My organization is investing money for me to attend this. And, they deserve my best effort now.

Posted by aleverenz on Sep 02, 2021 02:33:15 PM

We sat down with CGP Conference registrant Roger Fussa, Leadership and Planned Giving Officer with Buckingham Browne & Nichols School, to discuss the upcoming virtual conference experience. 

How did your career in charitable gift planning begin? 

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"It is day to day, how-do-I-do-my-job takeaways"

Posted by kturner on Aug 12, 2021 01:11:26 PM

We sat down with CGP Conference registrant Craig Foster, M.B.A., CAP®, CFRE, Director, Major Gift Officer, with BaylorScott&White Dallas Foundation, to discuss the upcoming national conference in Orlando and online.

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"Worth its Weight in Gold"

Posted by kturner on Jul 29, 2021 01:28:06 PM

We sat down with new member and first-time CGP Conference registrant Laura Bianco-Hanna, MBA, CFRE, the Regional Director Personal Philanthropy Program for (DAV) Disabled American Veterans, to talk about her excitement for the upcoming national conference in Orlando and online.

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An inspiring event for 2020 scholarship recipients

Posted by Andre Dowell on Jun 08, 2021 04:07:57 PM

On April 26, the CGP’s Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Task Force hosted a virtual cohort event for the CGP 2020 scholarship recipients. Here are some of the highlights from that inspiring gathering:  

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Young Professional Spotlight: Christianna Luy

Posted by kturner on Mar 16, 2021 04:36:49 PM

Christianna Luy, CFRE, is an Assistant Vice President for CCS Fundraising and has been a member of CGP for 3 years. 

Why did you join CGP?
CGP is the best place to access the brightest minds in gift planning. From the annual conference to the webinars and online resources, I’ve appreciated the community of thought leaders who are willing to help their peers succeed.

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Leading through a pandemic: Q&A with Jon Abrams, CGP Chair

Posted by kturner on Jan 29, 2021 03:40:06 PM

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. 

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Member Benefit Highlight: The CGP Career Center

Posted by kturner on Jan 15, 2021 03:03:05 PM

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From the President and CEO

Posted by mkenyon on Mar 17, 2020 04:34:13 PM

CGP Community,

With new updates and information being released daily surrounding the COVID-19 virus, CGP realizes your attention is focused on your current environment, work situation and most importantly your family, colleagues and community.

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Vision 2020: Q & A with Kent Weimer, CGP Board Chair

Posted by kturner on Jan 22, 2020 12:00:00 AM

Today, we sit down with Kent Weimer, our newly elected Chair of the CGP Board of Directors to hear his thoughts on CGP and the upcoming year. Kent has been actively involved in CGP for almost 20 years including 3 years on the board and leadership roles at the Chicago Council of Planned Giving and Charitable Gift Planners of Dallas, where he is a past president. We are excited for the upcoming year and to be led by such a great leader with more than 40 years of experience in the gift planning industry.

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