-impact philanthropy. 📧 Contact Erinn:
[email protected] 🌐 Learn more: www.thegiveteam.com Key Takeaways QCD dollars still cannot flow into donor-advised funds — and change is unlikely soon. Donors are increasingly curious about using DAF dollars for impact investing. More philanthropic advisors are entering the field, raising both opportunities and challenges. Donors need simplicity — advisors must avoid overwhelming them. Nonprofits must improve responsiveness or risk losing committed supporters. Subscribe to the Charitable Giving News for You newsletter for more stories, resources, and tips: Subscribe to the Charitable Giving News for You Newsletter
