Build Your Professional Development Strategy
Staying up-to-date with evolving legislation and industry trends while managing teams and schedules is an ongoing challenge across industries. Whether you’re looking to master new technology, gain practical skills or understand the latest from Capitol Hill, professional development is crucial for career success in charitable giving and philanthropy.
Topics: CGP Conference, Professional Development, Continuing Education
Experience Indianapolis | CGP Headquarters
Prepare your visit to CGP Conference 2025 with a guide to Indianapolis. Learn more about the home state of CGP and explore local favorites and recommendations from the CGP Team.
Topics: CGP Conference, Professional Development
CGP Continuing Education: A Guide
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.
Topics: Continuing Education, CGP Conference, Professional Development
Artificial Intelligence in Philanthropy: How the Industry is Embracing New Technology
In the ever-evolving landscape of philanthropy, professionals are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to streamline or enhance their work. Recent data from CGP’s March poll offers insight into how the gift planning community is integrating AI into their roles.
Topics: Artificial Technology, AI, Communication, Professional Development
Strategies to Elevate Your Donor Engagement
In planned giving, how you communicate with donors can be just as important as what you say. In February, the CGP community shared their donor communication preferences: the majority of respondents prefer in-person meetings (51%), followed by email (32%), phone calls (15%) and texts (2%). Despite our continued reliance on technology, face-to-face interactions remain essential for building meaningful connections.
Topics: Donors, Communication, Professional Development
2017 Rising Star is Still Shining: A Conversation with Tiffanie Purvis
At CGP Conference in 2017, Tiffanie Purvis received CGP’s first Rising Star Award. She was nominated by her boss at the Southern Poverty Law Center, who characterized her as “not one to sit around idle for even five minutes.” There will be another Rising Star this year, but Tiffanie is still shining in her new position as Assistant Director of Gift Planning at the University of Maryland College Park. We asked her to reflect on her transition from law practice to charitable planning.
Topics: Awards, Professional Development
How to Survive Inverse-Mentors
One of the pillars of a successful gift planner is being a mentor. Unfortunately, there is no playbook with a list of steps. Instead, you look to your mentors for other pillars, or traits, that will help you become a successful fundraiser.
Topics: Professional Development