CGP News

Indianapolis, IN — The National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP) is pleased to announce the 2026 Officers of the Board of Directors and the 2026 CGP Conference Chair. The newly-elected officers and board members were inducted into office at CGP Conference 2025 in Indianapolis, with terms beginning on January 1, 2026. Meet the 2026…

Indianapolis, IN — The National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 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. …

Indianapolis, IN — The National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP) will induct Philip M. Purcell into the CGP Hall of Fame. Philip is recognized for his contributions to advancing the field of gift planning through his strategic knowledge sharing, educational leadership and advocacy. He has been instrumental in the progress of philanthropy, elevating professional…

Indianapolis, IN — The National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP) will induct Joe Bull into the CGP Hall of Fame. Joe, the principal counsel and founder of Philanthropy Advisory Counsel, LLC, has significantly impacted philanthropy and countless organizations and professionals nationwide with his leadership, technical expertise and dedication to the field of gift planning….

Indianapolis, IN — The National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP) will posthumously induct William T. Sturtevant into the CGP Hall of Fame, honoring his legacy within the field of charitable gift planning and higher education fundraising.  The Hall of Fame Award, CGP’s highest honor, recognizes those whose life’s work has impacted charitable gift planning….

Indianapolis, IN — Abigail Oduol, CFRE, CAP, has been named the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP) Rising Star for 2025. As Senior Development Officer and Planned Gifts Officer at Earthjustice, Abigail is recognized for her thought leadership, innovative approach to planned giving, and ongoing commitment to promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the…

Indianapolis, IN — The National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP) has selected the National Capital Gift Planning Council (NCGPC) as Council of the Year 2025. Through its comprehensive programming, NCGPC demonstrates its commitment to advancing charitable gift planning throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The Council of the Year award honors a CGP council that demonstrates…

Indianapolis, IN — The National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP) will launch Dead Giveaway, a new monthly podcast that takes listeners inside the world of gift planning and philanthropy.   Presented by CGP, Dead Giveaway will inspire others to think differently about generosity and gift planning. Each episode will feature candid conversations between host Matt…

Indianapolis, IN: The National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP) is delighted to announce Brandolon Barnett, innovator, author, and entrepreneur, as the Closing Lunch Plenary Speaker.  Brandolon will share his journey from poverty to board member, donor, and social-impact technologist during “Mapping the Donor Journey: Meeting Supporters Where They Are—And Where They’re Headed,” at CGP Conference…

Indianapolis, IN — The National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP) is pleased to announce the 2026 class of Board of Directors. Six members were elected to the board to serve three-year terms beginning January 2026. The members were elected at the Assembly of Delegates during the Annual Business Meeting held June 11, 2025. Meet…