If you’ve been reading our blog for a while, you know that I’m a big fan of Dr. Russell James, whom I consider the foremost researcher on all things planned giving.
Dr. James has allowed me to extend a special, one-time offer to you— my blog subscribers. Here it is:
You can have a free copy of Dr. Russell James’ latest textbook: “Visual Planned Giving: An Introduction to the Law & Taxation of Charitable Gift Planning.”
This textbook is specifically designed for fundraisers or financial advisors seeking to expand their knowledge about charitable gift planning.
- It’s an easy-to-understand, introductory book that addresses all of the major topics in planned giving law and taxation in plain english
- It features over 1,000 fun, full-color illustrations and images that guide you through complex concepts in a visual and intuitive way
- The information has been distilled from Dr. James’ years of teaching Charitable Gift Planning at the graduate and undergraduate level
Bottom line: Professor James makes this topic accessible and enjoyable for the busy professional.
You can download your complimentary copy of the textbook HERE.
P.S. This textbook is available on Amazon for $187, so don’t miss this chance to get it for free!
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Thank you for the thorough, comprehensive, and fun to read resource by Dr. Russell James. A quick scan draws me right into the text. The visuals, logical organization, and energetic writing style communicate these complicated concepts extremely well. This is much appreciated and will be well utilized. Thank you!
Thanks Greg and the team at Market Smart, I look forward to having a read of this new textbook and the terrific insights of Dr James. I too am a big fan! Thank you for the free offer!- Jim
Thank you for the thorough, comprehensive, and fun to read resource by Dr. Russell James. A quick scan draws me right into the text. The visuals, logical organization, and energetic writing style communicate these complicated concepts extremely well. This is much appreciated and will be well utilized. Thank you!
Thanks Greg and the team at Market Smart, I look forward to having a read of this new textbook and the terrific insights of Dr James. I too am a big fan! Thank you for the free offer!- Jim