{"id":3120,"date":"2025-04-03T13:02:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T13:02:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/?page_id=3120"},"modified":"2026-01-27T18:30:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T18:30:47","slug":"plantogive","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/plantogive\/","title":{"rendered":"Charitable strategies for your clients"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We\u2019re so grateful for the attendees of our inaugural Plan to Give conference, proudly hosted by National Christian Foundation Michigan and presented by Crossmark Global Investments and Kingdom Advisors. This free, educational event was designed for financial, tax, and legal professionals in the West Michigan region. Our gathering featured insights from nationally renowned speakers and techniques to incorporate innovative charitable planning into your clients\u2019 financial strategies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"story__gallery-section\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-main swiper-block story__gallery-section--container full-slider-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper__preload is-visible\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper__preload__animation\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-container\" data-swiper-count=\"13\" data-swiper-loop=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-wrapper group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/10\/Plan-to-Give-Michigan-1024x683.jpg\" 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Together we enjoyed meeting likeminded professionals across many disciplines and discussing strategies to help generous clients make the most of all that God has entrusted to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gift planning attorney <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/leaders\/rachael-watson\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/leaders\/rachael-watson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rachael Watson<\/a> inspired guests to take hold of opportunities to encourage clients&#8217; shaping their family legacies \u2013 both financial and spiritual inheritance \u2013 during the Great Wealth Transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Crossmark CEO <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crossmarkglobal.com\/about\/\">Bob Doll<\/a> provided an economic outlook and highlighted opportunities for faith-based investing to align a clients&#8217; portfolio with their values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And in our final session, Nicole Newman joined wealth advisor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctfa.com\/the-captrust-team\/brendon-b-johnson-cpwa-cepa\/\">Brendon Johnson<\/a> to discuss intergenerational generosity: challenges, opportunities, and the role advisors can play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to our partners <a href=\"https:\/\/kingdomadvisors.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kingdom Advisors<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crossmarkglobal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crossmark Global Investments<\/a> for your support of this event. We&#8217;re grateful for the investment by our guests and speakers in building a more generous Michigan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Economy and market update. Legacy and wealth transfer insights. Opportunity to earn CFP\u00ae and CKA\u00ae credit. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You understand the importance of helping individuals and families make wise decisions about stewarding their wealth and leaving a generous legacy for generations to come. At this half-day event, we\u2019ll network with industry peers and learn from experts in the fields of estate planning, charitable giving, and asset management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Designed with these professionals in mind:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Financial advisors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial planners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wealth managers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CPAs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private bankers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estate planning attorneys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trust officers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family office associates\/partners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investment managers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Featured speakers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/06\/RCD-Crossmark-Headshot.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3223\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/06\/RCD-Crossmark-Headshot.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/06\/RCD-Crossmark-Headshot-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/06\/RCD-Crossmark-Headshot-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/06\/RCD-Crossmark-Headshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/06\/RCD-Crossmark-Headshot-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/06\/RCD-Crossmark-Headshot-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/06\/RCD-Crossmark-Headshot-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/06\/RCD-Crossmark-Headshot-210x210.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/06\/RCD-Crossmark-Headshot-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/06\/RCD-Crossmark-Headshot-330x330.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Robert C. 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This conversation will help us to better understand today\u2019s market landscape while guiding clients to align their investments with their values. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendees will learn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to understand current economic and investment trends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To identify the themes and potential risks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What to do and watch for in the latter half of the year and into 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The basics of values-based investment opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/04\/Watson_Rachael_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3164\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/04\/Watson_Rachael_1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/04\/Watson_Rachael_1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/04\/Watson_Rachael_1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/04\/Watson_Rachael_1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/04\/Watson_Rachael_1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/04\/Watson_Rachael_1-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/04\/Watson_Rachael_1-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/04\/Watson_Rachael_1-210x210.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/04\/Watson_Rachael_1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/04\/Watson_Rachael_1-330x330.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rachael Watson, J.D<\/strong>.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Gift Planning Attorney, National Christian Foundation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/04\/Watson-Rachael-Bio\u2013March-17-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meet rachael<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Legacy starts now<\/strong><br>The largest wealth transfer in history has begun. For many clients, the ultimate \u201cwin\u201d for effective estate planning is to achieve tax-efficient wealth transfer to support their personal and philanthropic impact goals. This session will look at current trends surrounding the great wealth transfer and share planning strategies and practice tips for professional advisors to help their clients build thriving family legacies and equip future generations for generosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendees will learn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to counsel clients to plan and build thriving family legacies powered by generosity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to integrate strategic charitable giving opportunities with traditional family wealth transfer plans to&nbsp;effectively increase funding for charitable family legacies while also reducing potential tax liabilities.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to enhance traditional family wealth transfer strategies, such as Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts, Family Limited Partnerships, and Installment Sales to Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/06\/eilis-garvey-MskbR8VLNrA-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3216\" style=\"width:405px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/06\/eilis-garvey-MskbR8VLNrA-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/06\/eilis-garvey-MskbR8VLNrA-unsplash-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/06\/eilis-garvey-MskbR8VLNrA-unsplash-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/06\/eilis-garvey-MskbR8VLNrA-unsplash-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/06\/eilis-garvey-MskbR8VLNrA-unsplash-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/06\/eilis-garvey-MskbR8VLNrA-unsplash-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/06\/eilis-garvey-MskbR8VLNrA-unsplash-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/06\/eilis-garvey-MskbR8VLNrA-unsplash-210x210.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/06\/eilis-garvey-MskbR8VLNrA-unsplash-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/06\/eilis-garvey-MskbR8VLNrA-unsplash-330x330.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Panel: Family dynamics in generosity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NCF Michigan President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/leaders\/david-johnson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dave Johnson<\/a> will lead a panel on helping clients navigate the complexities of instilling the value of generosity across generations and living out generosity in practical ways as a family. 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