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Mastering Philanthropy: Choosing the Right Giving Vehicle 1 Credit

Mastering Philanthropy: Choosing the Right Giving Vehicle 1 Credit

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    4.7
  • Reviewed on

    March, 2024
  • Subject Area

    Specialized Knowledge

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Sep 11, 2024 | 04:00 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • To analyze and compare private foundations, commercial donor-advised funds, and community foundation funds.
  • To discuss the factors influencing the choice between Fidelity, Schwab, Vanguard donor-advised funds, community foundations, and family foundations.
  • To explain the optimal giving vehicle based on individual preferences and financial considerations.
  • To gain insights into the intricacies of philanthropic decision-making and its broader impact on charitable initiatives.

Course Overview

Are you navigating the complex world of philanthropic giving and wondering which avenue best suits your charitable goals? Our CPE course is designed to provide you with the insights needed to make informed decisions.

In this informative webinar, we delve into the intricacies of various giving vehicles, helping you understand the key distinctions between private foundations, commercial donor-advised funds offered by industry giants like Fidelity, Schwab, and Vanguard, and community foundation funds. We demystify the decision-making process by addressing crucial questions. When is it advantageous to choose a community foundation over a family foundation? Why might you opt for a family foundation over a commercial donor-advised fund, or vice versa?

Major Topics Covered:

  • Checkbook giving
  • Commercial donor-advised funds (DAFs)
  • Community foundation funds 
  • Private foundations

Our experienced instructors will guide you through these nuanced choices, shedding light on what makes sense for different scenarios and varying financial levels. By the end of this course, you'll have a clear understanding of the best approach to achieve your philanthropic aspirations, aligning them with the right giving vehicle.

Dive into the world of CPA CPE courses with MY-CPE. Our online courses are here to help you complete your CPA CPE credits seamlessly. We cover a wide range of topics delivered by professional subject matter experts. Forget the traditional way of learning with flexible scheduling and learn at your own pace. Join us and start your journey toward professional growth today!

  • 1 CPE Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
  • 1 General Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Accountant/Bookkeeper/Tax Professionals
  • 1 PL Credit of Financial Planning for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  • 1 CE Credit of Charitable Giving for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
  • 1 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)
  • 1 CPD Credit for Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Charitable Giving for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS)
  • 1 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS)
  • 1 CE Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) (Approval No. 23MYCPE049)

    Valid upto : Dec 31, 2024

  • 1 CE Credit of Charitable Giving for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA)/Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC)
  • 1 CE Credit of Charitable Giving for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) (Approval No. 23MYCPE049)

    Valid upto : Dec 31, 2024

  • 1 CE Credit of Charitable Giving for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA)
  • 1 PL Credit of Financial Planning for CIPM
  • 1 CE Credit of Philanthropic Planning for Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Retirement Management Advisor (RMA) (Approval No. 23MYCPE049)

    Valid upto : Dec 31, 2024

  • 1 CPE Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA)
  • 1 CE Credit of Charitable Giving for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC)

  • 1 CPE Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
  • 1 General Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Accountant/Bookkeeper/Tax Professionals
  • 1 PL Credit of Financial Planning for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  • 1 CE Credit of Charitable Giving for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
  • 1 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)
  • 1 CPD Credit for Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Charitable Giving for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS)
  • 1 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS)
  • 1 CE Credit of Charitable Giving for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA)/Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC)
  • 1 CE Credit of Charitable Giving for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Charitable Giving for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA)
  • 1 PL Credit of Financial Planning for CIPM
  • 1 CE Credit of Philanthropic Planning for Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA)
  • 1 CE Credit of Charitable Giving for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC)

Additional Information

Credits

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

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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Self Study QAS (Quality Assurance Service) is a NASBA and other regulatory bodies approved program designed for Professionals to complete their Continuing Professional Education credits through self-paced, interactive courses that meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. We are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

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To earn CPE credits, you must complete the self-study course, pass the required assessments, and submit the necessary documentation. Credits are awarded based on the completion of course hours and successfully passing the assessments.

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Yes, all our self-study courses are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies, ensuring they meet the rigorous standards for quality and educational content set by these organizations.

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To maintain compliance, you must follow the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include completing the course within the specified timeframe, passing the assessments, and keeping accurate records of your learning activities.

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To maintain compliance, you must adhere to the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include attending the full duration of the webinar, participating in interactive elements, and completing any post-webinar evaluations or assessments.

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After successfully attending a live webinar and fulfilling all participation requirements, you can access and download your completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

How are credits reported to governing bodies?

We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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RJ

Rhonda Jones, CPA (US)

Great presenter and gives great advice on how to conduct a charitable giving conversation with a client.

TS

Thomas Shields, CPA (US)

I would have enjoyed a bit more discussion on private foundations

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