You will need to register for each event separately:
1. February 20, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
2. April 17, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
3. June 12, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
4. August 21, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
5. October 23, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
6. December 18, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Are you familiar with planned giving basics but unsure how to initiate meaningful conversations with donors? Looking for practical advice on listening for cues or using language that resonates? Join the Pittsburgh Planned Giving Council for an enlightening session as CGP Board Member Matt Treadwell presents "Mastering Donor Conversations: Insights and Strategies." This program is designed to enhance your fundraising effectiveness, regardless of your experience level.

About the Speaker:

Matt Treadwell is a Gift Planning Attorney at the Indiana University Foundation. In addition to his fundraising responsibilities, Matthew directs IU’s Planned Giving marketing efforts. Matthew serves as an adjunct faculty member for the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy’s The Fund Raising School where he teaches Planned Giving: Getting the Proper Start, as well as custom courses. Before entering the nonprofit world, Matthew was a Deputy Attorney General in the Office of the Indiana Attorney General. Matthew is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners, serving on the Emerging Professionals Steering Committee, DEI Committee, and Board Nominating Committee, and will chair the 2025 National CGP Conference in Indianapolis.

Continuing Education

CFRE: Pending

Unlock the Power of Planned Giving

Planned giving isn’t just about future gifts—it’s a transformative strategy that can strengthen your organization's financial outlook while deepening donor engagement.

Join us for an energizing session where you’ll learn simple, actionable steps to launch or enhance your planned giving efforts. Discover how to identify donors’ passions, navigate key giving tools with confidence, and implement best practices used by industry leaders to drive revenue and mission impact.

What You’ll Gain:

• A clear understanding of successful planned giving programs.
• Practical strategies to integrate planned giving into your fundraising efforts.
• Confidence in discussing planned gifts with donors in a way that inspires action.

This introductory-level program is ideal for nonprofit professionals, fundraisers, and anyone looking to build or refine their approach to planned giving. The session will be led by Elyse Kauffman of Everence, who bring a wealth of experience in helping organizations grow their planned giving programs.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain practical insights and strategies to elevate your fundraising success. Mark your calendar and register today!

Details:
9:00-9:30 Check in and Networking
9:30-11:30 Program

Continuing Education

• CFRE: Pending
• CLE: Pending

 Save the Date!

Mark your calendar for the 2025 Emerging Philanthropy Conference, happening on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the RLA Conference Center in Cranberry Township—just a short drive north of Pittsburgh. This premier event will bring together fundraising professionals from across the region for a day filled with inspiration, learning, and connections.

Earn valuable CFRE and CLE credits as you explore a diverse lineup of sessions designed to elevate your skills and expand your impact. Stay tuned for updates, and visit emergingphilanthropy.org to learn more.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to grow your network and strengthen your practice. We look forward to seeing you there!