Discuss donor-advised funds with confidence
A free 1-hour CIRO-accredited course that provides a practical overview of donor-advised funds so you can handle client conversations around tax-efficient giving and charitable planning. Delivered by the leaders of our Charitable Investment Programs team.
Free | 1 hour | Live virtual session | 1 CE credit
No commitment to attend.





You'll learn how to:
- Explain donor-advised funds clearly in client conversations
- Identify charitable giving strategies that may support client goals
- Discuss tax-efficient giving opportunities, including donations of securities
- Compare donor-advised funds with private foundations
- Bring charitable giving into broader financial planning conversations
Why this matters
Charitable giving is part of how clients think about their financial decisions, but many clients do not have a clear way to compare options or approach giving strategically.
This course gives advisors a practical introduction to donor-advised funds, including how they work, the strategies they enable, and how they can support more intentional, tax-efficient charitable giving.
Advisors who complete this course will be able to bring charitable giving into client planning conversations with more clarity, confidence, and practical context.

Instructors

Eugene Wong
Director, Charitable Investment Programs
Charitable Investment Programs leader at Charitable Impact for the past 2 years. In addition, Eugene has 20+ years of experience working at CIRO regulated dealers in various operations and finance roles. He has been a designated CPA since 2008.

Kathleen Brouse
Senior Account Manager, Charitable Investment Programs
Kathleen has over 7 years of experience working with financial advisors that utilize donor-advised funds in their practices. She also worked at TD Wealth for more than 4 years and holds a MFA-P designation.
