Aimee Minnich Impact Foundation Investing Donor Advised Fund Charitable Dollars Finish Line Podcast
Finish Line Podcast Episode 106

Aimee Minnich, Cofounder of the Impact Foundation, on Using Charitable Dollars for Impact Investing

You want to steward God’s resources faithfully. But questions about generosity, calling, and impact are rarely simple.

In this conversation, you’ll hear from someone who has walked through these kinds of questions and learned along the way. Listen for the next step God may be inviting you to take.


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Meet your guide

Aimee Minnich is co-founder of the Impact Foundation, a donor-advised fund platform that enables givers to invest in world-changing companies with social, environmental, and spiritual impact. Aimee began her career in law followed by years of experience in the donor-advised fund space with the National Christian Foundation before eventually launching the Impact Foundation to enable streamlined impact investing with charitable dollars.

Aimee has been a central pillar in the impact investing space as it has rapidly grown over the last decade. She has a solid foundation in the full scope of what is available today as well as where impact investing is headed in the next 10 years. You won’t want to miss this one.

What you’ll gain

  • A primer on impact investing
  • The story of the Impact Foundation
  • Differences between impact investing strategy and traditional investing
  • Risk vs impact in the context of investing
  • Measuring success in impact investing
  • The interplay between inputs, outputs, and outcomes
  • The future of impact investing

Inspired? Take your next step

Try the Game of Life Simulator

Step into a four-minute interactive experience and see what unfolds as you decide how to manage your resources.

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Inspired? Learn how to partner with ministries well.

A compelling ministry story can inspire you to respond. But wise partnership often begins with better questions.

Applied Generosity Intervention Partnership Focus

What is the ministry really seeking to restore?

Learn to look beyond visible needs toward people, context, relationships, and flourishing.

Applied Generosity Intervention Partnership Fruitfulness

How do you recognize meaningful impact?

Consider how ministries learn, evaluate their work, and pursue lasting change.

Applied Generosity Intervention Partnership Faithfulness

What does genuine ministry partnership look like?

Explore how to foster trust, alignment, and shared mission in your giving.

In our Intervention Series on the Applied Generosity Podcast, we’ll help you become a more thoughtful, discerning, and faithful partner.

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Quotes to Remember

  • “The God of the universe is glorified when you and I are functioning at our best.”
  • “God created us to be generous because He is generous.”
  • “To be truly generous, you have to know God well.”
  • “Business people can be used for more in the Kingdom of God than just giving money away.”
  • “The currency of the kingdom of God is relationships.”
  • “The right way to handle risk starts with ‘OK, God. What I have is yours. How would you lead us to steward this for your glory and the good of your people?’ And then go from there.”

Links from the Show

Bible References from the Show

John 13:3-16 | Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet  

Isaiah 30:21 | Step-By-Step Obedience   

And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.  

1 Corinthians 3:6 | Doing Your Part  

I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.

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