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Webinar 5/12: Diane Strachan, "Gifts of Art: A Primer for Estate and Gift Planners"
On May 12, Pentera presents the Webinar "Gifts of Art: A Primer for Estate and Gift Planners," featuring Diane Strachan, director of individual philanthropy and planned giving at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
The free Webinar begins at 1 p.m. ET. You can register for it here.
Diane says that the Webinar will address "the basic tax and legal implications for the person who has a beloved collection of artworks" and also "discuss accepting works of art from the institution's perspective."
"It is important to understand this process when advising donors or clients," Diane says.
The Webinar will explain the varying aspects of the disposition of works of art, including:
- Donating the collection
- Selling the collection
- Partially selling the collection
- Selling the collection at a bargain sale price
The Webinar will also investigate practical matters when making planning decisions regarding works of art, such as:
- Insurance
- Transferring title
- Gifting the entire collection
- Acquiring an appraisal
Biography of Diane M. Strachan, CFRE
Diane Strachan, a native Clevelander, has been working in the nonprofit sector for nearly 30 years. Her experiences in philanthropy include social service, higher education, health care, and museum service. Diane currently works at the Cleveland Museum of Art, where she serves as the director of individual philanthropy and planned giving.
Diane is a national speaker on such topics as gift planning, principal giving, and charitable giving with works of art, and she has served as a faculty speaker for the Association of Fundraising Professionals Fundamentals of Fundraising Course. She holds a bachelor of science in education degree from Cleveland State University. Diane completed the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential in 2003. In 2015 she was named the Outstanding Fundraising Professional for northern Ohio by the Association of Fundraising Professionals-Greater Cleveland Chapter and in 2020 was awarded the James P. Conway Mentor of the Year Award.
