Elisabeth Rhodes joined CGP in 2025 as the new Director of Programs. Elisabeth brings over ten years of experience in design, evaluation, and program management. She specializes in supporting mission-driven organizations to develop program operations and build impact. Elisabeth has worked across disciplines, including child welfare, conservation, and K-12 education.
Melissa Burlock joined CGP in February 2025 as the Member Success Specialist. Melissa is responsible for the strengthening and expanding of the membership experience. She supports CGP’s individual members and affiliated councils through building opportunities for connection, collaboration, and peer learning, as well as by developing resources and offerings to address members’ unique needs and organizational objectives. She creates and facilitates opportunities for proactive member engagement and ensures that council leaders are aware of CGP services, benefits, and annual requirements.
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
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