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For some advisors, philanthropy shows up as a tax-driven line item in the year-end review. But for high-net-worth clients, charitable giving is a profound expression of their values and a vital part of their legacy. In this webinar, hosted by ThinkAdvisor and sponsored by Foundation Source, philanthropic experts Steven DuBrava and John Johnson explore how advisors can turn charitable planning into an advantage at any time of the year—including the gap between what clients want and what they get.

ThinkAdvisor Recap: Two Seasoned Experts Share Top Ways Advisors Can Grow Their Practice – Key Takeaways

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Advisors who lead with meaning, not just math, are the ones who deepen relationships and earn the trust of the next generation. These key takeaways cover moving philanthropy beyond the year-end tax box, matching the right vehicle to a client's goals, and engaging the rising forces reshaping giving.

ThinkAdvisor Recap: Two Seasoned Experts Share Top Ways Advisors Can Grow Their Practice – Q&A

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Steven DuBrava and John Johnson covered common questions and missteps during client conversations, including why philanthropy is more than a year-end discussion, what values-driven planning looks like in practice, how to help clients choose the right charitable vehicle, and more.

ABOUT FOUNDATION SOURCE

Foundation Source is the leading provider of philanthropic software and services. A pioneer in philanthropic technology, Foundation Source is the partner of choice for integrated, enterprise-grade solutions spanning private foundations, donor-advised funds and planned giving programs. Its flexible suite of tools and resources include end-to-end administrative support for the most popular charitable vehicles, specialized compliance, tax, development and consulting capabilities, and deep domain expertise to help maximize impact, mitigate risk, and improve efficiency for all parts of the philanthropic ecosystem. Foundation Source works with donors, nonprofits, wealth advisors and financial institutions to launch, enhance or augment charitable initiatives with turnkey, white-label and outsourced offerings that meet a wide range of philanthropic objectives quickly, professionally, and compliantly.

As of December 31, 2025, Foundation Source supports more than 5,600 private foundations, 20,000 DAF accounts, and 1,700 nonprofits, administers more than $55 billion in charitable assets and facilitate more than 190,000 grants and planned gifts representing more than $4 billion in charitable aid annually.

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