From Financier to Philanthropist: Unlocking Charitable Gifts from Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Hedge Funds 

stock certificate getting dropped into a donation box

Donations of interests in private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds come from sophisticated, motivated donors–but often not ones with significant planned giving experience. For the charity, these assets are far less liquid than cash or marketable securities, and often even more complex than traditional private stock donations. Despite that disconnect, these gifts can be…

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Crypto-Funded Charitable Remainder Trusts & Gift Annuities: Yes, You Can Do That!

Interest in cryptocurrency gifts is growing rapidly—and not just for outright gifts. Donors and advisors are now exploring ways to use crypto to fund Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs) and Charitable Gift Annuities (CGAs), creating opportunities to convert appreciated digital assets into income streams while supporting charity. This webinar will begin with a brief overview of CRTs and CGAs—how they work,…

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The Who, Why and How of the Donor Advised Fund Sector

The history of DAFs is fascinating, especially given the continued growth of sponsoring organizations, funds, and their impact on charitable giving. All DAF professionals need to be familiar with the history of DAFs, the diverse types of DAF sponsors, and the primary factors driving donors to choose DAFs and DAF sponsors. They also need to…

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