Stephen Kump Founder CEO Charityvest Donor-Advised Fund Generosity Giving Finish Line Podcast
Finish Line Podcast Episode 92

Stephen Kump, Founder of Charityvest, on Evolving Technology in the Generosity Space

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

Stephen Kump is the CEO and founder of Charityvest, a pioneering donor-advised fund platform merging technology and collaborative giving to make charitable giving accessible to all. Charityvest simplifies the donor-advised fund process and cuts down barriers to entry, inviting individuals from all walks of life to partake in the joy of giving with ease and impact. 

Stephen shares numerous creative strategies that push the boundaries of donor-advised funds, fostering community giving and encouraging creative generosity. He addresses tangible tactics for givers, including orchestrating a personal giving strategy and embracing collective generosity.

What you’ll gain

  • What inspired the launch of Charityvest?
  • What experiences shaped Stephen’s perspective on generosity?
  • How is technology like Charityvest changing the generosity landscape?
  • How do partnerships like Trust Bridge Global enhance Charityvest’s capabilities?
  • What creative ways are donor-advised funds (DAFs) being used to foster generosity?
  • How does collaborative generosity compare to individual giving, and what are its advantages?
  • In what ways is God present in the broader movement of generosity?

Inspired? Take your next step

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

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Quotes to Remember

  • “Generosity begets generosity.”
  • “When people were generous to me, it would short-circuit my framework.”
  • “When people give away a significant portion of their net worth, it shapes them.”
  • “We had already allocated our income to our donor-advised fund, so all of the talking about giving was about where we give.”
  • “If we are not willing to have a free donor-advised fund, then we need to get more creative.”
  • “Generosity is in the image of God that is stamped on each of us.”
  • “Generosity is a gateway to a deeper reality.”
  • “All giving is relational.”
  • “Giving is better as a team sport.”

Links from the Show

Bible References from the Show

Philippians 3:8 | Our Achievements Are Nothing Compared to Christ

Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ 

Acts 17:23 | The Unknown God

For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription: ‘To the unknown god.’ What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you.

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