Hosted by: Holland Henderson Special guest: Joel Helm

Education and the legacy of giving are the topics of this episode. With our guest, Joe Helm, we discuss how monetary gifts affect the institution and the students. Giving money to a university is used for scholarships, which reduces the debt incurred by students, giving these graduates the flexibility to be job creators. The total amount of student debt in this country now surpasses the amount of auto loans meaning there is a need for a cost-benefit analysis when it comes to college.

In this episode we cover:

• How are large monetary gifts change the universities’ landscape (6:25)
• Can the gift outsize the institution (7:07)
• There is a huge problem with student and school debt (9:34)
• Endowments – what are they and what do they mean to schools (10:41)
• The pros and cons of giving to a public vs private institution (18:58)
• What is STEM (25:58)
• College should be a cost-benefit analysis (27:16)
• Has the pandemic changed how we value education (30:45)
• Are you paying for an experience or an education (33:08)
• What is the cost-benefit for donors (34:36)

Links From the Show:

Allen & Company
Florida Polytechnic University
Endowment
Florida Bright Future Scholarship
Malcolm Gladwell
STEM
Cost-Benefit Analysis

Books Mentioned in this Show:

The Terminal List, by Jack Carr

Connect with:

Holland Henderson – Financial Advisor at Allen & Company
Allen & Company – Holland Henderson
LinkedIn – Holland Henderson

Joel Helm – Senior Director of Development, Florida Polytechnic University
LinkedIn – Joel Helm

The opinions voiced in this program are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult an appropriate qualified professional prior to making a decision.

Joel Helm is not affiliated with LPL or Allen & Co.