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We are affiliated with the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP), the source for education, research and advocacy for professionals who have a role in designing and implementing charitable gift planning. CGP and the Saint Louis Council collaborate to offer benefits and resources for members. Together, we give members at all levels the knowledge and connections they need to thrive in their local communities, as well as the broader field of charitable giving.
We invite you to become a part of the Saint Louis Council of Charitable Gift Planners!
The Saint Louis Council of Charitable Gift Planners exists to facilitate charitable gift planning and enhance its value to donors and recipients.
The SLCCGP is one of 108 chapter affiliates of the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP) and is made up of individual members engaged in philanthropy and charitable gift planning as non-profit professionals or in for-profit fields such as trust officers, investment officers, insurance agents, attorneys, and other professionals.
The Council promotes charitable gift planning by facilitating, coordinating, and encouraging the education of the planned giving community through practical, useful presentations that directly benefit all types of fundraisers, consultants, and wealth advisors.
SLCCGP and the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners provide an organized voice for raising consciousness about planned giving among non-profit professionals, donors, professional advisors, and legislative bodies. This professional association presents a forum for encouraging ethical gift planning through education and adherence to The Model Standards of Practice for Charitable Gift Planners.
Joint membership in the SLCCGP is contingent upon membership in CGP. Membership is available to individuals only and is not transferable. Membership is effective for one year from the date dues are received. We invite you to contact the SLCCGP office at (314) 473-6300 or [email protected] with your questions.
Benefits of being a SLCCGP Member include:
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A network of helpful colleagues for exchanging ideas, services, and friendly professional support.
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Education and Events
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Monthly Meetings - The SLCCGP presents monthly education luncheons September through May with nationally recognized speakers providing frequent, economical opportunities for professional education and personal development for members, ranging from beginners to persons with many years of experience.
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Annual Conference - First presented in June 2009, the SLCCGP Annual Conference is a premier opportunity for non-profit leaders, gift planners, and estate and financial planning professionals to participate in an intensive educational summit. The Annual Conference is a full day of educational sessions with top experts in charitable gift planning and networking with colleagues throughout the region.
- Planned Giving Boot Camp - These sessions are perfect if you are new to planned giving or if you wear multiple fundraising hats. Plan to invite your colleagues who may benefit from a greater understanding of planned giving.
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Up-to-date council news and recent developments in planned giving, as well as early notice about events through the SLCCGP website and emails.
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The SLCCGP LinkedIn Group will provide you with the opportunity to continue networking with fellow members outside of our monthly programs. Networking is a great way to connect with new people, expand your level of knowledge, and find ways to better your organization. You can also find information on upcoming events, SLCCGP news, outside resources and news, and register for a meeting.
How to Join
By joining the Saint Louis Council of Charitable Gift Planners you also join the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners.
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To join please visit www.charitablegiftplanners.org and click "Join/Renew" under the Join menu.
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Be sure the first box, "Individual National Membership" is checked.
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Then locate our council, organized alphabetically by state, and check the box.
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You will then fill out your membership information.
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If you are joining you will need to create a username. If you are renewing you will need to log in with your username and password previously created.
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Please keep this username and password for access to your National member benefits and future renewals.
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All members must renew/join online via the www.charitablegiftplanners.org website.
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You may choose to pay with a credit card or check. If you need assistance, please call the National office at (317) 269-6274 or by email at [email protected].
Questions?
We invite you to contact the SLCCGP office at (314) 473-6300 or [email protected] with your questions.
NATIONAL MEMBER BENEFITS
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER AND EXPERTISE
Unlock your career potential through the CGP Mentor Program, search for your next career opportunity in the CGP Career Center, and/or apply for a Partial Tuition Waiver from the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
CONNECT WITH A 6000-STRONG COMMUNITY OF YOUR PEERS
Join active discussions in CGP Link, CGP’s virtual community space to ask questions, network with colleagues who share your workplace experiences, challenges and goals, and build careerlong connections. Share ideas, resources and templates and get new perspectives on familiar challenges when you need them.
ENGAGE WITH CGP ADVOCACY INITIATIVES
Stay up to date on the government news that affects your donors as well as the gift planning profession as a whole. Participate in CGP’s bimonthly Advocacy Updates and learn about opportunities to get involved.
learn with cgp's exclusive member resources
Access the latest demographic and salary data reports as well as hundreds of articles, guidelines, and continuing education materials through CGP’s library of member-exclusive resources and CGP’s CFRE-accredited webinar series.
enjoy member discounts on educational materials, exams, and cgp conference registration
Receive $200 off registration for CGP Conference, the leading national conference for charitable gift planners. CGP members also enjoy: 25% off Gift Planner’s Workstation™ from Planned Giving Interactive; 20% off the Certified Fund Raising Executive exam and recertification fees; 30% off a subscription to Planned Giving Today; and 20% off subscriptions to charitableplanning.com.
enhance your knowledge of the field
Get cutting-edge insight on innovative programming ideas, best practices, and trending topics in the charitable gift planning field with unlimited access to CGP’s relaunched The Journal of Gift Planning and “Dead Giveaway” podcast.
