The Savvy Philanthropist

Kirk Ross
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An entertaining and informative resource to help you do philanthropy well.

  1. 06/17/2025

    Episode #55 - Private Foundations

    This week begins our series on some advanced topics in private philanthropy. We discuss an overview of private foundations. Website: www.thesavvyphilanthropist.podbean.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-ross/ X: @rossplan Email: thesavvyhilanthropist@gmail.com

    8 min

  2. 06/16/2025

    Special Episode - Island History Trailer

    A bit of a crossover surprise today. I'm launching a new podcast, the Island History Podcast. Enjoy the trailer and be sure to subscribe. Website: www.thesavvyphilanthropist.podbean.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-ross/ X: @rossplan Email: thesavvyhilanthropist@gmail.com

    4 min

  3. 06/10/2025

    Episode #54 - Life Insurance

    This week's episode explores that most exciting of financial topics - life insurance. It can be a great gift in some cases, but it has to be done right. Website: www.thesavvyphilanthropist.podbean.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-ross/ X: @rossplan Email: thesavvyhilanthropist@gmail.com

    10 min

  4. 06/03/2025

    Episode #53 - Retirement Account Beneficiary Designations

    This week's episode explores the most tax-efficient way under current US law to make a charitable gift from your estate. Spoiler! It's the beneficiary designation on your qualified retirement account. Website: www.thesavvyphilanthropist.podbean.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-ross/ X: @rossplan Email: thesavvyhilanthropist@gmail.com

    7 min

  5. 05/27/2025

    Episode #52 - The Bequest of John Harvard

    This week's episode is the story of the most famous bequest in US history. It was the first major charitable gift received by some new school recently established outside of Boston. You've probably heard of it. Website: www.thesavvyphilanthropist.podbean.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-ross/ X: @rossplan Email: thesavvyhilanthropist@gmail.com

    7 min

  6. 05/20/2025

    Episode #51 - Bequests

    This week's episode is the first in our series of legacy gift vehicles. Bequests are the bread and butter of planned giving. Eventually, every one has an estate, and some peple choose to include philanthropy in theirs. Website: www.thesavvyphilanthropist.podbean.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-ross/ X: @rossplan Email: thesavvyhilanthropist@gmail.com

    8 min

  7. 04/22/2025

    Episode #50 - Legacy Gifts

    This week's episode introduces our final category of philanthropic giving vehicles. These are gifts you make out of your estate when you pass away, i.e. the legacy you'd like to leave. Website: www.thesavvyphilanthropist.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-ross/ X: @rossplan Email: thesavvyhilanthropist@gmail.com

    3 min

  8. 10/30/2024

    Episode #49 - Fortune's Children

    This week's episode is a little different. We talk about the rise and fall of one of the richest families in American history, the Vanderbilts. Website: www.thesavvyphilanthropist.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-ross/ X: @rossplan Email: thesavvyhilanthropist@gmail.com

    14 min
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An entertaining and informative resource to help you do philanthropy well.

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  • Creator
    Kirk Ross
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Savvy Philanthropist