By: Barbara Yeager

Nearly 800 gift planners attended this year’s CGP Conference in Reno, NV. Why do attendees say the conference is so valuable? For one thing, it’s a clearinghouse for data that shape realistic expectations for gift planning success, including these:

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? 

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.

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.

Are you ready to register for CGP Conference but still need to convince your boss? Whether you choose to join us virtually or for our in-person experience (which includes access to all virtual content), we’ve got you covered! Here are 6 steps to make your case.

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. 

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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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.

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!