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Expanding the Pipeline and Maximizing Impact: Find Your Track at CGP Conference 2026
Posted by askirvin on Aug 05, 2026 01:46:38 PM
CGP Conference 2026 is designed to help you reach your goals, explore new strategies and go deeper into the areas you need to grow. Sessions are organized into seven conference tracks designed to encourage attendees to select sessions across topics, experience levels and formats.
Topics: CGP Conference, Conference, Continuing Education, track
Administering Gifts and Building Capacity: Find Your Track at CGP Conference 2026
Posted by askirvin on Jul 23, 2026 05:06:14 PM
CGP Conference 2026 is designed to help you reach your goals, explore new strategies and go deeper into the areas you need to grow. Sessions are organized into seven conference tracks designed to encourage attendees to select sessions across topics, experience levels and formats.
Rather than a predetermined path, attendees create a journey tailored to their expertise and career goals. Follow one track or move between tracks based on annual goals, areas for improvement or complex gift structures
Topics: CGP Conference, Conference, Continuing Education, track
Discovery vs. Diving Deep: Find Your Track at CGP Conference 2026
Posted by askirvin on Jul 16, 2026 02:53:01 PM
CGP Conference 2026 is designed to help you reach your goals, explore new strategies and go deeper into the areas that support your growth. Sessions are organized into seven conference tracks designed to encourage attendees to select sessions across topics, experience levels and formats.
Rather than a predetermined path, attendees create a journey catered toward their expertise and career goals. Follow one track or move between tracks based on professional development, areas for improvement or complex gift structures.
Topics: CGP Conference, Conference, Continuing Education
Advocacy News Brief: June 2026
Posted by askirvin on Jul 01, 2026 12:39:35 PM
Advocacy requires a long-term commitment and sustained effort to educate legislators and their staff about issues well before bills are written. Frequently, they need to be reintroduced over multiple sessions, and sometimes for many years, before they gain traction and are passed into law. CGP has renewed our efforts over the last two years to remain active year-round, promoting a positive environment for charitable gift planning and advocating for philanthropic freedom as a cornerstone of our civil society.
Topics: Advocacy & Legislation Updates
Advocacy News Brief: April 2026
Posted by askirvin on Apr 16, 2026 11:21:02 AM
Timely IRA Charitable Beneficiary Distributions: A Two-pronged Approach
Topics: Advocacy & Legislation Updates
A Gift Planner’s Guide to 2026
Posted by askirvin on Dec 10, 2025 01:27:15 PM
With the New Year upon us, now is the time to prepare for an even more productive and impactful year. Whether you’re building a transformational program, deepening donor relationships or navigating industry shifts, the months ahead offer the opportunity to advance your career and amplify your impact.
Commit to accelerating your professional growth through:
Topics: Continuing Education
CGP Conference 2026 | Make the Case
Posted by askirvin on Dec 10, 2025 09:33:50 AM
The National Association of Charitable Gift Planners is delighted to host CGP Conference 2026 in New Orleans. The city's vibrant culture provides a unique setting for the most exciting event in planned giving. From planning your trip to gaining approval, CGP has developed a guide for every step of preparing your attendance.
Continue reading for tips on how to maximize your conference cost, calendar, and impact.
Topics: CGP Conference
2025: A Year of Generosity, Growth and Gratitude
Posted by askirvin on Nov 12, 2025 04:17:12 PM
As we begin to reflect and recharge for the year ahead, the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP) has much to celebrate. Thank you for your continued support, participation and community. With the dedication of our growing community of professionals, members and donors alike, the CGP Team continued to strengthen the gift planning community. In 2025, CGP launched expanded resources, new member benefits and additional opportunities to expand your expertise.
Topics: CGP Conference, Awards, Advocacy & Legislation Updates
CGP Conference 2025 | Your Complete Recap
Posted by askirvin on Oct 22, 2025 04:04:42 PM
More than 1,000 gift planning and allied professionals gathered in Indianapolis for CGP Conference 2025. As the hometown for the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners and headquarters for thousands of philanthropic institutions, Indianapolis delivered its signature Hoosier hospitality throughout three exceptional days of professional development and networking.
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Topics: CGP Conference
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