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How Non-profit Endowment Funds Work: Donor Interest, Organizational Policies And Trends 1 Credit 1 Credit

Feb 08, 2022, 03:00 PM ET

How Non-profit Endowment Funds Work: Donor Interest, Organizational Policies And Trends 1 Credit 1 Credit

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Feb 08, 2022, 03:00 PM ET

Learning Objectives

  • Learning outcomes for this CPE webinar for CPAs are:
  • To examine why endowments excite many donors
  • To appreciate how endowments work – policies and limitations
  • To realize recent trends in endowment

Course Overview

Creating an endowment may be an important strategy to set aside funds for the future, and can be a hallmark of financial sustainability. This online CPE webinar for CPAs will let donors, accountants, and financial advisors become more comfortable in understanding and discussing charitable endowments. You should attend if you serve on a nonprofit board, advise a nonprofit, or advise donors. 

Key topics discussed in this online CPE webinar: 

  • Impact of endowments
  • Difference between permanently restricted endowment (donor-designated true endowment) and temporarily restricted endowment (board designated quasi-endowment)
  • Nonprofit infrastructure and policies needed to manage robust endowment funds
  • Growth of DAF (donor-advised funds) -- community foundations, commercial funds, nonprofit sponsored funds
  • Innovations to get even make endowments "stickier" for donors


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License details Credits Status
Specialized Knowledge for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 1 CPE Eligible
Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Specialized Knowledge for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 1 CPE Eligible
Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 1 CPE Eligible
Specialized Knowledge for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 1 CPE Eligible
Specialized Knowledge for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Non-profit Planning for Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) 1 CE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Specialized Knowledge for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 1 CPE Eligible
Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 1 CPE Eligible
Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1 CE Eligible
Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 1 CPE Eligible
Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 1 CPE Eligible
Non-profit Planning for Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) 1 CE Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

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Thomas Wilson

Founder, HospitalFundraising.com

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Tom Wilson, CEO of HospitalFundraising.com, has worked in nonprofit staff positions as a capital campaign and endowment consultant for more than 40 years. In partnership with 300 client partners, he has helped secure more than $1 B in charitable funding.

Wilson’s book, Winning Gifts: Make Your Donors Feel Like Winners, was published by Wiley & Sons. Tom is a frequent conference presenter (pre COVID) for AHP (healthcare fundraisers), AAMC (academic medical center fundraisers), CASE (higher education fundraisers), PSI (for Adventist fundraisers), and AFP (for all types of fundraisers). He also facilitates board retreats, strategic plans, and trains nonprofit boards and staff.

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Stephanie Cline, Others

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The presentation aligned well to created expectations. Tom did a wonderful job of moving through a substantive amount of material in a manner that was well-paced, and sprinkled with engaging stories illuminating his experience with the subject topic.

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Kenneth Turpen, AFSP

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Tom did a great job sharing the overall approach to endowments. His practical advice and experiences in philanthropy and fundraising, plus the great stories and vignettes helped to make this an excellent presentation. Thanks Tom

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