American Heart Association Offers Free Webinar on Strategic Charitable Giving

The American Heart Association will host a free webinar on charitable giving strategies that enable donors to maximize their financial planning while supporting critical health initiatives. The virtual event on March 19 will feature experts discussing charitable gift annuities and qualified charitable distributions, demonstrating how philanthropic planning can provide personal financial benefits and contribute to life-saving medical research.

Speakers Pamela Leonard and Andrew Fussner will guide participants through understanding how strategic charitable giving can simultaneously secure personal financial futures and create meaningful societal impact. Research indicates that such philanthropic activities are associated with reduced stress levels and improved personal well-being.

With heart disease remaining the leading cause of death in the United States, the webinar highlights the critical importance of supporting medical research and public health education. Planned gifts can directly contribute to the American Heart Association's 2028 Impact Goal, which aims to drive scientific breakthroughs and implement solutions that improve community health.

Donors who participate in legacy giving are recognized in the Paul Dudley White Legacy Circle, named after one of the organization's founders who is considered the father of preventative cardiology. This recognition underscores the transformative potential of strategic charitable contributions in advancing medical research and treatment.