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Earn Free Continuing Education Credit with our 2025 Philanthropy Forum Webinars
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.
The Hidden Code of End-of-Life Decisions: What Estate Planners Can Learn From Decision-Making in Life Insurance, Annuities, Estate Planning and Healthcare
Russell James, J.D., Ph.D., CFP®
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 12 – 1:30 pm | FREE
This one hour presentation is followed by an optional 30 minute Q&A session.
Death is different. When it comes to making decisions involving end-of-life, people respond in unusual ways. In this presentation, Professor James brings together scientific and demographic research from a range of end-of-life decisions to uncover remarkably consistent principles of what works in persuasive communication. Understanding this “hidden code” will change the way you think, and talk, about estate planning and financial giving.
Russell James, J.D., Ph.D., CFP®, is a chaired professor in the School of Financial Planning at Texas Tech University, where he directs the graduate program in Charitable Financial Planning. A graduate of the University of Missouri School of Law, he earned accolades for his work in gift and estate taxation and holds a Ph.D. in consumer economics with a focus on charitable giving. Previously, he served as Director of Planned Giving and later as president of Central Christian College, where he led two capital campaigns, oversaw debt-free construction projects, and tripled enrollment. Dr. James has published over 80 peer-reviewed articles, authored books on philanthropy, and been featured in major outlets such as The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. His financial neuroimaging research was profiled in The Wall Street Journal’s SmartMoney magazine.
Continuing education credits may be available pending application through the Oregon State Bar, Oregon Board of Accountancy, CFP Board and American Bankers Association.
Legacy Conversations: The Value of Educating Clients about Ethical Wills and Letters of Wishes
Susan Turnbull
Thursday, September 4, 2025 | 12 – 1:30 pm | FREE
This one hour presentation is followed by an optional 30 minute Q&A session.
When financial and estate planning professionals can bring the concept of “legacy” down to earth, conversations and strategies find a level that can be deeply satisfying for both clients and advisors. Practical approaches for doing so will be the focus of this experiential webinar. Attendees will consider both the tangible and intangible dimensions of wealth as a foundation for complete legacy planning. Of particular emphasis will be the value of ethical wills and letters of wishes as tools for legacy planning that goes beyond the mere distribution of assets.
Susan Turnbull is Principal of Personal Legacy Advisors, founded by her in 2004. A former journalist, her presentations, tools and services are known for a uniquely personal and practical focus on the qualitative aspects of estate, financial and philanthropic planning. She the author of The Wealth of Your Life: A Step-by-Step Guide for Creating Your Ethical Will, co-author of Across Generations: A Five Step Guide for Creating an Expression of Donor Intent, creator of LifeLegacy Cards, all designed for those who agree that wealth transferred to future generations has both tangible and intangible dimensions. Susan is a member of the Boston Estate Planning Council, the Purposeful Planning Institute and the Personal Historians Network Northeast. She and her husband live in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts.
Continuing education credits may be available pending application through the Oregon State Bar, Oregon Board of Accountancy, CFP Board and American Bankers Association.
Our Nation’s Charitable Sector
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.
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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