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Build Your Professional Development Strategy
Staying up-to-date with evolving legislation and industry trends while managing teams and schedules is an ongoing challenge across industries. Whether you’re looking to master new technology, gain practical skills or understand the latest from Capitol Hill, professional development is crucial for career success in charitable giving and philanthropy.
Topics: CGP Conference, Professional Development, Continuing Education
Experience Indianapolis | CGP Headquarters
Prepare your visit to CGP Conference 2025 with a guide to Indianapolis. Learn more about the home state of CGP and explore local favorites and recommendations from the CGP Team.
Topics: CGP Conference, Professional Development
CGP Continuing Education: A Guide
Professional development is essential for professionals looking to enhance their expertise and grow their carreer. The National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP) offers valuable educational opportunities that qualify for educational credits across multiple designations.
Topics: Continuing Education, CGP Conference, Professional Development
Artificial Intelligence in Philanthropy: How the Industry is Embracing New Technology
In the ever-evolving landscape of philanthropy, professionals are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to streamline or enhance their work. Recent data from CGP’s March poll offers insight into how the gift planning community is integrating AI into their roles.
Topics: Artificial Technology, AI, Communication, Professional Development
Member Spotlight: Durriyyah Jackson
Meet Durriyyah Jackson, CFRE, CAP®!
Durriyyah Jackson, CFRE, CAP® serves as the Director of Development in the Office of Planned Giving at George Washington University. Whether meeting with donors or spending time with her family, Durriyyah approaches each part of her life with a people-centered philosophy.
Topics: Member Spotlight
Strategies to Elevate Your Donor Engagement
In planned giving, how you communicate with donors can be just as important as what you say. In February, the CGP community shared their donor communication preferences: the majority of respondents prefer in-person meetings (51%), followed by email (32%), phone calls (15%) and texts (2%). Despite our continued reliance on technology, face-to-face interactions remain essential for building meaningful connections.
Topics: Donors, Communication, Professional Development
Member Spotlight: Lindy Nash
Meet Lindy Nash!
Recently elected to the CGP Board of Directors and named Partner in the Bequest Management practice at Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick (CCK)(aka CCK Bequest), Lindy Nash and her team represent nonprofit organizations and charities across the country. The CCK team aims to maximize every bequest distribution, minimize risk, and reduce any administrative strain on the organization.
Topics: Member Spotlight
Goals for 2025 from the CGP Community
We asked the CGP community to share their top professional goals for 2025. From working toward new certifications to gaining new skills and expertise, continue reading to hear what peers across the industry are working toward in the new year.
Topics: Advocacy & Legislation Updates, CGP Conference, Membership
Giving Tuesday 2024 in Review
Meet the People Behind CGP: The CGP Team
The National Association of Charitable Gift Planners serves over 8,000 members with the dedication and collaboration of its professional staff. Each team member brings a unique experience and shared commitment to advancing the field of charitable gift planning. Through their collaborative efforts and diverse backgrounds, the CGP Team enables the organization to advance the field of gift planning.
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