Leading through a pandemic: Q&A with Jon Abrams, CGP Chair
CGP is pleased to welcome Jon Abrams as the 2021 national board chair. This is Jon’s fourth year on the board. He serves as Director, Gift Planning for the Central Atlantic and Northeast Divisions of the American Red Cross. He is a current member and past president of the Planned Giving Group of New England. In a recent Q&A with CGP, he shared his perspectives and vision for the upcoming year.
What will you focus on during your year as chair?
The board will continue its focus on four important activities.
Topics: Membership, Advocacy & Legislation Updates, CGP Conference
Hear from your Peers: Top Reasons to Attend CGP Conference
We know that CGP Conference is a valuable event for those who attend and we’re confident that, by joining us, you’ll find resources and strategies to use right away. But don’t take our word for it! Check out what 2019 attendees said in the post-conference evaluation.
5. It’s about the experience. “This was a great conference. I think there’s a ‘warm and friendly’ factor in the planned giving community and that helps to make the conference so enjoyable.”
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Ready, Set, Go: Convince Your Boss to attend CGP Conference
You are convinced that you want to attend CGP Conference, and we really want you to; now it is time to convince your boss! You have to make a bold case for the return on investment – every dollar has to be justified. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Here is a bit of tactical advice on getting your manager to allow you to attend CGP Conference: It’s not about you. It’s about how your organization, team and gift planning program will benefit from the information and insights you’ll gain.
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Top reasons to support CGP Conference as a sponsor/exhibitor
CGP Conference is a unique gathering place for individuals committed to the art and science of charitable gift planning. Thinking of exhibiting at a CGP Conference in Chicago, Oct. 7-9, 2020? Here are 5 reasons why you should.
1. Face Time
Engage one-on-one with gift planners during breakfasts, receptions and frequent breaks in a busy exhibit hall. Spend two days speaking face to face with professionals who need your services, connecting with clients and creating new leads.
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From your Conference Chair: You asked and we listened!
The conference is a place to hear from thought leaders, talk to exhibitors about current trends, and of course meet your colleagues. One of the best parts of the conference is the people!
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What is the Solutions Center Anyway?
For every challenge, there are solutions. Find yours here! If you’ve explored the CGP Conference, you may have noticed that we refer to the exhibit hall as the “Solutions Center.” The Solutions Center is the place where attendees gather for breakfast, breaks, receptions, and meetups with vendors and fellow attendees. But it’s also the site of informal learning opportunities you might not have considered.
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What is the Solutions Center Anyway?
For every challenge, there are solutions. Find yours here! If you’ve explored the CGP Conference, you may have noticed that we refer to the exhibit hall as the “Solutions Center.” The Solutions Center is the place where attendees gather for breakfast, breaks, receptions, and meetups with vendors and fellow attendees. But it’s also the site of informal learning opportunities you might not have considered.
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Impact Investing: Gift or Deal?
“Doing good” is changing. How will you respond when prospective donors raise these objections?
Topics: Tools & Techniques, CGP Conference