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Nov. 5, 2025 - Our Nation’s Charitable Sector with Dr. Akilah Watkins
Earn continuing education credits and keep informed on the latest developments in charitable giving and tax law as you learn from nationally-recognized experts. Philanthropy Forums are provided via webinar and provide topics of interest to attorneys, CPAs and wealth managers.
Our Nation’s Charitable Sector
With Dr. Akilah Watkins
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 12 – 1:30 pm | FREE
This one hour presentation is followed by an optional 30 minute Q&A session.
Join Independent Sector President and CEO Dr. Akilah Watkins for an engaging conversation about the state of the charitable sector. Learn more about the national landscape of trust in and impact of philanthropy and nonprofits.
Dr. Watkins is the president and CEO of Independent Sector, the only national membership organization that brings together a diverse community of changemakers, nonprofits, foundations, and corporate giving programs working to strengthen civil society and ensure all people in the United States thrive. Since joining in 2023, Dr. Watkins has been a key voice on policy and practice in the charitable sector and an advocate for the nation’s 1.8 million nonprofits and philanthropies.
With over 25 years as a national thought leader, community organizer, and nonprofit executive, Dr. Watkins’ expertise spans leadership development, nonprofit advocacy, and community development. Learn more about Dr. Watkins
Continuing education credits may be available pending application through the Oregon State Bar, Oregon Board of Accountancy, CFP Board and American Bankers Association.
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