The Annual Planned Giving Conference at Kanuga The premiere planned giving conference in the South Presented by the South Carolina & North Carolina Planned Giving Councils April 28-29, 2015 Kanuga Conference Center 130 Kanuga Chapel Drive Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739 Keynote Speakers Blaine Townsend, CIMA, CIMC, Senior Portfolio Manager, Nelson Capital William R. Mott, PhD., Author and Consultant Hank Dunbar, Senior Vice President – Manager of Philanthropic and Charitable Services, First Citizens Bank Ciji Fisher, Vice President – Philanthropic Development Officer, First Citizens Bank 2015 Presenting Sponsor Revision Date 03/24/2015 The 2015 Boards Welcome You to KANUGA! NC Planned Giving Council, Inc. UNC Wilmington Wilmington, NC PRESIDENT MaryK McGinley Director of Development UNCG School of Nursing Greensboro, NC Philip Warshauer Executive Director Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community Foundation for the Carolinas Charlotte, NC VICE PRESIDENT Beth Boney Jenkins Vice President for Development North Carolina Community Foundation Raleigh, NC Stephen R. Watt, CFRE Director of Gift Planning The University of North Carolina General Administration Chapel Hill, NC TREASURER Crystal Thompkins, CAP® Vice President, Director of Relationship Management BNY Mellon Planned Giving Greensboro, NC SECRETARY Patton McDowell, MBA, CFRE President PMA Consulting, LLC. Charlotte, NC PAST PRESIDENT Bart Landess, JD Vice President Major & Planned Giving YMCA of Greater Charlotte Charlotte, NC Greg Abeyounis, CFRE Associate Vice Chancellor for Development East Carolina University Foundation, Inc. Greenville, NC Elizabeth Ayers, JD Director of Gift Planning UNC Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC Susan R. Gutterman, JD Endowment Director Jewish Foundation of Greensboro Greenbsoro, NC Julie C. Heinitsh Assistant Vice Chancellor for Planned Giving & Major Gifts UNC Asheville Asheville, NC John D. Ladd Planned Giving Director Carolina Friends School Durham, NC Cindy Rice Vice President of Development Blumenthal Performing Arts Charlotte, NC Eddie Stuart Vice Chancellor for University Advancement SC Planned Giving Council PRESIDENT Betsy Moseley Senior Development Officer Furman University Greenville, SC PRESIDENT-ELECT / VICE PRESIDENT FOR GOVERNANCE Toni Jernigan, MEd, CFRE Associate Executive Director of Development Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC SECRETARY Dianne P. Ansley, JD Director of Gift Planning Converse College Spartanburg, SC TREASURER Tina Gills, CFRE Development Manager Richland County Library Columbia, SC VICE PRESIDENT FOR MEMBERSHIP Mark Seeley Director of Gift Planning University of South Carolina Columbia, SC VICE PRESIDENT FOR COMMUNICATIONS Jacque Wenger Vice President of Administration & Communications Baptist Foundation of South Carolina Columbia, SC IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT David Masich, JD Director of the Office of Gift Planning College of Charleston Charleston, SC KANUGA LIAISON R. Rothrock Menge Senior Vice President / PIM Portfolio Manager Wells Fargo Advisors Columbia, SC Tuesday, April 28, 2015 10:00 – 11:15 Pre-Conference: The 2014 US Trust Study of High Net Worth Philanthropy, B. Thomas Lawson, CAP®, Senior Vice President, Bank of America/US Trust 10:00 – 11:15 Pre-Conference: How to (Re)Start a Planned Giving Program in a Small Shop, David Masich, Director of Gift Planning, College of Charleston and Toni Jernigan, MEd, CFRE, Associate Executive Director of Development, Medical University of South Carolina 11:30 – 1:00 Lunch 1:15– 1:30 Welcome & Opening Comments 1:30 – 2:30 KEYNOTE: Socially Responsible Investing: Blaine Townsend, CIMA, CIMC, Senior Portfolio Manager, Nelson Capital 2:45 – 3:45 Session I: Optimizing Realized Bequests: Tim Prosser, Relationship Manager, Kaspick and Company -OR- 2:45 – 3:45 Session II: Getting to Yes: Partnering with your Community Foundation to Serve your Donors: Sheryl Aikman, Vice President, Development, The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina; Annette Lynch, Vice President, Philanthropic Services, The Winston-Salem Foundation; and Mary M. Holmes, Executive Director, Cumberland Community Foundation. -OR- 2:45 – 3:45 Session III: Immediate Planned Giving Results: Grady R. Pitts, M.A., Winton Smith, P.A. and Brooke Jenkins, P.A., Pitts & Associates 4:00 – 5:00 KEYNOTE: Boards and Planned Giving; Committing to the Organization's Future: William R. Mott, PhD. Author and Consultant 5:30 – 8:30 Reception Dinner Dessert/Social Hour Wednesday, April 29, 2015 8:00 – 8:45 Breakfast 9:00 – 10:00 KEYNOTE: Building & Enriching Donor Relationships: Hank Dunbar, Senior Vice President – Manager of Philanthropic and Charitable Services and Ciji Fisher, Vice President – Philanthropic Development Officer, First Citizens Bank 10:15 – 11:15 Session IV: Donor Giving Capacity and Considerations During Retirement: Andrew Bain, CFP®, CAP®, Retirement Income Planning for the Charitably Motivated, TIAA-CREF -OR- 10:15 – 11:15 Session V: Planned Giving Marketing: Jacob Norlock, Northeast Integrated Marketing Specialist, Crescendo Interactive -OR- - 10:15 – 11:15 Session VI: Best Practices for Gifts of Real Estate: Jay Tropea, Relationship Manager, State Street Global Advisors 11:30 – 12:30 KEYNOTE: Questions to Start Gift Planning Conversations: Greg Sharkey, Senior Philanthropy Advisor for The Nature Conservancy and Chair of the Board, Partnership for Philanthropic Planning 12:45 Lunch Tuesday, 28, 2015 MayApril 1, 2012 CONCURRENT SESSIONS 10:00 – 11:15 AM Pre-Conference Session One: The 2014 US Trust Study of High Net Worth Philanthropy Tom Lawson, CAP® Senior Vice President, Bank of America/US Trust Professional Advisors, Development Staff and Volunteers want to better understand the motivations of their clients, donors and prospects. The 2014 US Trust Study of High Net Worth Philanthropy provides valuable insights into the motivations of wealth donors. 2014 US Trust Study of High Net Worth Philanthropy-This research series is the most comprehensive and longest running of its kind, and an important barometer for wealthy donors’ charitable engagement and viewpoints. The study offers valuable insights that help inform the strategies of nonprofit professionals, wealthy donors and charitable advisors alike. Results from this year’s study are based on a nationwide sample of 632 U.S. households with a net worth of $1 million or more (excluding the value of their primary home) and/or an annual household income of $200,000 or greater. Pre-Conference Session Two: How to (Re)Start a Planned Giving Program in a Small Shop David Masich, Director of Gift Planning, College of Charleston Toni Jernigan, MEd, CFRE, Associate Executive Director of Development, Medical University of South Carolina You’ve been charged with (re)starting a planned giving program, and it’s just you – OMG! And you may not even be a full time planned giving officer. Where do you start? What does the master plan look like to begin that process? This session will look at the big picture for getting started. It will not address the how-to’s of various planned giving techniques. About David Masich: David has spent the last 18 years counseling donors in higher education about gift planning, first at the University of South Carolina and now at the College of Charleston. Prior to that, he worked for 10 years with bank trust departments in Dallas, TX and Charlottesville, VA. He received his B.A. from Emory University and his J.D. from Wake Forest University. He is immediate past president of the South Carolina Planned Giving Council and he was named Fundraising Professional of the Year in 2013 by the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Lowcountry Chapter. 11:30 – 1:00 PM LUNCH 1:15 – 1:30 PM Welcome & Opening Comments 1:30 – 2:30 PM KEYNOTE: Socially Responsible Investing Blaine Townsend, CIMC©, CIMA©, Senior Portfolio Manager, Nelson Capital Socially Responsible and Sustainable Investing: Why It is So Important Now Session I Optimizing Realized Requests Blaine Townsend has had a bird’s eye view of the growth of socially responsible and sustainable investing (SRI/ESG)over the past 20 years. He will discuss the evolution of SRI/ESG over that time and discuss where it is heading and why it has become so relevant to donors and foundations alike. Blaine Townsend, is a partner and senior portfolio manager at Nelson Capital. Blaine joined Nelson Capital in 2009 after 13 years at Trillium Asset Management where he served as a portfolio manager and manager of the firm’s California office. While at Trillium, Blaine managed socially responsible and sustainabilityfocused investment portfolios and was instrumental in corporate engagement efforts on a host of social and environmental issues. Blaine also led the effort to create the “Joan Bavaria Awards for Building Sustainability in the Capital Markets”, which is presented each year at the CERES annual conference. Prior to joining Trillium, Blaine was the Assistant Director of Marketing and Social Research for the Muir Investment Trust, the first socially screened municipal bond fund. Timothy J. Prosser, MPA, JD. Relationship Manager, Kaspick & Company, LLC About Tim: Mr. Prosser joined Kaspick & Company in 2009 with nearly 20 years’ experience in legal practice and financial services. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF Trust Company in 2000, Mr. Prosser practiced law in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, charitable giving, and business succession planning with the firms of Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal and Armstrong Teasdale Schlafly & Davis in St. Louis, MO. Mr. Prosser has served on the board of the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning and as Chair of its National Conference. He is a board member and past president of the Saint Louis Planned Giving Council and is a recipient of the Council’s “Founders Award.” Mr. Prosser is a frequent speaker at national and regional conferences on charitable and tax planning topics. He received his JD degree and MA degree in Public Administration from St. Louis University in December 1990 and his BA in Russian Area Studies in 1987 from Loyola University, New Orleans He has been writing about and researching corporate responsibility issues since the late 1980s and is a past board chair of the environmental organization LightHawk. Session II Getting to Yes: Partnering with your Community Foundation to Serve your Donors Blaine has a B.A. from the University of California Berkeley and is a Certified Investment Management Consultant and Certified Investment Management Analyst. Sheryl Aikman, Vice President, Development, The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina; Annette Lynch, Vice President, Philanthropic Services, The Winston-Salem Foundation; and Mary M. Holmes, Executive Director, Cumberland Community Foundation. CONCURRENT SESSIONS 2:45 – 3:45 PM Partnering with a community foundation can create opportunities for your donors to give larger gifts, simplify their planning and utilize a wider range of assets and gift vehicles to achieve their charitable goals. Community foundations offer unique flexibility to accommodate donor restrictions, provide additional stewardship and accountability and create named legacies at smaller gift amounts. This session will cover the types of funds and planned giving vehicles (bequests, charitable remainder trusts, charitable gift annuities, and more) typically offered by community foundations and how these ways of giving can provide valueadded charitable outcomes for your donors and your organization. About SPEAKERS All the presenters have extensive experience in gift planning in community foundations and direct experience structuring gifts with donors for the benefit of community organizations. All presenters speak regularly to civic and nonprofit organizations, donor gatherings and nonprofit trainings. Session III Immediate Planned Giving Results Grady R. Pitts, M.A., Winton Smith, P.A. and Brooke Jenkins, P.A., Pitts & Associates The primary motivation for implementing a planned giving program should be centered upon the resolution of a significant community need and the advancement of a non-profit’s mission in its community. Given these economic times of uncertainty, planned giving offers an alternate way in which financial support can be provided. Planned Giving 484 teaches you how to breakdown the implementation of a planned giving program into small and manageable pieces over a 4 month period of time. In addition by completing our workbook during the session you will develop a plan of action unique to your situation. In so doing, you will have a template for building a strong planned giving program customized to your philanthropic market and ensure immediate success and sustainability. About SPEAKERS Grady R. Pitts, M.A. Grady Pitts is founder, owner, and President of Pitts & Associates, one of the nation’s most innovative philanthropic consulting firms. Grady and his partners have led scores of fundraising campaigns that are diverse in their scope and purpose, from multi-million dollar hospital system campaigns to billion dollar comprehensive university campaigns. Grady’s commitment to client success ensures each client receives the leadership training and strategic and tactical skills necessary to optimize client success. Grady has been professionally involved in fundraising and leadership training for over 20 years. He contributes to the Harvard Business Review on Leadership and is on Harvard Business Review’s Advisory Council. He is invited to speak on fundraising and leadership at Association of Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) and Council for the Advancement of Schools and Education (CASE) conferences. He is considered one of the most effective coaches on fundraising and leadership. Prior to forming Pitts & Associates, Grady was a principal of a private college preparatory academy and a college dean. Grady holds degrees in classical languages and history. He held the prestigious Reynolds Fellowship at Wake Forest University Graduate School. He is a veteran, having served in the military overseas from 1973 to 1975 as a member of an elite US Army long range reconnaissance team, during which time he was awarded several distinguished service citations. He also played on the AllAmerican US Army soccer team as center mid-field man. Winton Smith, J.D. Winton Smith is a practicing attorney who specializes in estate tax strategies and tax planning, financial development, and planned giving for charitable organizations. His background includes more than 20 years of practical experience in structuring and marketing major gifts. He represents both individual philanthropists and charitable institutions, keeping them informed of the latest tax law changes affecting charitable giving. Winton's ability to present the many complex subjects involved in charitable giving in an easy-to-understand manner sets him apart from other lecturers. He conducts the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Planned Giving Institute in various cities across the country each year, and is the only CASE presenter to consistently receive top ratings for his delivery of the course "Introduction to Planned Giving." Winton has been a frequent speaker at programs sponsored by the National Council of Planned Giving (NCPG), the National Society of Fund Raising Executives (NSFRE), and the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP). He regularly presents charitable tax strategy seminars and workshops for bar associations; estate planning councils; colleges, universities, and law schools, hospitals; natural resource and conservation groups; and religious, social welfare, and other charitable organizations. Winton's programs on charitable gift planning have been approved for continuing education credit by State Bar Associations and State Accountancy Boards. and implementation of philanthropic campaigns and planned giving programs, including the research and development of the Case for Support – the written and visual resources that express the urgent and compelling needs of an organization requiring philanthropic support. A native of North Carolina, Brooke received her Bachelor of Science with Honors and Highest Distinction in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina and her Juris Doctorate from the University of North Carolina School of Law. Brooke’s knowledge and experience as a lawyer and fundraising professional make her an exceptional strategist, able to anticipate the multiple opportunities, implications, and challenges associated with any project. The hard work and tenacity she demonstrated as a leading multi-sport athlete and award-winning dancer are traits that continue to give her a competitive edge in her dedication to the success of our clients’ programs. The creativity and leadership ability that she has exhibited as a choreographer, dance teacher, director of theatrical productions, and youth ministry leader all contribute to her extraordinary ability to motivate staff and volunteers and to develop programs and resources that make an enduring impact. 4:00 – 5:00 PM KEYNOTE: Boards and Planned Giving: Committing to the Organization’s Future Through Inspired Leadership and the Spirit of Collaboration Brooke Jenkins, J.D. Brooke Jenkins brings to Pitts & Associates a unique perspective, diverse experience, and enthusiasm that are invaluable resources for the clients we serve. Brooke specializes in the organization, planning, William R. Mott, PhD., Author and Consultant “I aspire to inspire before I expire.” Anonymous Learn how to inspire your trustees and staff to generate dynamic results. Dr. Mott will provide key insights and a blueprint for success as we continue to discover how inspired governance can transform an organization. William R. Mott, Ph.D. is a consultant, speaker, author, teacher, and leader in the school and nonprofit world. Bill’s successful career includes being Head of two private schools, President of a small college, Director of a historic house museum, and Director of Development of a nationally recognized university. Bill earned his B.A. from the University of Mississippi and his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. He regularly consults with schools and NPOs regarding all aspects of board and governance issues, fundraising, and executive/leadership searches. 5:30 – 8:30 PM Reception – Dinner - Dessert/Social Hour Wednesday, April 29, 2015 8:00 – 8:45 AM Breakfast 9:00 – 10:00 AM KEYNOTE: Building & Enriching Donor Relationships Hank Dunbar, Senior Vice President – Manager of Philanthropic and Charitable Services and Ciji Fisher, Vice President – Philanthropic Development Officer, First Citizens Bank Is enriching an adjective or a verb? How are you interpreting this? In this session, we will take a look at building new relationships and strengthening existing ones. It is important to understand the significance of a strong relationship and exactly what the donor or potential donor wants/needs for your organization. You must focus on the individuality of the donor and investigate their giving potential. In addition, we will discuss the importance and setting institutional and personal parameters for your organization and donors. About speakers Hank Dunbar manages the Philanthropic and Charitable Services group at First Citizens Bank. Prior to joining First Citizens, Hank organized and managed the philanthropic services group of another major bank for ten years. He has significant experience on the personal trust and institutional services sides of the banking industry, and significant experience in nonprofit development work. Hank has a BS in Government and a Juris Doctor from Campbell University where he served as Director of Alumni Activities, Director of Estate Planning, and General Counsel. He is active in community nonprofit organizations and serves as pastor of a United Methodist congregation. Hank will be joined by Ciji Fisher, a Philanthropic Development Officer, who specializes in building and sustaining relationships with non-profits across the First Citizens’ footprint. She joined First Citizens Bank & Trust Company’s Institutional Trust in 2007. She is a graduate of Campbell University where she received a Bachelor’s of Business Administration double majoring in Trust & Investment Management and Accounting. While at Campbell, she also received her Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. Mrs. Fisher is actively involved with non-profits in her community, and participates in a local Community Advisory Board. CONCURRENT SESSIONS 10:15 – 11:15 AM Session IV Donor Giving Capacity and Considerations During Retirement Andrew Bain, CFP®, CAP®, Retirement Income Planning for the Charitably Motivated, TIAA CREF “Retirement Readiness and Donor Giving Capacity” - The presentation will provide development professionals and conference attendees with insight into the retirement planning that gives rise to the surplus wealth and donor capacity to give and make gifts. The philanthropic commitments made by Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates as well as newer gifts from Marc Zuckerberg and Nicholas Woodman are renown. Many development professionals though will go their entire career without seeing this kind of record wealth and giving. Additionally, personal wealth and income while providing general indicators of giving capacity are on their own incomplete measures. While perhaps filled with the best of charitable intentions, many donors must make choices between the competing goals of funding their retirement, caring for older parents, seeing their children off on their own careers and supporting their favorite nonprofit. Intentions without the financial capacity to give are IOUs that may never come due. This session will provide insight into the issues financial planners address as they help clients (your donors) prepare for retirement. Andrew is a Certified Financial Planner ® and Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy ® with Eighteen years of retirement and financial services experience developing, delivering, and implementing financial plans for high net worth individuals and their families. Session V Planned Giving Marketing Jacob Norlock, Northeast Integrated Marketing Specialist, Crescendo Interactive, Inc. The attendees will learn the most effective strategies and best practices for email, web, mobile and social media for increasing planned gifts to their organization. Case studies will be shared from organizations nationwide that have accomplished planned giving marketing success. Learn the most effective strategies to increase planned gifts to your organization through a multichannel marketing approach. Transform your planned giving marketing program from being reactive to proactive. Explore best practices for email, web, mobile and social media according to the latest industry trends. Case studies will be shared from organizations nationwide that have accomplished planned giving marketing success Jacob is Crescendo's Integrated Marketing Specialist for the Eastern Region. He provides client education and marketing consultation for the GiftLegacy eMarketing System. He teaches marketing seminars in Boston, New York, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington D.C. where he shares best practices for internet and planned gifts marketing. He also speaks at conferences such as the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning of Greater Philadelphia, the Planned Giving Summit for the State University of New York, The Planned Giving Group of New England and at the Practical Planned Giving Conference. Jacob been quoted in the Major Gifts Report for his work with colleges and universities. Prior to joining Crescendo, Jacob worked in finance and holds a FINRA-7 Registration. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Marketing Communications from California Lutheran University. Session VI Best Practices for Gifts of Real Estate Jay Tropea, Relationship Manager, State Street Global Advisors This presentation will focus on the basics of understanding how gifts of real estate may work for your non-profit organization. The presenter will discuss why organizations should consider gifts of real estate, some best practices to guide the identification of potential gifts, proper donor/ beneficiary stewardship, due diligence processes and challenges, legal considerations, and transaction closing processes. Some case examples will be reviewed to illustrate the potential financial and tax benefits to the donor. Jay Tropea is a Relationship Manager in the SSGA Charitable Asset Management Group responsible for the management of planned giving programs. Prior to joining State Street in 1998, he was a Senior Client Service Representative in the Shareholder Services Group of Grantham, Mayo Van Otterloo & Co., LLC. He has 23 years experience in financial and investment banking services. Jay has assisted with a project to document a "best practices" guide for internal charitable gift processing related to charitable remainder unitrusts. He has presented to SSGA's charitable client constituents on the basics of planned gift vehicles. Jay was awarded a B.S. in Management and an A.S. in Accountancy from Bentley University in 1987, and is an active member of the Alumni Association. He graduated from the New England School of Banking in June 2001. He is a recipient of the Charitable Asset Management Service Excellence Award in recognition of the outstanding client service he delivers to our clients. 11:30 – 12:30 PM KEYNOTE: Questions to Start Gift Planning Conversations Greg Sharkey, Senior Philanthropy Advisor for The Nature Conservancy and Chair of the Board, Partnership for Philanthropic Planning Greg Sharkey serves as Senior Philanthropy Advisor for The Nature Conservancy. He assists donors across the country with their philanthropic goals, and shares ideas to achieve those goals as part of their overall financial and estate plans. Greg also counsels donors on the features, benefits and limitations of charitable giving platforms like Donor Advised Funds and Private Foundations. Prior to joining The Nature Conservancy in January 2008, he served as Director of Planned Giving/Senior Development Officer at his alma mater, Denison University. Greg directed all aspects of Denison’s wellestablished planned giving program, and managed a traditional portfolio of major gift prospects as well. He was a trial lawyer and partner in the Philadelphia law firm of Sweeney, Sheehan and Spencer prior to his career in philanthropy. Greg is a graduate of Denison University (1984) and Villanova University School of Law (1987). Greg currently serves as Chair of the Board at the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning. He lives on a small farm in the idyllic college town of Granville, Ohio with his wife, Ginny, and their four children, twelve chickens, and two enormous Great Danes. 12:45 LUNCH and ADJOURN
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