Introducing SSPGC’s Annual Signature Event:

A Day With…

Inspiring Conversations. National Voices. Local Impact.

Join us for our inaugural event featuring Dr. Russell James, the nation’s leading expert in donor psychology and charitable planning.

Date: Friday, June 6, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: Marriott Tacoma Downtown

1538 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402

Plated lunch included

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About the Event:

A Day With… is a new annual event from the South Sound Planned Giving Council (SSPGC), bringing nationally recognized thought leaders in charitable giving and philanthropy to the South Sound. Each year, we’ll spotlight a visionary speaker to inform, inspire, and equip professionals across nonprofit and advisory sectors.

This year’s featured guest is: Russell James, J.D., Ph.D., CFP®

A prolific researcher and dynamic speaker, Dr. James will explore what motivates transformational giving, how donor psychology is evolving, and how professionals can guide better giving decisions.

2025 Program Agenda:

9:30 AM – Registration, Coffee & Networking

10:00 AM – Welcome & Introductions

10:15 AM – New & Emerging Trends in Charitable Planning

11:30 AM – Leave 10 Presentation

11:45 AM – Break

12:00 PM – The Psychology of the Transformational Gift | Lunch

1:15 PM – Greater Tacoma Community Foundation Presentation

1:30 PM – Break

1:40 PM – Smart & Important Charitable Giving Strategies

2:55 PM – Closing Remarks

3:00 PM – Networking

Founding Sponsor Opportunities:

Support this exciting new tradition while gaining exposure to gift planners, nonprofit professionals, and advisors from across the region.

Gold – $2,500 (limit of 4)

  • Two event tickets (a $250 value)
  • 5-minute opportunity to speak about your organization at the event
  • Display table for materials and conversation
  • Name/logo featured in:
    • All remaining weekly email invitations, presentation slide of sponsors
    • Custom social media spotlights before and after the event
    • The event landing page, which will live year-round and carry the names of our founding sponsors

Silver – $1,250 (limit of 6)

  • One event ticket
  • Recognition in weekly email invites, social media, and on the event landing page

Interested in sponsoring? Email us for details or to reserve your spot.

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Co-Presented By:

Thank You to Our Founding Sponsors!

We’re grateful to our first Founding Sponsors for helping bring this inaugural event to life.

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