About the webinar... 

Converting Passion Assets into Charitable Impact 

Baby boomers are one of the wealthiest generations in American history and they’re about to transfer their wealth over the next few decades. A portion of this wealth is in the form of tangible assets that reflect the passions, interests, and legacies of the individuals and families who owned them. However, what happens when the heirs are not interested in receiving the gift of art, jewelry, wine, furniture, and other objects that their parents and grandparents have collected over the years?

Art, jewelry, wine, and collectibles can have a tremendous amount of value so you may consider accepting these items from donors who would like convert their passion assets into a life-changing gift. Historically most people have donated cash to their favorite charities.  In addition to writing checks, donors are interested in understanding how they can convert their passion assets into a philanthropic opportunity. Using these types of assets in a strategic philanthropy initiative presents families with the chance to work collectively to create a unifying legacy.

The field of strategic philanthropy is more sophisticated and complex than ever. Many individuals are trying to figure out what to do with their collections of art, jewelry, wine and other tangible assets, so why not consider accepting these items to help make a greater impact in the lives of others. Anyone that regularly writes checks to their favorite organizations and causes can develop a more strategic approach to giving by considering using passion assets which will provide additional revenue for the charity. 

About the presenter...

Colleen Boyle Senior Vice President and National Sales Director, Fine Art Group Colleen Boyle brings over 20 years of diverse experience in the art and financial world as the Senior Vice President and National Sales Director at the Fine Art Group. She has valued art and collectibles for corporations, museums and private collectors throughout the United States. Colleen earned a diploma in French Fine and Decorative Arts at Christie’s in Paris, a Master of Arts degree in Art History from the University of St. Thomas, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from The College of William & Mary. She is a member of the International Society of Appraisers and the Appraisal Association of America. She has provided legal analysis for court cases involving art valuation and identification. Colleen assists clients with monetization strategies for their passion assets. She also aids clients with philanthropic strategies of passion assets for charitable endeavors as well as identifying institutions for direct donation placement. She conducts lectures and Continuing Education classes on diverse topics pertinent to art and collectibles and is featured in a documentary titled “The Real Fake.” The Fine Art Groups is a vertically integrated global art services firm assisting clients with their art, jewelry, and other valuable collections. The Fine Art Group has an unrivalled track record occupying a unique position within the art and collectible ecosystem that includes assistance with building a collection, appraisals, sale strategy, as well as finance and investment opportunities.