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UPCOMING EVENTS
THE INVESTOR DONOR
Invest Smarter. Give Strategically. Create Greater Impact.
📍 Online Event
📅 Friday, October 30 • 6 PM - 8:00 PM PDT
What if the way you invest, give, and plan for your future assets could also create meaningful benefits for the causes and communities you care about?
Join us for an informative and engaging online educational event designed for investors, donors, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in becoming more strategic with their money, assets, and charitable giving.
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Overview
Community Giving and Tax Strategy Discussion. Partnering with your nonprofit as a part of your investment strategy
THE INVESTOR DONOR
Community Giving and Tax Strategy Discussion. Partnering with your nonprofit as a part of your investment strategy.
Invest Smarter. Give Strategically. Create Greater Impact.
What if the way you invest, give, and plan for your future assets could also create meaningful benefits for the causes and communities you care about?
Join us for an informative and engaging online educational event designed for investors, donors, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in becoming more strategic with their money, assets, and charitable giving.
During this event, you’ll explore lesser-known tax and charitable giving strategies that may help you make more informed decisions about current and future assets, cash gifts, investments, and charitable contributions.
What You’ll Learn:
• Tax-aware charitable giving strategies
• Ways different types of assets can be used for charitable giving
• Considerations for donating appreciated assets
• Strategies for planning future charitable gifts
• How thoughtful giving can fit into a broader financial strategy
• Questions to consider when choosing how and when to give
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact through strategic philanthropy
Designed with high-net-worth investors and donors in mind, but open to everyone. Whether you are an experienced investor, a business owner, emerging philanthropist, or simply interested in learning more about strategic giving, you’ll leave with information you can explore and discuss with your own financial, tax, and legal professionals.
You’ll also have an opportunity to learn more about Gowns and Gardens House of Charities (GG House), our nonprofit organization and the work we are doing to improve the lives of youth and young adults through education, resources, and personal development.
Come for the knowledge. Leave with new ideas for investing, giving, and creating impact.
Educational purposes only. This event does not provide individualized tax, legal, investment, or financial advice. Attendees should consult their qualified professional advisors regarding their individual circumstances.
Hosted by Gowns and Gardens House of Charities™ (GG House™)
Improving the lives of youth and young adults through education, resources, and personal development.
YOUR SPEAKER
Kenisa Nunley, owner and founder of “Gowns and Gardens ®” and “Gowns and Gardens House of Charities™ (GG House™) , is a native Los Angelino and an explorer of life. She comes from a consulting, business development, and events background, and is a graduate from the University of Southern California, with a Bachelor of Arts in Global Business with an emphasis in marketing.
She has been helping people transition into the life they dream for the past 10 years and is here to help you see gain the skills you need and recognize the ones you have that will get you to your next step.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this event for? This event is designed for investors, donors, entrepreneurs, business owners, philanthropists, and individuals interested in learning more about strategic investing and charitable giving. While some topics may be particularly relevant to high-net-worth individuals, all are welcome.
Do I need to be a high-net-worth investor to attend? No. The event is open to anyone interested in learning. You don't need to have significant assets or extensive investment experience to benefit from the discussion.
Is this a tax or investment advice seminar? No. This is an educational event. The information presented is not individualized tax, legal, accounting, investment, or financial advice. You should consult qualified professionals about your specific circumstances before making financial or charitable decisions.
Will I be asked to donate to GG House? The event will introduce attendees to GG House, our mission, programs, and opportunities to support our work. While charitable giving opportunities may be discussed, attendance does not require a donation.
NEXT UP! Interview, Dining, Event Etiquette & Life Skills Skills
Your Skills, Your Future, Your Opportunity! Calling all 18–27-year-old foster youth and young adults who have aged out of the system!
Learn how to present yourself with confidence, communicate professionally, and make a great first impression.
📍 Online Event
📅 Friday, November 18th • 6 PM - 8:00 PM PDT
Coming Soon
Meet Gowns and Gardens House of Charities -Open House, Saturday, TBD
Join us for a lovely afternoon of Gowns and Gardens House of Charities, learn about what we are doing, enjoy being in the midst of good company, and hear our empowering speakers!!!
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PAST EVENTS
NEXT UP! | Free Job & Life Skills Event for Foster Youth Ages 18–27
Your Skills, Your Future, Your Opportunity! Calling all 18–27-year-old foster youth and young adults who have aged out of the system!
📍 Online Event
📅 Friday, October 23 • 6 PM - 7:30 PM PDT
WE BELIEVE IN YOU!
It is hard to create a masterpiece with the wrong tools. Having the right tools and knowledge can make all the difference. We are eager to get the right tools and knowledge into as many hands as possible. Here’s to new beginnings! The future is what you make it to be so leap into your success! 🎓✨
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Your Skills, Your Future, Your Opportunity! Calling all 18–27-year-old foster youth and young adults who have aged out of the system!
WE BELIEVE IN YOU!
It is hard to create a masterpiece with the wrong tools. Having the right tools and knowledge can make all the difference. We are eager to get the right tools and knowledge into as many hands as possible. Here’s to new beginnings! The future is what you make it to be so leap into your success!
🎓✨ YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE! ✨🎓
Are you 18–27, a current or former foster youth, or have you aged out of the foster care system? Then this event is for YOU! 💫
Join GG House for a fun, interactive online experience created to help you build skills, discover opportunities, and connect with resources that can help you move forward.
💼 Get Job-Ready
Learn practical skills to help you prepare for employment, interviews, the workplace, and your next career opportunity.
🧠 Build Life Skills
Gain tools and tips for navigating adulthood, making confident decisions, managing responsibilities, and becoming more independent.
🌟 Discover GG House
Learn about our FREE trainings, programs, resources, activities, and opportunities designed to support foster youth and young adults.
🤝 Get Connected & Get Involved
Find out how you can participate, volunteer, attend future programs, connect with mentors, and become part of a community that wants to see you succeed.
✨ And yes…it's FREE!
No matter where you are in your journey, your future is worth investing in. Come learn something new, meet new people, discover what's available to you, and leave with tools you can actually use.
You don't have to have it all figured out! You just have to take the next step!
🎁 Prizes!
Be one of the first 50 people to register and get a chance to win 🎉a $25 or $50 Amazon gift 🎁card! Three winners will be chosen! 🎉
🚀 Join us online and let's get you ready for what's next!
FREE • ONLINE • EDUCATIONAL • FUN • FOR AGES 18–27
Hosted by Gowns and Gardens House of Charities™ (GG House™)
Improving the lives of youth and young adults through education, resources, and personal development.
YOUR SPEAKER
Kenisa Nunley, owner and founder of “Gowns and Gardens ®” and “Gowns and Gardens House of Charities™ (GG House™) , is a native Los Angelino and an explorer of life. She comes from a consulting, business development, and events background, and is a graduate from the University of Southern California, with a Bachelor of Arts in Global Business with an emphasis in marketing.
She has been helping people transition into the life they dream for the past 10 years and is here to help you see gain the skills you need and recognize the ones you have that will get you to your next step.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I attend if I am older or younger than the given age? A. All ages are welcomed if you are under 18 be sure you have permission to attend from your parent or guardian.
Q. Are there programs for other ages? A. Yes, and we are always developing new programs based on the needs of the communities we support; to find out more visit gghouse.org.
Q. Can I attend even if I am not a foster youth? A. Yes, you can attend even if you are not a foster youth.
Main Event Details
When: Thursday November 21, 2024 @ 7:00pm, IN PERSON ONLY
Where: Hotel Dena | 303 Cordova St, Pasadena, CA 91101
Register Now and PrePay: $25
FIBI Pasadena Real Estate (RE) is happy to present: Unleash Your Hidden Banker
Speaker topic: Unleash Your Hidden Banker
Cindy Coleman will speak about how you can personally be the bank. Setting you up for success in doing this for yourself; regardless if you are new or an expert, you will learn something important.
She will cover:
A step-by-step you can evaluation of notes
The 3P's of due diligence
What is your buy box
And More!
Cindy Coleman bio:
Entrepreneur and Real Estate Investor that specializes in acquiring first position Mortgage Notes focusing on Mid-West to South Eastern United States. Proven accomplishments include 4 Fix and Flip properties and a growing Mortgage Note portfolio that utilizes 17 exit strategies. Other proven experiences and accomplishments include:
RELATIONSHIP/TEAM BUILDING by allowing other passive investors to grow their wealth and utilize a team of experts to manage their real estate portfolio.
PLANNING/MANAGING/COORDINATION of daily and long term real estate strategies that lead to the final disposition of the asset.
EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION / NEGOTIATING SKILLS.
Kenisa Nunley
Founder & CEO
Gowns and Gardens
&
Gowns and Gardens
House of Charities
Susanna Kim
Senior Associate
Withers World Wide
November 2024
Investor Club - Community Giving and Tax Strategy Discussion
Opening Talk Details
We are honored to have been invited to give an opening talk at FIBI Pasadena. Kenisa Nunley, Founder & CEO of Gowns and Gardens, and Gowns and Gardens House of Charities, accompanied by Susanna Kim, Senior Associate at Withers World Wide, the leading law firm for successful individuals. They are a firm focused on private capital and businesses in digital and physical worlds. We will be discussing The Investor as The Donor – Intro to strategies that savvy investors can use to be better donors.
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