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A Look at 2024 with CGP
From the launch of new educational programming to the growth of the organization, 2024 was a transformative year at the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners. Thank you to our members and growing community who made this an extraordinary year. Together, we’re strengthening the future of charitable giving and our mission to support the gift planning community.
Topics: CGP Conference, Awards, Advocacy & Legislation Updates
Preparing For Giving Tuesday: How CGP Makes a Difference
At the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners, we’re dedicated to supporting gift planning professionals and their role in shaping the future of philanthropy. As we approach Giving Tuesday, learn how CGP supports gift planning professionals and the philanthropic community.
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A Look at CGP Conference 2024
Nearly 1,200 attendees, sponsors and speakers gathered in Orlando, Florida, for CGP Conference 2024. From keynote speakers Cherian Koshy, Alexander Reid, and Una Osili, PhD, to thoughtful participation during each session and the shared energy and expertise demonstrated the community's commitment to philanthropy.
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Topics: CGP Conference
CGP Conference | Design Your Own Track: Small and/or Rural Practitioners
Over the past several months, volunteers on the CGP Conference Committee have worked together to curate sessions and topics to offer attendees the latest professional development and educational opportunities at CGP Conference. Members of the Conference Committee have developed specialized tracks tailored for different sectors of the planned giving community.
Topics: CGP Conference
Member Spotlight: Kelli Smith, CFRE
Meet Kelli Smith, CFRE!
Kelli Smith is the President and CEO of UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation. Kelli sat down with CGP to share insight into her career and leadership philosophy, which have led to her impactful career in gift planning and philanthropy.
Topics: Member Spotlight
CGP Conference | Design Your Own Track: Managing Teams
Over the past several months, volunteers on the CGP Conference Committee have worked together to curate sessions and topics to offer attendees the latest professional development and educational opportunities at CGP Conference. Members of the Conference Committee have developed specialized tracks tailored for different sectors of the planned giving community.
Topics: CGP Conference
CGP Conference | Design Your Own Track: Small Organizations
Over the past several months, volunteers on the CGP Conference Committee have worked together to curate sessions and topics to offer attendees the latest professional development and educational opportunities at CGP Conference. Members of the Conference Committee have developed specialized tracks tailored for different sectors of the planned giving community.
Topics: CGP Conference
Member Spotlight: Erica Roybal
Meet Erica Roybal!
Erica Roybal is the Gift Planning Coordinator for the University of Wyoming Foundation. Amidst planning her October 2024 wedding, Erica sat down with CGP to share her approach to donor engagement, insights into task management and strategy for fostering cross-departmental relationships.
Topics: Member Spotlight
CGP Conference | Design Your Own Track: Early Professionals
Over the past several months, volunteers on the CGP Conference Committee have worked together to select sessions and topics to provide attendees with the latest professional development and educational opportunities at CGP Conference. Members of the Conference Committee designed specialized tracks to highlight sessions for specialized sectors of the planned giving community.
Topics: CGP Conference
Member Spotlight: Carlo Laurore
Meet Carlo Laurore, CFP® CHFC® CLU® RICP® AEP® CFRE CAP®!
Carlo is the Senior Vice President of Development for Boy Scouts of America, the Executive Director for the National Boy Scouts of America Foundation National Office of Development and the CGP Conference 2024 Committee Chair. Coming from his keynote presentation at the Carolina Gift Planning Conference, Carlo shared his path into planned giving, strategies for time management and the importance of personalizing professional relationships.
Topics: Member Spotlight