Pittsburgh Planned Giving Council
Learn. Lead. Serve.

Founded in 1984, the Pittsburgh Planned Giving Council provides educational and networking resources to gift planning and allied professionals to promote charitable gift planning. We envision a community where every individual leaves a legacy through philanthropic estate gifts.

The Council meets regularly to discuss issues and trends in the area of charitable gift planning, and is affiliated with the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners.

    • March 11, 2025
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Rivers Club, Pittsburgh, PA
    • 59
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    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

    CLE: Pending

    • May 13, 2025
    • Rivers Club, Pittsburgh, PA
    • 61
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    Mark your calendar for an upcoming Planned Giving 101 session presented by Elyse Kauffman and Phil Pratt from Everence. This introductory program, titled "Simple Strategies for Planned Giving," is designed to equip you with practical tools and techniques to start or strengthen your planned giving efforts.


    Details:
    Stay tuned for additional information on time and registration details.


    Continuing Education

    CFRE: Pending

    CLE: Pending

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Pittsburgh Planned Giving Council
PO Box 14852
Pittsburgh, PA 15234

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