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Red Shield Symposium

To register, please go to theredshield.org.

Please join us for the 31st Annual Red Shield Symposium on Thursday, September 17, 2026. We look forward to bringing together donor advisors for a day of meaningful connection, valuable insights, and practical learning. Whether you join us in person or through our live virtual webcast, this event is designed to help you stay informed on the latest developments in estate planning, explore how current legislation may impact charitable giving, and discover ways The Salvation Army Western Division can help support your clients' philanthropic goals.

The Red Shield Symposium offers both in-person and virtual webcast attendance options, providing flexibility to participate in the way that works best for you. Attendees can earn up to 6.5 hours of continuing education credits, including 1.5 hours of ethics credit, across a range of professional certifications:

CLE: Attorney

CFP: Certified Financial Planner

CPE: Applicable State Life Insurance

ChFC: Chartered Financial Consultant

CEP: Certified Estate Planner

CFTA: Certified Trust & Fiduciary Advisor

CLU: Chartered Life Underwriter

CAP: Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy

Community leaders and The Salvation Army Western Division Planned Giving team will host in-person webcast gatherings in communities across Nebraska and Iowa, including:

City

Host

Location

Lincoln, NE

Lincoln Community Foundation

215 Centennial Mall South, Suite 100

Omaha, NE

Security National Bank

1120 South 101st Street

Clinton, IA

Clinton National Bank

235 6th Avenue South

Sioux City, IA

Security National Wealth Management

601 Pierce Street, 6th Floor

Quad Cities, IA

Quad Cities Community Foundation

852 Middle Road, Suite 100

Des Moines, IA

Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines

1915 Grand Avenue

Whether you join us virtually or attend in person, we are grateful for your participation and the opportunity to connect with you. If we can be a resource to you or help support your clients' philanthropic goals, please don't hesitate to reach out to any member of our philanthropy team? We're here to help.

Mark your calendar! Online registration goes live on July 1!

www.TheRedShield.org

Our Red Shield Symposium Speakers

Questions? We'd love to help!
Please call or email Lawrence or Karen

Lawrence Johnson, M.Ed., CGPP
Director of Gift and Estate Planning

605-585-3929
Karen McIntosh
Director of Planned Giving Stewardship

402-671-2147
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