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. 

Investing in Continuing Education:

• Demonstrates your commitment to the future of planned giving and philanthropy.

• Protects your organization and donors by staying up-to-date on tax laws, regulations and emerging strategies.

• Expands your professional network with peers facing similar challenges.
• Strengthens your relationships and impact through new perspectives and approaches.
• Builds confidence and credibility among donors and colleagues.

Tips to maximize your professional development: 

• Plan ahead: Review certification questions and identify which offering aligns with your needs. 

• Diversify your learning: Choose sessions that strengthen your core knowledge and expand your expertise in new areas. 

• Keep records: Download and save all certifications of attendance to a virtual cloud folder for easy reference. 
• Submit promptly: Take note of any important deadlines for reporting your credits to the relevant organizations. 

CGP Continuing Education Opportunities

Maximize your professional development and educational opportunities through CGP:

CGP Conference 

The annual CGP Conference serves as a premier professional development event where gift planning and philanthropic professionals can earn substantial educational credits in one location. The conference includes various sessions covering a range of topics across charitable giving. 

Continuing Education Opportunities at CGP Conference:

• CAP® (Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy): All sessions are expected to be confirmed for credit. Read about CAP requirements here.
• CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive): All sessions are expected to be confirmed for CFRE credit. Following the conference, a points tracker and certificate of attendance will be available in the Attendee Hub.
• CFP® (Certified Financial Planner): Appropriate sessions All sessions are expected to be confirmed for CFP credit. A CFP reporting form will be available in the Attendee Hub following the conference.
• CSPG (Certified Specialist in Planned Giving): All sessions are expected to be confirmed for CSPG credit. Read about CSPG requirements here.

While we do not seek approval in advance for Continuing Legal Education credit, attendees at past conferences have successfully submitted conference materials for CLE in their own states.

How to Claim Credit: 

A certificate of attendance, points tracker, and additional materials will be available for conference registrants in the CGP Conference App and Attendee Hub.

CGP Conference 

CGP Webinar Series 

For ongoing education, the CGP Webinar series offers convenient, focused learning opportunities. All CGP webinars are approved for one hour of CFRE credit. Register for a webinar to join live or view the recording to earn educational credits. 

How to Claim Credit: 

A certificate of attendance for individual programs is available on request.

CGP Webinar Series

Share your continuing education journey and how CGP has benefited your career on the CGP Link.