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10 Common Charitable Giving Mistakes and How to Avoid Them 1 Credit 1 Credit

10 Common Charitable Giving Mistakes and How to Avoid Them 1 Credit 1 Credit

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Learning Objectives

  • Identify and discuss ten common mistakes in charitable giving by donors or their advisors.
  • Examine key considerations for disposing of non-cash assets in charitable gifts.
  • Explore the complexities and strategies for timing charitable donations, especially during business or asset sales.
  • Highlight the importance of involving the next generation in philanthropic planning.
  • Outline the advantages and challenges of Roth IRA conversions in charitable giving, with a focus on tax strategies.

Course Overview

Dive into the most common mistakes made by donors and advisors and uncover effective strategies for avoiding them. This CPE course provides the tools to refine your approach to charitable planning, ensuring you can build stronger relationships and elevate your advisory services.

Explore essential topics like the overuse of Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs), overlooking the complexities of non-cash asset disposal, and managing the timing of charitable gifts, especially with business sales or major assets. Learn to navigate real estate donations, harness Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), and craft effective bequest language. Also, discover the value of involving the next generation in philanthropic discussions and understand how Roth IRA conversions can benefit charitable giving.

Major Topics:

  • Ten Common Mistakes Advisors Make (CPAs, wealth advisors, trusts & estates attorneys, etc.)
  • Action Steps You Can Take
  • Proactive Education to Avoid Mistakes & Brand Yourself
  • Doing Right by Your Clients
  • Helping Your Business

With expert case studies and actionable insights, this course will enhance your expertise and position you as a trusted advisor in the world of charitable giving. Sign up today to unlock the power of well-informed charitable strategies and help your clients create meaningful legacies!

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License details Credits Status
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Personal Financial Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 1 CPD Eligible
Finance for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
General Principles of Financial Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 335570) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2025) 1 CE Approved
Specialized Knowledge for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Charitable Giving for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Estate Planning for Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) 1 CPD Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1 CE Eligible
Charitable Giving for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA)/Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC) 1 CE Eligible
Charitable Giving for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Charitable Giving for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Specialized Knowledge for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Specialized Knowledge for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) 1 CE Eligible
Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 1 CE Eligible
Charitable Giving for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible
Charitable Giving for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Financial Planning for CIPM 1 PL Eligible
License details Credits Status
Specialized Knowledge for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
General Principles of Financial Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 335570) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2025) 1 CE Approved
Specialized Knowledge for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) 1 CPD Eligible
Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Specialized Knowledge for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Specialized Knowledge for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) 1 CE Eligible
Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 1 CE Eligible
Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible
Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
CIPM 1 PL Eligible

Additional Information

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Course Level

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Instructional Method

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Pre-requisites

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Advance Preparation

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About Instructor

Richard Peck

Richard Peck

Founder, Richard C. Peck Consulting, LLC

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Richard “Rick” Peck is an independent philanthropy advisor with Richard C. Peck Consulting, LLC and founder of The Philanthropy Guy, a leading-edge charitable giving resource hub featuring a podcast series, interactive website, learning opportunities, and book.


For the past six years, until March of 2023, Rick led the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation’s philanthropy and donor services team, overseeing all aspects of development, donor engagement and donor services.


Before joining this statewide community foundation, Rick served Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health and the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College as director of individual giving and gift planning, where he worked with grateful patients and families as well as medical school alumni to achieve their philanthropic goals.  He also served Dartmouth College as an associate director of gift planning, working with alumni of the undergraduate college.


Rick is a Certified Financial Planner®, a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® and a Chartered Financial Consultant®.  He holds an MBA from Baker College in Michigan and a BA from the University of Massachusetts.

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