Indianapolis, IN -- The National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 CGP Conference Scholarship. The CGP Conference scholarship program was established to offer educational opportunities to fundraising and charitable gift planning professionals. 

These scholarships would not be possible without the generosity and support of our donors. 

David Disend and 馬奔 Scholarship Fund

Jacqueline House – Vice President Communications & Community Engagement, Safe Children Coalition

George L. Wolff Memorial Scholarship Fund

Yvonne Esquibel-Smith – Director of Development, Innovia Foundation
Hadia Mawlawi – Senior Associate, Endowment and Planned Giving, Houston Symphony

Hibel Family Scholarship Fund

Deidre Harrison – Interim Executive Director, Sit Stay Read
Amy Luby – Resource Development Officer, The Muskingum County Community Foundation
Biyaka Williams – Vice President, Institutional & Legacy Giving, Southern University System Foundation

Robert F. Sharpe, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund

Lily Shin – Associate Director of Gift Planning, Pitzer College

National Association of Charitable Gift Planners Scholarship Fund

Keith M. Brown – Major Gift Officer, West Texas A&M University
Lindsay Cart-Turner – Operations Manager for Deferred Gifts and Organizational Investing, Eder Financial
Stephanie Gianneschi  – Director of Philanthropic Services, Aspen Community Foundation
Jena Lambert – Director of Development, Eastmont Foundation
Raymond Landin – Senior Philanthropy Office, Gift Planning, Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation
Jeff Lukacsena – Revenue Leader, Indianapolis Chapter of the Foundation Fighting Blindness
Aida Matic – Vice President of Philanthropy & Community Engagement, Houston Hospice
Wendy McKinney – Fundraising and Non-Profit Consultant, Actuate Solutions, LLC
Dixie Mullins – Chief Development Officer, ACH Child and Family Services
Blake Silverstrom – Chief Development and Marketing Officer, MAP International 
Andrea Triano – Manager of Gift Processing and Estate Administration, Gary Sinise Foundation 

Each scholarship includes registration to CGP Conference in November and a one-year CGP membership. The next scholarship application period will open in June 2025. 

About CGP
The National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP) is the leading organization setting standards for charitable gift planners. We bring members together to learn, connect and advocate. We provide education and resources that enrich and advance careers. We connect colleagues at all levels through our national network—including those who defined the field. We exist to serve our distinguished profession and bring to life the art and science of charitable gift planning