I want to let you know about a great opportunity.
Every summer, the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Tampa Bay Chapter and the Charitable Gift Planners of Tampa Bay join forces to 
host a planned giving symposium. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s in-person conference on August 18 is being replaced with an online symposium. While this is disappointing for the good people of the Tampa Bay region, it’s great news for fundraisers around the world who will now be able to participate in the program.
Philanthropy researcher Dr. Russell N. James III, JD, CFP® and I are honored to be the featured presenters for the conference. Here are the details:
2020 VIRTUAL PLANNED GIVING SYMPOSIUM ~ THE ART AND SCIENCE OF PLANNED GIVING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2020
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM (EDT)
SESSION 1: Legacy Fundraising — The Best of Times or the Worst of Times?
PRESENTER: Michael J. Rosen
Pandemic. Protests. Riots, Looting. Unemployment. Recession. Those are some of the words that we can use to describe much of 2020. So, considering this chaotic environment, can you seek legacy gifts now or should you wait? Rosen, a consultant and author, will share the research-based risks and opportunities. He’ll examine a real world case of what not to do. In addition, he’ll provide useful, easy to implement tips on what you can do to help reach your planned giving objectives even during challenging times.
SESSION 2: Using Storytelling in Legacy Fundraising — New Findings, Ancient Origins and Practical Tips
PRESENTER: Russell N. James III, JD, PhD, CFP®
Connecting with the donor’s life story in the right way can be a powerful trigger for legacy giving. But, how do we do that? Professor James shows how understanding the ancient origins and the latest research findings leads to simple, effective, practical techniques that anyone can use to more effectively encourage gifts in wills.
SESSION 3: An Open Conversation with the Planned Giving Experts James and Rosen
In an informal conversation, James and Rosen will answer your questions about planned giving. This interactive session gives you the opportunity to ask the experts for insights and tips to help you enhance your gift planning efforts.
FEE: For members of AFP-GTBC or CGP-TB, the symposium fee is $10. For all others, the fee is $15.
REGISTRATION: For more information and to register, you can go to the AFP-GTBC website or the CGP-TB website.
You will receive the Zoom link in the email confirming your registration.
In addition, participants will receive bonus supplemental materials following the symposium.
If you are going to attend, come prepared with your questions or feel free to submit your questions in advance by submitting a comment (below) or by emailing me.
I hope to see you on Aug. 18. Register now via AFP or CGP!
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