Is There a Way to Unsay Something? (Resources)

By Lorri M. Greif, CFRE

Are you wondering how the experts are responding to the charitable gift annuity situation addressed in this issue's feature article? I thought you might be. Plus, in case your prospects and donors call concerned, you'll be prepared. So, for this issue's Expert Edge column, read on for links to the article that caused the ruckus and the industry experts' letters in response:

May 12th article in the Wall Street Journal. Don't forget to read long time planned giving expert Doug White’s comment.

Letters written to the Wall Street Journal from:

Partnership for Philanthropic Planning (formerly National Council on Planned Giving)
http://www.pppnet.org/pdf/PPP_WSJ_Letter_to_the_Editor_5-14-09.pdf

American Council on Gift Annuities (letter by planned giving icon, Conrad Teitell, Esq.)
http://www.pppnet.org/pdf/ACGA_WSJ_Letter_to_the_Editor_5-14-09.pdf

Frank Minton, Sr. Advisor at PG Calc (and hands down the foremost authority on charitable gift annuities in my opinion)
http://www.pppnet.org/pdf/Frank_Minton_letter_to_WSJ_editor_5-12-09.pdf

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