PG Calc Events Calendar

The Events Calendar lists opportunities for you to see PG Calc at conferences, hear us give speeches, learn from one of our software trainings, orientations, and of course our industry-leading webinars.

You can change the dates to narrow or expand the events shown below, choose a particular category of events or filter by topic.  More information is available if you expand any given event or you can expand all events shown using that button. 

November 2023

Wed 11/01

Join PG Calc at the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners National Conference, on November 1st - 3rd.
PG Calc's Senior Consultant, Craig Wruck, will be attending and presenting Gift Planning Fundamentals: Tools & Techniques prior to the conference.

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Join PG Calc at the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners National Conference, on November 1st - 3rd.PG Calc's Senior Consultant, Craig Wruck, will be attending and presenting Gift Planning Fundamentals: Tools & Techniques prior to the conference.

 

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Wednesday, November 01, 08:00 AM-03, 04:00 PM CT
Chicago, IL, 60611
Wed 11/01

This full-day seminar explores gift planning beyond the basics. We will review advanced gift planning techniques including retained life estates, charitable lead trusts, and estate planning models using the flexible functionality of Planned Giving Manager. This class is taught using both the desktop version of PGM and the web-based version, PGM Anywhere.

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Who can benefit from this class?


The advanced session presumes a basic familiarity with planned gift arrangements either through attending our introductory session or prior experience. We also assume a similar familiarity with Planned Giving Manager software through work experience or our introductory training. Advance preparation for the course is not necessary.

Topics Covered:

We will relate estate and financial planning concepts such as capital gain, transfer taxes, and qualified retirement plans to charitable gift planning. We will cover Retained Life Estates, Testamentary Remainder Trusts, Lead Trusts, and Estate Planning Models using both the desktop version of PGM and the web-based version, PGM Anywhere.

  • Create a Charitable Remainder Unitrust Proposal with a Flip Provision
  • Model Non-Grantor Lead Trust
  • Calculate gift taxes on life income plans
  • Create a Retained Life Estate Proposal
  • Testamentary Gifts of Retirement Plans

Schedule for the Day

  • The session runs from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
  • Two 15-minute breaks, morning and afternoon, with an hour for lunch on your own at noon.
  • Continental breakfast will be provided before the start of the session and refreshments during breaks.
  • Please be in the room by 8:45 am so that the session may begin on time.

Full participation in the PGM Anywhere Advanced course is approved for 5.5 points in Category 1 .B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. 

For questions or cancellations, please contact Michael Heep at 888-474-2252.

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Wednesday, November 01, 09:00 AM-04:00 PM CT

Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, 540 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, 312-836-0100

This class will be offered prior to the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP) Conference taking place Nov. 1-3. 

COVID Policy: We will be following the policy of the CGP Conference (no requirements). 

A Windows-compatible laptop is recommended, but not required. Login for the software will be provided for use in class if needed. PG Calc offers laptop rentals for an additional $150/day.

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Wed 11/01-Fri 11/03

PG Calc will be sponsoring the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners National Conference.

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PG Calc will be sponsoring the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners National Conference.

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Wednesday, November 01, 12:00 PM-09:00 PM CT
Thursday, November 02, 07:30 AM-05:00 PM CT
Friday, November 03, 07:30 AM-02:00 PM CT
Chicago Marriott Magnificent Mile, 2540 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60611
Thu 11/02

GiftWrap Orientations provide an introduction to the principal functions of our planned gift administration software. The session covers entering gifts and linking them to donors, beneficiaries, and advisors, as well as an overview of GiftWrap's extensive reporting capabilities.

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GiftWrap Orientations provide an introduction to the principal functions of our planned gift administration software. The session covers entering gifts and linking them to donors, beneficiaries, and advisors. An overview of GiftWrap's extensive reporting includes a look at summaries, projected remainder amounts, FASB liabilities, and CGA state compliance. We touch upon handling payments, producing 1099-Rs, and updating market values. This overview helps you understand which GiftWrap functions are most useful for your program and gets you started using GiftWrap.

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Thursday, November 02, 02:00 PM-03:00 PM ET
Thu 11/09

This complimentary class is for experienced PGM clients familiar with the desktop software who are making the transition to the new PGM Anywhere web-based version.  The class covers the differences between the two systems, and will show the experienced gift planner how to use PGM Anywhere.  

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This complimentary class is for experienced PGM clients familiar with the desktop software who are making the transition to the new PGM Anywhere web-based version.  The class covers the differences between the two systems, and will show the experienced gift planner how to use PGM Anywhere.  

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Thursday, November 09, 01:00 PM-02:30 PM ET
Thu 11/09

PGM Anywhere Orientations are designed to help get you and your staff up and running on PGM Anywhere.  This session covers how to access and customize the software as well as how to produce a gift illustration. 

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PGM Anywhere Orientations provide an introduction to the principal functions of our web-based gift planning software. We’ll cover how to access PGM Anywhere from a supported web browser, how to enter organization information, set up user accounts, and customize the software. In addition, you’ll learn how to create a charitable gift annuity illustration. Sign up now so that you can begin using PGM Anywhere. 

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Thursday, November 09, 02:00 PM-03:00 PM ET
Tue 11/14-Wed 11/15

This class will provide an in depth demonstration of our web-based PGM Anywhere software in the context of learning about and modeling gift annuities. We will use case study examples to illustrate various types of gift annuities while discovering the robust calculation and detailed documentation features of this gift planning software. This class will be taught remotely.

Learn More

Who can benefit from this class?

Prior knowledge of planned giving is helpful, but you can benefit from this class if you are new to planned giving. No prior experience with our software is required, and no advance preparation for the course is necessary.

Topics Covered:

  • Introduction to PGM Anywhere
  • Gift Annuities – Immediate, Deferred and Flexible Deferred
  • Create Gift Annuity Proposals and Agreements
  • NEW: QCD to fund CGA (Legacy IRA Act)

Schedule for the Day

  • The session runs from 1:00pm to 3:00pm ET on Tuesday, November 14 and Wednesday, November 15. There will be a short break at 2:00pm on each day.
  • Please sign in by 12:50pm ET so that the session may begin on time.

For information on policies on cancellations, complaints or refunds, please contact Michael Heep at 888-474-2252.

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Tuesday, November 14, 01:00 PM-03:00 PM ET
Wednesday, November 15, 01:00 PM-03:00 PM ET
Online (Note: class will be from 1:00pm - 3:00pm ET each day)

Cost is $195 per attendee. Registrants will receive login information prior to the training.

Thu 11/16

Storytelling is important for business, for marketing, and for life in general. A good story, used correctly in planned giving marketing, can be powerful, with the potential for a lasting impact on your program. In this presentation, we will discuss why we love donor stories so much, what gives them their unique power, and how you can improve the use of donor stories in your marketing. You’ll hear tips on writing them, as well as how to encourage your audience to see themselves in the stories.

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Storytelling is important for business, for marketing, and for life in general. A good story, used correctly in planned giving marketing, can be powerful, with the potential for a lasting impact on your program. In this presentation, we will discuss why we love donor stories so much, what gives them their unique power, and how you can improve the use of donor stories in your marketing. You’ll hear tips on writing them, as well as how to encourage your audience to see themselves in the stories.

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Thursday, November 16, 01:00 PM-02:00 PM ET
Tue 11/21

PGM Anywhere Orientations are designed to help get you and your staff up and running on PGM Anywhere.  This session covers how to access and customize the software as well as how to produce a gift illustration. 

Learn More

PGM Anywhere Orientations provide an introduction to the principal functions of our web-based gift planning software. We’ll cover how to access PGM Anywhere from a supported web browser, how to enter organization information, set up user accounts, and customize the software. In addition, you’ll learn how to create a charitable gift annuity illustration. Sign up now so that you can begin using PGM Anywhere. 

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Tuesday, November 21, 10:00 AM-11:00 AM ET
Thu 11/30

Bequest Manager Orientations provide an introduction to the principal functions of our bequest administration database. The session covers entering different types of bequests, associating them with donors and advisors, and tracking bequest gifts from intention through final distribution.

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Bequest Manager Orientations provide an introduction to the principal functions of our bequest administration database. The session covers entering different types of bequests, associating them with donors and advisors, and tracking bequest gifts from intention through final distribution.

An overview of Bequest Manager's extensive reporting includes a look at summaries, transactions, projected values for future gifts, and expected distributions reports. This orientation helps you understand which Bequest Manager functions are most useful for your program and gets you started using Bequest Manager.

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Thursday, November 30, 02:00 PM-03:00 PM ET

December 2023

Tue 12/05

GiftWrap Orientations provide an introduction to the principal functions of our planned gift administration software. The session covers entering gifts and linking them to donors, beneficiaries, and advisors, as well as an overview of GiftWrap's extensive reporting capabilities.

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GiftWrap Orientations provide an introduction to the principal functions of our planned gift administration software. The session covers entering gifts and linking them to donors, beneficiaries, and advisors. An overview of GiftWrap's extensive reporting includes a look at summaries, projected remainder amounts, FASB liabilities, and CGA state compliance. We touch upon handling payments, producing 1099-Rs, and updating market values. This overview helps you understand which GiftWrap functions are most useful for your program and gets you started using GiftWrap.

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Tuesday, December 05, 02:00 PM-03:00 PM ET
Thu 12/07

This complimentary class is for experienced PGM clients familiar with the desktop software who are making the transition to the new PGM Anywhere web-based version.  The class covers the differences between the two systems, and will show the experienced gift planner how to use PGM Anywhere.  

Learn More

This complimentary class is for experienced PGM clients familiar with the desktop software who are making the transition to the new PGM Anywhere web-based version.  The class covers the differences between the two systems, and will show the experienced gift planner how to use PGM Anywhere.  

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Thursday, December 07, 01:00 PM-02:30 PM ET
Thu 12/14

What gift plans should I market and to whom? What marketing channels should I use? How often should I send marketing messages? What words should I use? What words should I avoid? Get all your planned gift marketing questions answered for free by PG Calc expert Andrew Palmer, Director of Marketing Services, during this hour-long webinar.

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What gift plans should I market and to whom? What marketing channels should I use? How often should I send marketing messages? What words should I use? What words should I avoid? Get all your planned gift marketing questions answered for free by PG Calc expert Andrew Palmer, Director of Marketing Services, during this hour-long webinar.

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Thursday, December 14, 01:00 PM-02:00 PM ET

January 2024

Wed 01/17-Thu 01/18

This class will provide an in depth demonstration of our web-based PGM Anywhere software in the context of learning about and modeling gift annuities. We will use case study examples to illustrate various types of gift annuities while discovering the robust calculation and detailed documentation features of this gift planning software. This class will be taught remotely.

Learn More

Who can benefit from this class?

Prior knowledge of planned giving is helpful, but you can benefit from this class if you are new to planned giving. No prior experience with our software is required, and no advance preparation for the course is necessary.

Topics Covered:

  • Introduction to PGM Anywhere
  • Gift Annuities – Immediate, Deferred and Flexible Deferred
  • Create Gift Annuity Proposals and Agreements
  • NEW: QCD to fund CGA (Legacy IRA Act)

Schedule for the Day

  • The session runs from 1:00pm to 3:00pm ET on Wednesday, January 17 and Thursday, January 18. There will be a short break at 2:00pm on each day.
  • Please sign in by 12:50pm ET so that the session may begin on time.

For information on policies on cancellations, complaints or refunds, please contact Michael Heep at 888-474-2252.

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Wednesday, January 17, 01:00 PM-03:00 PM ET
Thursday, January 18, 01:00 PM-03:00 PM ET
Online (Note: class will be from 1:00pm - 3:00pm ET each day)

Cost is $195 per attendee. Registrants will receive login information prior to the training.

Tue 01/23
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Tuesday, January 23, 02:00 PM-03:30 PM ET
Thu 01/25
An income tax charitable deduction can result when the beneficiary of a life income gift ends the arrangement by giving up their right to receive all future payments. However, a qualified appraisal is required to substantiate a deduction greater than $5,000 for such a gift. In this free Q&A webinar, Craig Wruck, who includes “qualified appraiser of life income interests” among his many skills, will review the steps involved in terminating a life income gift and answer your questions.
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An income tax charitable deduction can result when the beneficiary of a life income gift ends the arrangement by giving up their right to receive all future payments. However, a qualified appraisal is required to substantiate a deduction greater than $5,000 for such a gift. In this free Q&A webinar, Craig Wruck, who includes “qualified appraiser of life income interests” among his many skills, will review the steps involved in terminating a life income gift and answer your questions.

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Thursday, January 25, 01:00 PM-02:00 PM ET

February 2024

Tue 02/06-Wed 02/07

This class will provide an in depth demonstration of our web-based PGM Anywhere software in the context of learning about and modeling charitable remainder trusts (CRTs). We will use case study examples to illustrate various types of CRTs while discovering the robust calculation and detailed documentation features of this gift planning software. This class will be taught remotely.

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Who can benefit from this class?

Prior knowledge of planned giving is helpful, but you can benefit from this class if you are new to planned giving. No prior experience with our software is required, and no advance preparation for the course is necessary.

Topics Covered:

  • Introduction to PGM Anywhere
  • Charitable Remainder Trusts – Regular, Net Income, Net Income with Makeup, and FLIP Unitrusts plus Annuity Trusts
  • Create Proposals and Projections

Schedule for the Day

  • The session runs from 1:00pm to 3:00pm ET on Tuesday, February 6 and Wednesday, February 7. There will be a short break at 2:00pm on each day.
  • Please sign in by 12:50pm ET so that the session may begin on time.

For information on policies on cancellations, complaints or refunds, please contact Michael Heep at 888-474-2252.

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Tuesday, February 06, 01:00 PM-03:00 PM ET
Wednesday, February 07, 01:00 PM-03:00 PM ET
Online (Note: class will be from 1:00pm - 3:00pm ET each day)

Cost is $195 per attendee. Registrants will receive login information prior to the training.

Tue 02/27
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Tuesday, February 27, 02:00 PM-03:30 PM ET
Wed 02/28

Gain invaluable hands-on experience using case study examples to illustrate gift options while discovering the powerful and effective features of your gift planning software. This class is taught using the web-based version, PGM Anywhere.

Learn More

Who can benefit from this class?

Prior knowledge of planned giving is helpful, but you can benefit from this class if you are new to planned giving. No prior experience with our PGM Anywhere software is required, and no advance preparation for the course is necessary. 

Topics Covered:

  • Introduction to PGM Anywhere
  • Gift Annuities - Immediate and Deferred
  • Create Basic Gift Annuity Proposals
  • NEW: QCD to fund CGA (Legacy IRA Act)
  • Introduction to Charitable Remainder Trusts
  • Create Trust Proposals

Schedule for the Day

  • The session runs from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
  • Two 15-minute breaks, morning and afternoon, with an hour for lunch on your own at noon.
  • Continental breakfast will be provided before the start of the session and refreshments during breaks.
  • Please be in the room by 8:45 am so that the session may begin on time.

Full participation in the PGM Anywhere Introductory course is approved for 5.5 points in Category 1 .B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. 

For questions or cancellations, please contact Michael Heep at 888-474-2252.

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Wednesday, February 28, 09:00 AM-04:00 PM ET

Location TBD

COVID policy TBD

A Windows-compatible laptop is recommended, but not required. Login to the software will be provided for use in class if needed. PG Calc offers laptop rentals for an additional $150/day.

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Thu 02/29

This full-day seminar explores gift planning beyond the basics. We will review advanced gift planning techniques including retained life estates, charitable lead trusts, and estate planning models using the flexible functionality of Planned Giving Manager. This class is taught using both the desktop version of PGM and the web-based version, PGM Anywhere.

Learn More

Who can benefit from this class?


The advanced session presumes a basic familiarity with planned gift arrangements either through attending our introductory session or prior experience. We also assume a similar familiarity with Planned Giving Manager software through work experience or our introductory training. Advance preparation for the course is not necessary.

Topics Covered:

We will relate estate and financial planning concepts such as capital gain, transfer taxes, and qualified retirement plans to charitable gift planning. We will cover Retained Life Estates, Testamentary Remainder Trusts, Lead Trusts, and Estate Planning Models using both the desktop version of PGM and the web-based version, PGM Anywhere.

  • Create a Charitable Remainder Unitrust Proposal with a Flip Provision
  • Model Non-Grantor Lead Trust
  • Calculate gift taxes on life income plans
  • Create a Retained Life Estate Proposal
  • Testamentary Gifts of Retirement Plans

Schedule for the Day

  • The session runs from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
  • Two 15-minute breaks, morning and afternoon, with an hour for lunch on your own at noon.
  • Continental breakfast will be provided before the start of the session and refreshments during breaks.
  • Please be in the room by 8:45 am so that the session may begin on time.

Full participation in the PGM Anywhere Advanced course is approved for 5.5 points in Category 1 .B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. 

For questions or cancellations, please contact Michael Heep at 888-474-2252.

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Thursday, February 29, 09:00 AM-04:00 PM ET

Location TBD

COVID policy TBD

A Windows-compatible laptop is recommended, but not required. Login for the software will be provided for use in class if needed. PG Calc offers laptop rentals for an additional $150/day.

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Thu 02/29
Empower your fundraising with insights into QCDs that will magnify the impact of your donor’s gifts, minimize their tax burden, and raise more money for your organization. This webinar will cover the nuances of both outright QCDs, QCDs to fund life income gifts, and the interplay between the two. Attendees will learn how to unlock this powerful source of gifts to raise support from current and life income gifts. Join us for an enlightening presentation!
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Empower your fundraising with insights into QCDs that will magnify the impact of your donor’s gifts, minimize their tax burden, and raise more money for your organization. This webinar will cover the nuances of both outright QCDs, QCDs to fund life income gifts, and the interplay between the two. Attendees will learn how to unlock this powerful source of gifts to raise support from current and life income gifts. Join us for an enlightening presentation!

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Thursday, February 29, 01:00 PM-02:00 PM ET

March 2024

Tue 03/05-Wed 03/06

Charitable lead trusts, while rarely consummated, remain a topic of lively conversation amongst gift planners and professional advisors. Despite recent changes in transfer taxes that have greatly reduced the number of taxable estates, today’s planned giving professionals should have a basic level of understanding and comfort with the lead trust concept. This class will work through several examples of lead trusts, giving the attendee a general sense of when the lead trust makes sense, and when it does not.

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Charitable lead trusts, while rarely consummated, remain a topic of lively conversation among gift planners and professional advisors. Despite recent changes in transfer taxes that have greatly reduced the number of taxable estates, today’s planned giving professionals should have a basic level of understanding and comfort with the lead trust concept. This class will work through several examples of lead trusts, giving the attendee a general sense of when the lead trust makes sense, and when it does not.

Who can benefit from this class?

This class is designed for planned giving professionals, estate planners, and trust officers who want to explore the details and varieties of this unusual gift vehicle. Participants should have some level of experience or familiarity in planned giving and / or estate planning. Advance preparation for the course is not necessary.

Topics Covered:

  • Grantor, non-grantor, and super grantor lead trusts, balloon and “Shark Fin” lead trusts
  • Gift and estate taxation
  • Income taxation
  • Generation skipping taxes
  • Asset selection
  • Investment considerations, and
  • Inter-vivos and testamentary lead trusts.

Schedule for the Day

  • The session runs from 1:00pm to 4:00pm ET on Tuesday, March 5 and Wednesday, March 6. There will be a short break at 2:30pm on each day.
  • Please sign in by 12:50pm ET so that the session may begin on time.

For information on policies on cancellations, complaints or refunds, please contact Michael Heep at 888-474-2252.

 

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Tuesday, March 05, 01:00 PM-04:00 PM ET
Wednesday, March 06, 01:00 PM-04:00 PM ET
Online (Note: class will be from 1:00pm - 4:00pm ET each day)

Cost is $295 per attendee. Registrants will receive login information prior to the training.

Tue 03/26-Wed 03/27

This new 2 day (6 hours) ONLINE class introduces students to basic gift administration practices and how to use the features in GiftWrap to meet your organization's obligations to donors and beneficiaries. You will learn the best practices for data entry to help meet the needs of your development, business and finance offices.                       

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Who can benefit from this class?

This class is geared for new users as well as those with experience but no formal GiftWrap training. The goal of the class is to enable you to get the most out of the system, to work efficiently and accurately, and to administer gift annuities correctly. A brief overview of other gift types will be included. Note: This class will not cover FASB, Reserves, CashTrac or the administration of Pooled Income Fund gifts.   

Topics Covered:

  • Overview of GiftWrap functionality and structure
  • Focus on administration of Gift Annuities – Immediate, Deferred, Flexible Deferred, and Commuted Payment
  • Understanding the Record Death function and its effect on data and reporting
  • Payments and Taxes
  • Reporting

Schedule for the Day

  • The session runs from 1:00pm to 4:00pm ET on Tuesday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 27. There will be a short break at 2:30pm on each day.
  • Please sign in by 12:50pm ET so that the session may begin on time.

For information on cancellation policies, please contact Jen Wickham at 888-474-2252.

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Tuesday, March 26, 01:00 PM-04:00 PM ET
Wednesday, March 27, 01:00 PM-04:00 PM ET
ONLINE (Note: class will be from 1:00pm - 4:00pm ET each day)

Cost is $295 per attendee. Registrants will receive login information prior to the training.

Thu 03/28
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Thursday, March 28, 01:00 PM-02:00 PM ET

April 2024

Thu 04/04
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Thursday, April 04, 02:00 PM-03:30 PM ET
Online

Cost is $75 per attendee. Registrants will receive login information prior to the training.

Wed 04/10-Thu 04/11

This class will provide an in depth demonstration of our web-based PGM Anywhere software in the context of learning about and modeling gift annuities. We will use case study examples to illustrate various types of gift annuities while discovering the robust calculation and detailed documentation features of this gift planning software. This class will be taught remotely.

Learn More

Who can benefit from this class?

Prior knowledge of planned giving is helpful, but you can benefit from this class if you are new to planned giving. No prior experience with our software is required, and no advance preparation for the course is necessary.

Topics Covered:

  • Introduction to PGM Anywhere
  • Gift Annuities – Immediate, Deferred and Flexible Deferred
  • Create Gift Annuity Proposals and Agreements
  • NEW: QCD to fund CGA (Legacy IRA Act)

Schedule for the Day

  • The session runs from 1:00pm to 3:00pm ET on Wednesday, April 10 and Thursday, April 11. There will be a short break at 2:00pm on each day.
  • Please sign in by 12:50pm ET so that the session may begin on time.

For information on policies on cancellations, complaints or refunds, please contact Michael Heep at 888-474-2252.

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Wednesday, April 10, 01:00 PM-03:00 PM ET
Thursday, April 11, 01:00 PM-03:00 PM ET
Online (Note: class will be from 1:00pm - 3:00pm ET each day)

Cost is $195 per attendee. Registrants will receive login information prior to the training.

Tue 04/23-Wed 04/24

This class covers GiftWrap’s more advanced reporting capabilities including Projected Remainder Amounts, Gift Annuity Reserves, and FASB Liabilities.  In addition, the class covers the CashTrac function which allows the market value of each individual gift annuity in an investment pool to be tracked, and discusses how GiftWrap reports use this information to help you understand the health of your program.

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This class covers GiftWrap’s more advanced reporting capabilities including Projected Remainder Amounts, Gift Annuity Reserves, and FASB Liabilities. In addition, the class covers the CashTrac function which allows the market value of each individual gift annuity in an investment pool to be tracked, and discusses how GiftWrap reports use this information to help you understand the health of your program.

This class is intended for users with some familiarity with GiftWrap as well as finance officers and others who are recipients of the report information. Basics such as data entry, record death, payments and taxes are covered in the separate Fundamentals class.

Schedule for the Day

  • The session runs from 1:00pm to 3:00pm ET on Tuesday, April 23 and Wednesday, April 24. There will be a short break at 2:00pm on each day.
  • Please sign in by 12:50pm ET so that the session may begin on time.

For information on cancellation policies, please contact Jen Wickham at 888-474-2252.

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Tuesday, April 23, 01:00 PM-03:00 PM ET
Wednesday, April 24, 01:00 PM-03:00 PM ET
ONLINE (Note: class will be from 1:00pm - 3:00pm ET each day)

Cost is $195 per attendee. Registrants will receive login information prior to the training.

Thu 04/25
At the intersection of philanthropy and retirement planning are three creative gift annuity vehicles: the deferred gift annuity, the flexible gift annuity, and the commuted gift annuity. Come explore how these gifts can be used to increase your donor’s confidence in their ability to make a substantial gift to your organization. We’ll delve into how these gifts can help donors achieve a variety of goals, as well as the time value of money, the magic of compounding, and how all deferral periods are not equal.
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At the intersection of philanthropy and retirement planning are three creative gift annuity vehicles: the deferred gift annuity, the flexible gift annuity, and the commuted gift annuity. Come explore how these gifts can be used to increase your donor’s confidence in their ability to make a substantial gift to your organization. We’ll delve into how these gifts can help donors achieve a variety of goals, as well as the time value of money, the magic of compounding, and how all deferral periods are not equal.

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Thursday, April 25, 01:00 PM-02:00 PM ET

May 2024

Wed 05/01
PG Calc Consultant Julie Goldenberg Hay and Director of Gift Administration Julia Boerth will be presenting State Regulations: What You Need to Know at the 2024 ACGA conference.

This presentation will cover the difference between these varying levels of gift annuity state regulation and how these regulations may apply to your organization. Presenters will address the various players involved in gift annuity registration and ongoing compliance both inside and outside your organization. We hope our audience walks away with an understanding and framework for gift annuity compliance success.
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PG Calc Consultant Julie Goldenberg Hay and Director of Gift Administration Julia Boerth will be presenting State Regulations: What You Need to Know at the 2024 ACGA conference.

This presentation will cover the difference between these varying levels of gift annuity state regulation and how these regulations may apply to your organization. Presenters will address the various players involved in gift annuity registration and ongoing compliance both inside and outside your organization. We hope our audience walks away with an understanding and framework for gift annuity compliance success. 

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Wednesday, May 01, 10:45 AM-12:00 PM ET
Tue 05/07
This class will focus on one of the most important reporting functions in GiftWrap – the calculation of estimated liabilities for life income gifts, in compliance with FASB standards. No matter the size of the organization, or the state in which the organization is based, all organizations sponsoring life income gifts need to calculate a reasonable estimate of the total future liability for each gift.
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This class will focus on one of the most important reporting functions in GiftWrap – the calculation of estimated liabilities for life income gifts, in compliance with FASB standards. No matter the size of the organization, or the state in which the organization is based, all organizations sponsoring life income gifts need to calculate a reasonable estimate of the total future liability for each gift. This must be done at least annually, but may be done more frequently. We will discuss the use of different mortality tables and interest rate assumptions as part of this virtual class.

Schedule for the Day

  • The session runs from 2:00pm to 3:30pm ET on Tuesday, May 7.
  • Please sign in by 1:50pm ET so that the session may begin on time.

For information on policies on cancellations, complaints or refunds, please contact Michael Heep at 888-474-2252.

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Tuesday, May 07, 02:00 PM-03:30 PM ET
Online

Cost is $75 per attendee. Registrants will receive login information prior to the training.

Wed 05/15

Gain invaluable hands-on experience using case study examples to illustrate gift options while discovering the powerful and effective features of your gift planning software. This class is taught using the web-based version, PGM Anywhere.

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Who can benefit from this class?

Prior knowledge of planned giving is helpful, but you can benefit from this class if you are new to planned giving. No prior experience with our PGM Anywhere software is required, and no advance preparation for the course is necessary. 

Topics Covered:

  • Introduction to PGM Anywhere
  • Gift Annuities - Immediate and Deferred
  • Create Basic Gift Annuity Proposals
  • NEW: QCD to fund CGA (Legacy IRA Act)
  • Introduction to Charitable Remainder Trusts
  • Create Trust Proposals

Schedule for the Day

  • The session runs from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
  • Two 15-minute breaks, morning and afternoon, with an hour for lunch on your own at noon.
  • Continental breakfast will be provided before the start of the session and refreshments during breaks.
  • Please be in the room by 8:45 am so that the session may begin on time.

Full participation in the PGM Anywhere Introductory course is approved for 5.5 points in Category 1 .B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. 

For questions or cancellations, please contact Michael Heep at 888-474-2252.

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Wednesday, May 15, 09:00 AM-04:00 PM ET

Location TBD

COVID policy TBD

A Windows-compatible laptop is recommended, but not required. Login to the software will be provided for use in class if needed. PG Calc offers laptop rentals for an additional $150/day.

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Thu 05/16

This full-day seminar explores gift planning beyond the basics. We will review advanced gift planning techniques including retained life estates, charitable lead trusts, and estate planning models using the flexible functionality of Planned Giving Manager. This class is taught using both the desktop version of PGM and the web-based version, PGM Anywhere.

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Who can benefit from this class?


The advanced session presumes a basic familiarity with planned gift arrangements either through attending our introductory session or prior experience. We also assume a similar familiarity with Planned Giving Manager software through work experience or our introductory training. Advance preparation for the course is not necessary.

Topics Covered:

We will relate estate and financial planning concepts such as capital gain, transfer taxes, and qualified retirement plans to charitable gift planning. We will cover Retained Life Estates, Testamentary Remainder Trusts, Lead Trusts, and Estate Planning Models using both the desktop version of PGM and the web-based version, PGM Anywhere.

  • Create a Charitable Remainder Unitrust Proposal with a Flip Provision
  • Model Non-Grantor Lead Trust
  • Calculate gift taxes on life income plans
  • Create a Retained Life Estate Proposal
  • Testamentary Gifts of Retirement Plans

Schedule for the Day

  • The session runs from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
  • Two 15-minute breaks, morning and afternoon, with an hour for lunch on your own at noon.
  • Continental breakfast will be provided before the start of the session and refreshments during breaks.
  • Please be in the room by 8:45 am so that the session may begin on time.

Full participation in the PGM Anywhere Advanced course is approved for 5.5 points in Category 1 .B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. 

For questions or cancellations, please contact Michael Heep at 888-474-2252.

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Thursday, May 16, 09:00 AM-04:00 PM ET

Location TBD

COVID policy TBD

A Windows-compatible laptop is recommended, but not required. Login for the software will be provided for use in class if needed. PG Calc offers laptop rentals for an additional $150/day.

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Thu 05/30

Just starting to consider registering in states to issue gift annuities, or perhaps revisiting it as a recurring topic? Puzzling over a particular CGA annual filing requirement? Trying to make sense of the registration picture after moving to a new organization? Get all your charitable gift annuity state registration and annual filing questions answered for free by PG Calc experts Edie Matulka, Senior Consultant, and Julie Goldenberg Hay, Consultant, during this hour-long webinar. Think of this as your CGA therapy hour!

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Just starting to consider registering in states to issue gift annuities, or perhaps revisiting it as a recurring topic? Puzzling over a particular CGA annual filing requirement? Trying to make sense of the registration picture after moving to a new organization? Get all your charitable gift annuity state registration and annual filing questions answered for free by PG Calc experts Edie Matulka, Senior Consultant, and Julie Goldenberg Hay, Consultant, during this hour-long webinar. Think of this as your CGA therapy hour!

 

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Thursday, May 30, 01:00 PM-02:00 PM ET

June 2024

Wed 06/12-Thu 06/13

Build your confidence as a gift planning professional by strengthening your understanding of numbers you work with every day! This class will enable you to answer some of the toughest prospect and advisor questions.

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Build your confidence as a gift planning professional by strengthening your understanding of numbers you work with every day! This class will enable you to answer some of the toughest prospect and advisor questions.

Who can benefit from this class?
This course is designed for experienced gift planners and professional advisors who wish to deepen their understanding of the charitable deduction, gift annuity taxation, and other technical aspects of common planned gift calculations. A basic understanding of standard gift planning vehicles is assumed. Advance preparation for the course is not necessary. 

Topics Covered:
Over the course of two days, we discuss the following concepts as they relate to charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, retained life estates, and pooled income funds:

  • Explore the logic underlying charitable deduction calculations and the taxation of gift annuities
  • Examine the influence of the IRS discount rate on different gift plans
  • Review the fundamentals of remainder trust taxation
  • Highlight the components of FASB liability and gift annuity reserve computations
  • Clarify the distinctions between income taxes and transfer taxes
  • Understand the calculations for gifts of income interest
  • Explain the 5% probability of exhaustion test and the 10% minimum charitable remainder test

 

Schedule for the Day

  • The session runs from 1:00pm to 4:00pm ET on Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13. There will be a short break at 2:30pm on each day.
  • Please sign in by 12:50pm ET so that the session may begin on time.

For information on policies on cancellations, complaints or refunds, please contact Michael Heep at 888-474-2252.

 

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Wednesday, June 12, 01:00 PM-04:00 PM ET
Thursday, June 13, 01:00 PM-04:00 PM ET
Online (Note: class will be from 1:00pm - 4:00pm ET each day)

Cost is $295 per attendee. Registrants will receive login information prior to the training.

Tue 06/25
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Tuesday, June 25, 01:00 PM-02:30 PM ET
Online

Cost is $75 per attendee. Registrants will receive login information prior to the training.

Thu 06/27
Has your nonprofit bumped into roadblocks while attempting to receive IRA death proceeds from a donor? Have IRA administrators delayed the death claim process by requesting more and more forms, requiring your organization to set up a second account just to get the proceeds, or asking for personal information about your officers or board members while telling you (erroneously) the Patriot Act requires you to provide it? What was once a simple practice of providing a death certificate and receiving your share of the IRA within 30-60 days has turned into a laborious procedure. The good news is that, led by the efforts of Johni Hays and a few others, we are making progress toward simplifying the process. Join us to learn the latest on how your nonprofit can get its IRA death proceeds faster and without providing unnecessary personal information.
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Has your nonprofit bumped into roadblocks while attempting to receive IRA death proceeds from a donor? Have IRA administrators delayed the death claim process by requesting more and more forms, requiring your organization to set up a second account just to get the proceeds, or asking for personal information about your officers or board members while telling you (erroneously) the Patriot Act requires you to provide it? What was once a simple practice of providing a death certificate and receiving your share of the IRA within 30-60 days has turned into a laborious procedure. The good news is that, led by the efforts of Johni Hays and a few others, we are making progress toward simplifying the process. Join us to learn the latest on how your nonprofit can get its IRA death proceeds faster and without providing unnecessary personal information.

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Thursday, June 27, 01:00 PM-02:00 PM ET

July 2024

Tue 07/09

Nationally-known planned giving expert Craig Wruck will repeat his popular Fundamentals of Planned Giving course as a series of four weekly PG Calc Webinars. Craig combines a deep technical understanding of the topic with a widely-admired talent for focusing on what is important and making gift planning concepts easy to grasp. Major topic areas he will cover are: Tax Fundamentals, Basic Planned Giving Methods, Assets Used for Charitable Contributions, and Advanced Planned Giving Methods.

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Nationally-known planned giving expert Craig Wruck will repeat his popular Fundamentals of Planned Giving course as a series of four weekly PG Calc Webinars. Craig combines a deep technical understanding of the topic with a widely-admired talent for focusing on what is important and making gift planning concepts easy to grasp. Major topic areas he will cover are: Tax Fundamentals, Basic Planned Giving Methods, Assets Used for Charitable Contributions, and Advanced Planned Giving Methods.

Session Dates

All sessions are presented from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET. All registrants will receive a replay of each session, typically within two business days of the live session. Each replay will be available for a limited time and viewable any number of times during that period.

  • July 9, 2024 - Part 1
  • July 16, 2024 - Part 2 
  • July 23, 2024 - Part 3
  • July 30, 2024 - Part 4
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Tuesday, July 09, 01:00 PM-02:30 PM ET
Thu 07/25
What are the current trends in planned giving marketing? Should I do a donor survey? Are newsletters still effective? What is working and on what channel? Get all your planned gift marketing questions answered for free by Andrew Palmer, PG Calc marketing expert and Director of Marketing Services, during this hour-long webinar.
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What are the current trends in planned giving marketing? Should I do a donor survey? Are newsletters still effective? What is working and on what channel? Get all your planned gift marketing questions answered for free by Andrew Palmer, PG Calc marketing expert and Director of Marketing Services, during this hour-long webinar.

 

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Thursday, July 25, 01:00 PM-02:00 PM ET

August 2024

Thu 08/29
Are you getting as many repeat gift annuities (CGAs) as you should? What about additions to charitable remainder trusts? If not, you might be missing some steps in the dance required to steward these gifts. Good gift administration is not “rocket science,” but just like a well-choreographed dance, each party involved needs to know their role and whose turn it is to lead. Whether it is ensuring that the treasury office knows where to deposit a CGA versus an outright gift, when a discount rate selection disclosure is needed, or what to do when a donor calls to say they didn’t get their annuity payment, the detailed steps are specific and important to a well-stewarded gift. Join us for this webinar to learn why you should care about the choreography and what gift administration steps might be missing at your organization. Learn how covering all the movements can help you secure additional gifts.
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Are you getting as many repeat gift annuities (CGAs) as you should? What about additions to charitable remainder trusts? If not, you might be missing some steps in the dance required to steward these gifts. Good gift administration is not “rocket science,” but just like a well-choreographed dance, each party involved needs to know their role and whose turn it is to lead. Whether it is ensuring that the treasury office knows where to deposit a CGA versus an outright gift, when a discount rate selection disclosure is needed, or what to do when a donor calls to say they didn’t get their annuity payment, the detailed steps are specific and important to a well-stewarded gift. Join us for this webinar to learn why you should care about the choreography and what gift administration steps might be missing at your organization. Learn how covering all the movements can help you secure additional gifts.

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Thursday, August 29, 01:00 PM-02:00 PM ET

September 2024

Thu 09/26
Kara Morin and Jeff Lydenberg will present a brief overview of what we’ve learned about QCDs, both outright and to fund life income gifts. They will review the essentials of these gifts, offer advice on promoting QCDs to donors, and flag some pitfalls. For example, did you know you may need to file QCD versions of your gift annuity agreements with certain states before you can issue a gift annuity funded with a QCD in any of those states? Kara and Jeff will dedicate the bulk of the webinar to answering questions from the audience about QCDs.
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Kara Morin and Jeff Lydenberg will present a brief overview of what we’ve learned about QCDs, both outright and to fund life income gifts. They will review the essentials of these gifts, offer advice on promoting QCDs to donors, and flag some pitfalls. For example, did you know you may need to file QCD versions of your gift annuity agreements with certain states before you can issue a gift annuity funded with a QCD in any of those states? Kara and Jeff will dedicate the bulk of the webinar to answering questions from the audience about QCDs.

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Thursday, September 26, 01:00 PM-02:00 PM ET

October 2024

Thu 10/24
Wealth is not held in cash; it’s held in other assets like stocks, bonds, real estate, and IRAs. Research shows that shifting donors to giving from their wealth (assets), rather than just from their cash (disposable income) can lead to transformational donations. But how can we actually make this happen? Talking about someone else’s wealth can be scary! In this presentation, Professor James walks through the step-by-step process that makes these conversations simple, easy, and stress free. You don’t need to be a gift planning expert to inspire major gifts of assets. You just need to attend this presentation!
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Wealth is not held in cash; it’s held in other assets like stocks, bonds, real estate, and IRAs. Research shows that shifting donors to giving from their wealth (assets), rather than just from their cash (disposable income) can lead to transformational donations. But how can we actually make this happen? Talking about someone else’s wealth can be scary! In this presentation, Professor James walks through the step-by-step process that makes these conversations simple, easy, and stress free. You don’t need to be a gift planning expert to inspire major gifts of assets. You just need to attend this presentation!

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Thursday, October 24, 01:00 PM-02:00 PM ET

November 2024

Thu 11/21
What’s a QCD? What’s an RMD? And how do they relate to a CGA? What is cost basis all about? And what about S-CRUTs and F-CRUTs, and all the other “flavors” of charitable remainder unitrusts? So many questions, so much confusion! In planned giving, we use a lot of acronyms, abbreviations, and other terms, with the assumption that everyone knows what we’re talking about. This webinar will go through an extensive list of the everyday terms bandied about in planned giving conversations – definitions of the terms and how they are relevant. The session should be helpful to anyone involved in planned giving conversations.
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What’s a QCD? What’s an RMD? And how do they relate to a CGA? What is cost basis all about? And what about S-CRUTs and F-CRUTs, and all the other “flavors” of charitable remainder unitrusts? So many questions, so much confusion! In planned giving, we use a lot of acronyms, abbreviations, and other terms, with the assumption that everyone knows what we’re talking about. This webinar will go through an extensive list of the everyday terms bandied about in planned giving conversations – definitions of the terms and how they are relevant. The session should be helpful to anyone involved in planned giving conversations.

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Thursday, November 21, 01:00 PM-02:00 PM ET

December 2024

Thu 12/19
Cultivating planned gifts is an art. Successful fundraising is a disciplined process. When to “disqualify” a prospective donor is a dilemma because our inclination is to pursue additional cultivation steps that might convert the prospect into a donor. Craig Wruck will share what he’s learned in over 40 years as a gift planner and fundraising executive as he explores ways to improve productivity by ruthlessly disqualifying those who are unlikely to become donors and graciously but efficiently setting them aside in order to preserve precious time and effort for well qualified planned giving prospects.
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Cultivating planned gifts is an art. Successful fundraising is a disciplined process. When to “disqualify” a prospective donor is a dilemma because our inclination is to pursue additional cultivation steps that might convert the prospect into a donor. Craig Wruck will share what he’s learned in over 40 years as a gift planner and fundraising executive as he explores ways to improve productivity by ruthlessly disqualifying those who are unlikely to become donors and graciously but efficiently setting them aside in order to preserve precious time and effort for well qualified planned giving prospects.

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Thursday, December 19, 01:00 PM-02:00 PM ET