Pittsburgh Planned Giving Council
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PPGC News and Updates

  • September 26, 2023 1:59 PM | Anonymous

    The Pittsburgh Planned Giving Council (PPGC) is pleased to announce that three non-profit fundraising professionals have been selected to receive scholarships to the Emerging Philanthropy Conference on September 29, 2023. The Conference, which is co-hosted by AFP Western PA Chapter, will take place at the Regional Learning Alliance Conference Center in Cranberry Township.

    Congratulations to Teresa Trich, Director of Development, Braddock Carnegie Library; Devan Mercurio, Senior Manager of Development, Pittsburgh Public Theater; and Olivia Narciso, Donor Relations Manager, Pittsburgh Glass Center! 

    Pittsburgh Planned Giving Council is a membership organization of planned giving officers, development professionals, attorneys, financial planners, financial services officers, and insurance underwriters. The Council meets regularly to discuss issues and trends in the area of charitable gift planning and provides educational opportunities for its members. Visit our website at: ppgc.net.

  • September 18, 2023 10:10 AM | Anonymous

    Our programming committee is hard at work coming up with some great programs for 2024. In the meantime, here are the tentative dates for 2024.

    • Tuesday, January 9, 2024
    • Tuesday, March 19, 2024
    • Tuesday, July 16, 2024
    • Tuesday, September 10, 2024
    • Tuesday, November 12, 2024
  • July 28, 2023 11:24 AM | Anonymous

    New to gift planning? Meet your peers!  

    The CGP Emerging Professionals affinity group aims to ease entry into gift planning for those with five or fewer years of experience in the field. Join us for a series of virtual events covering topics key to your development as a gift planner, a casual monthly Zoom meet-up, and an annual social at CGP conference. 

    You don't have to be a member of CGP to participate. RSVP for upcoming events at https://charitablegiftplanners.org/emerging-professionals

  • July 10, 2023 9:43 AM | Anonymous

    Based on our recent poll, there is significant interest in receiving text notifications for events, membership notifications, etc. This is an opt-in program and is based on your profile having a valid cell phone AND your consent to receive text messages (you will not receive messages unless these fields are completed.) Update your member profile if you would like to participate.


  • July 10, 2023 9:33 AM | Anonymous

    We want to help you get the word out! Does your organization have an upcoming event that you want to share? Visit https://ppgc.net/community and let us know!

  • July 10, 2023 9:30 AM | Anonymous

    Our job listings page has received an upgrade, and is now integrated with Zip Recruiter! Review our current open positions, sign up for automatic email notfications, or post your position with us. As an added benefit, PPGC members can post a 30-day job listing for free!

  • July 10, 2023 9:28 AM | Anonymous

    With the WildApricot for Members app, you can interact with PPGC and fellow members from your mobile device. See our membership roster, register for upcoming events, amd more. Try it out!

  • June 22, 2023 4:47 PM | Anonymous


    Have you wanted to start a planned giving program, but been discouraged or intimidated by a lack of resources, planned giving expertise or time?  In this interactive session, Jack Owen, Esquire and Kara D. Mostowy, CFRE, GPC will dispel common myths about planned giving programs.  You’ll leave this session with a methodology to develop a scalable planned giving program. Learn more and register at https://ppgc.net/event-5044120

  • June 20, 2023 4:47 PM | Anonymous

    Facing increasing costs of hosting events at the Rivers Club, the PPGC Board voted to increase dues to $125/year effective July 1, 2023. New members and renewals before July 1, 2023 will be processed at the current $100/year rate. Thank you for your support of the PIttsburgh Planned Giving Council!

  • June 20, 2023 4:46 PM | Anonymous


    We are pleased to announce that philanthropist and former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch will be the keynote speaker for our 2023 Emerging Philanthropy Conference. Registration is now open--learn more by visiting emergingphilanthropy.org

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