Recent posts by askirvin
Why I Give to CGP
I give to advance CGP’s mission to support the charitable gift planning community.
For professional associations, the primary sources of revenue are still membership dues and program fees – like the CGP National Conference. But it takes charitable gifts to fully support high-quality educational programming, scholarships, research, and advocacy.
Topics: Giving Tuesday, Donors
Things To Do in Chicago with Chicago Council on Planned Giving
CGP Conference 2023 is in the wonderful city of Chicago, Illinois this year. In one of the largest cities, there are endless restaurants, museums and other activities to fill your spare time. If you have extra time in Chicago, be sure to visit one (or all!) of the Chicago Council on Planned Giving's favorite places. Be sure to share your adventures with us on socials!
Chicago Council on Planned Giving's Suggestions for How to Experience our World-Class City During Your Visit:
Topics: CGP Conference
Estate Planning Awareness Week 2023
Member Spotlight: Aquanetta Betts
Congratulations to CGP member and board member Aquanetta Betts on her new role as Director of Planned Giving at George Mason University. We sat down with Aquanetta to discuss her journey into a career in gift planning from her start as a flight attendant, her new position and tips for success.
After a career as a flight attendant for 15 years, how did you find your way into gift planning?
Topics: Member Spotlight
Giving USA Results a Reminder To Focus on Legacy, Non-Cash Gifts
By Lisa M. Chmiola, CFRE, CSPG
The annual Giving USA report was released a few weeks ago, and there’s been much buzz about 2022 as a bad year for fundraising. It’s hard to ignore the numbers: individual giving is down to 64% of all gifts, and those gifts decreased 13.4% in 2022 from 2021 when adjusted for inflation. (Source: Chronicle of Philanthropy, “4 Takeaways from Giving USA and More.”)
Topics: Advocacy & Legislation Updates, Research, News
Member Spotlight: Nicole Engdahl
Congratulations to Nicole Engdahl on her new role as Vice President of Individual Giving at the African Wildlife Foundation. We sat down with Nicole to ask about her new position, experience and advice for emerging professionals.
Tell us a little about yourself, including how you started in gift planning.
Topics: Member Spotlight