Russell James, J.D., Ph.D., CFP®

Dr. Russell James, a renowned expert in charitable giving and fundraising, has dedicated over 25 years to various roles like planned giving fundraiser, estate planning attorney, major gifts fundraiser/college president, and university professor.

His research on charitable giving and fundraising has been featured in prestigious outlets including The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and CNN. Dr. James employs diverse methodologies in his research such as econometric analysis, neuroimaging, and online experiments.

With a strong background in academia, Dr. James has published extensively in over forty academic journals covering a wide range of topics from cognitive neuroscience to financial planning and consumer studies.

He holds a Ph.D. in Consumer Economics, a J.D. in Law, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, all from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Throughout his career, Dr. James has held academic positions at esteemed institutions like Texas Tech University, University of Georgia, and University of Missouri-Columbia. He has also served in leadership roles as President at Central Christian College of the Bible and as an Attorney specializing in estate planning and nonprofit organizations.

Dr. James is passionate about sharing his knowledge through various teaching platforms such as classroom instruction, webinars, seminars, and keynote presentations at national conferences for fundraisers, financial planners, and estate planners.

For more information about Dr. Russell James and his work, please refer to his comprehensive CV available at bit.ly/RJ-CV.