The current economic crisis, the Madoff scandal and recent landmark cases addressing donor intent have had a dramatic effect on clients’ charitable giving decisions. Join Betsy Brill, President of Strategic Philanthropy, Ltd. and Carleen Schreder, Esq., a partner with Levin Schreder & Carey, as they discuss what advisors and clients should know and do to protect their philanthropic investments. Topics include: • How lawyers can guide charitable planning in these times • Strategies for managing and protecting donor intent • Conducting effective due diligence • Governance issues for private foundations