Craig Wruck has dedicated more than four decades to charitable gift planning, holding leadership positions in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. He has made a significant impact at several major institutions, including serving as Vice President for University Advancement at California State University and Minnesota State University. He also held key roles as Director of Gift Planning for the University of Minnesota and Vice President of Development for The Saint Paul Community Foundation. In the private sector he was managing director of charitable services for US Bank and worked for U.S. Trust Company and Kaspick & Company.

A recognized leader in his field, Craig is past president of the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners, where he also chaired its government relations committee. His contributions have been honored with multiple awards, including the Distinguished Service Award from The National Committee on Planned Giving in 2002 and the David M. Donaldson Award from the Planned Giving Group of New England in 1999. Craig is also the author of Planned Giving in a Nutshell, a practical guide for development generalists.

Craig earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Utah and his MBA from the University of St. Thomas.