BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//LOHAS - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:LOHAS X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://lohas.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for LOHAS REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T150000 DTSTAMP:20251208T235513Z CREATED:20251205T185807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T235513Z UID:253347-1765202400-1765206000@lohas.org SUMMARY:Webinar: How Donor-Advised Funds Can Support Clean Energy DESCRIPTION:As the year comes to a close\, many people look for practical ways to handle tax considerations while ensuring their choices reflect the causes they care about. If this is something you’re exploring\, this webinar may be helpful. \nClimatize CEO\, Will Wiseman\, and LOHAS Managing Partner\, Rick Davis\, will lead an educational conversation on how donor-advised fund structures work and how some individuals use them to support clean energy-related efforts. \nWhether you are reviewing your own year-end approach or simply want a better understanding of how donor-advised funds fit into the broader landscape of climate-focused philanthropy\, this session offers a timely overview. \nThis is an educational webinar. This is not tax/investment advice\, and it is not an offer to buy or sell securities. Climatize operates as an SEC-registered\, FINRA-member funding portal. \nRegister for the webinar here: https://climatize.fillout.com/t/hdegVWXvJ3us URL:https://lohas.org/event/how-donor-advised-funds-can-support-clean-energy/ LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lohas.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Climatize-LOHAS-Featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T140000 DTSTAMP:20240903T185110Z CREATED:20240826T200714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T185110Z UID:250536-1725541200-1725544800@lohas.org SUMMARY:Alternative Fundraising Strategies for Producers DESCRIPTION:In today’s rapidly evolving film industry\, securing traditional funding for your project can be increasingly challenging\, particularly as risk-averse investors shy away from direct investments in creative projects. However\, with over $250 billion sitting in U.S. Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) and private family foundations\, there’s an untapped potential for you to explore alternative fundraising strategies. These funds\, often overlooked\, present a unique opportunity to finance socially impactful films while offering investors tax-advantaged pathways to support causes they believe in. Understanding how to access and utilize these philanthropic resources is not only timely but crucial for producers looking to de-risk their projects and attract additional investments. \nDespite the growing availability of philanthropic funds\, many producers struggle to tap into these resources due to a lack of knowledge and understanding of how DAFs and private foundations operate. Common missteps include not knowing the right questions to ask\, failing to offer enticing benefits to potential funders\, and misunderstanding the strategic use of these funds to de-risk projects. Additionally\, producers often overlook geographic and media-type limitations that could impact their ability to secure funding. This webinar aims to equip producers with the knowledge and tools to avoid these pitfalls and successfully leverage philanthropic funding for their productions. \nThis webinar is led by Rick Davis\, Managing Partner at LOHAS\, which provides solutions for impact investing and fundraising. He is a seasoned expert in entertainment finance with a deep understanding of alternative fundraising strategies. With extensive experience in working with producers to secure non-traditional funding sources\, Rick has successfully guided numerous on how to tap into philanthropic resources like DAFs and private foundations. His expertise in navigating the complexities of these funding avenues makes him the perfect instructor for this webinar. \nWhen you sign up for this webinar\, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of alternative fundraising strategies\, focusing on how to access and utilize philanthropic funding. You’ll learn key terms such as Social Impact Entertainment (SIE)\, Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)\, and Private Foundation and understand how these entities operate and how they can become investors in your production. The webinar will cover the strategic uses of philanthropic financing\, including how it can de-risk your project and attract other investors. You’ll also explore the limitations and enticements for donors\, as well as strategies for identifying and approaching potential funders. By the end of the session\, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to leverage alternative funding sources and take your production to the next level. \nPLUS! Receive an alternative financing one-sheet with questions to ask when seeking finance! URL:https://lohas.org/event/alternative-fundraising-strategies-for-producers/ LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://lohas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Stage32-Webinar-Alternative-Fundraising-Strategies-for-Producers-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T190000 DTSTAMP:20240626T210427Z CREATED:20240626T193936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T210427Z UID:250038-1719424800-1719428400@lohas.org SUMMARY:Rick Davis on Creative Alternatives to Funding Your Film DESCRIPTION:Join us for our FREE Power Hour webinar on Wednesday\, June 26th\, at 4 PM PDT with hosts Life Out Loud Films\, featuring LOHAS Partner Rick Davis. \nRick will focus on thinking outside the box with alternatives to working with high-wealth individuals\, philanthropists\, and foundations on “Impact”-forward films\, as well as films you may not consider obviously “Impact.” \nWe will discuss what investors/donors are looking for\, whether you should look for donors and/or investors\, the key questions to ask potential investors\, setting up your offering for success and how to effectively communicate with investors to pique their interest\, and much much more. URL:https://lohas.org/event/rick-davis-on-creative-alternatives-to-funding-your-film/ LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lohas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Ricks-Life-Out-Loud-Films-SIE-Webinar-on-6.26.2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T150000 DTSTAMP:20240624T064031Z CREATED:20240607T204425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T064031Z UID:250001-1718287200-1718290800@lohas.org SUMMARY:Film Financing for Social Impact Entertainment DESCRIPTION:Event Description\n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a webinar on film financing and social impact entertainment\, featuring LOHAS Partners Rick Davis and William Nix and host Nina Ameri of Ameri Law\, PC\, next Thursday\, June 13th at 12 PM PDT. \nDiscover how impact investors and donors are leveraging their philanthropic resources (like donor-advised funds and foundation grants) to amplify their investment capital and support filmmakers who are passionate about addressing pressing social issues. \n \n \n \n \n \n Additional Resources\n \n \n \n \n \n Learn more about alternative fundraising strategies for Social Impact Entertainment ventures by downloading our free brochure that explores innovative ways of attracting investment for SIE productions and reducing risk. \nDownload Brochure URL:https://lohas.org/event/film-financing-for-social-impact-entertainment/ LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lohas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/unnamed.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T110000 DTSTAMP:20240423T001120Z CREATED:20240422T233126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T001120Z UID:249835-1707991200-1707994800@lohas.org SUMMARY:Leveraging Donor-Advised Funds for Climate Investing DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nDuring the session\, Jackie Logan\, CEO and Chief Investment Officer from Raise Green\, and Rick Davis\, Managing Partner of LOHAS\, delved into the concept of donor advised funds (DAFs)\, the benefits of DAFs and how DAFs can be utilized to invest in climate initiatives on platforms like Raise Green\, empowering you to align your investments with your philanthropic goals.\n \nThis educational session covers:\n\n\nUnderstanding Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs): Delve into the concept of DAFs and how they function as charitable investment accounts tailored to support causes you are passionate about.\nAccessibility: Learn about the accessibility of DAFs\, including who can access them and how you can effectively leverage them to amplify your impact investing efforts.\nInvesting with a Purpose: Discover the benefits of DAFs and how DAFs can be utilized to invest in climate initiatives on platforms like Raise Green\, empowering you to align your investments with your philanthropic goals.\n\nParticipating goes beyond mere learning; it’s an investment in a future where your financial aspirations align with global sustainability. URL:https://lohas.org/event/leveraging-donor-advised-funds-for-climate-investing/ LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lohas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1711571712231.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T160000 DTSTAMP:20240513T163822Z CREATED:20231109T204948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T163822Z UID:248493-1700143200-1700150400@lohas.org SUMMARY:Investor Strategies with Donor-Advised Funds to Create Impact and Returns DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nIn order to be an Angel Investor\, an individual has to be accredited. This is a limit built into federal law that is based on wealth. However\, if you intend to build your investor muscles and you have a mission to make the world better\, you can use a tool called Donar Advised Funds to create your own Venture Capital Fund\, which invests in For-Profit companies that address the issue you are trying to fix. \nThis allows anyone to contribute to investing in startups that address the world’s social or ecological problems. \nAbout Our Speaker\nWith extensive experience in the environmental and social impact sectors serving in strategy\, business development\, company funding\, and project financing roles\, Rick Davis’ professional career spans legal\, technology\, financial\, and entrepreneurial pursuits\, with leadership roles in venture-backed and publicly traded companies advising CEO’s\, developers\, and governments around the world. As Managing Partner of LOHAS\, Rick supports investors and donors to catalyze the flow of capital to socially and environmentally impactful funds\, companies\, projects\, and entertainment productions and delivers structures and strategies that help convert philanthropic contributions into tax-advantaged impact investments. URL:https://lohas.org/event/investor-strategies-with-donor-advised-funds-to-create-impact-and-returns/ LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://lohas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/600_517116576.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR