Donors at every level are looking for guidance on how to use their generosity most effectively—and we need to be ready to advise them accurately.

The new tax law allows roughly 90% of taxpayers to deduct up to $2,000 for charitable donations. But what does that mean for donors who itemize? How should corporations be thinking about charitable strategies that maximize social impact while remaining tax-efficient? And most importantly, what should we be telling our donors right now?

Join us for the Pittsburgh Planned Giving Council’s March luncheon as we explore these timely questions and their practical implications for the nonprofit sector. Our guest speaker, attorney Nicolas Sasso of Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, specializes in charitable giving and estate planning and will break down what the “One Big Beautiful Bill” means for you, your organization, and your donors.

This engaging and informative program will also provide an opportunity to connect with colleagues, share ideas, and gain insights to strengthen your work with donors and clients.

Bonus for Members: As a special benefit, PPGC members may bring one guest who has not previously attended as a guest at no additional cost. This offer is intended as a one-time opportunity for prospective members—just be sure to include your guest when you register.

We hope to see you there!

From Board Confusion to Board Leadership: Building the Culture that Fuels Planned Giving

When boards are unclear about their role in philanthropy, donors hesitate—and giving quietly stalls. Too often, organizations focus on technical strategy while overlooking the leadership behaviors that build long-term trust.

Join the Pittsburgh Planned Giving Council on May 12, 2026, as we welcome author and advancement executive Kimberly Dye for a dynamic, hands-on session designed to help advancement professionals and nonprofit leaders strengthen board engagement in legacy giving.

This practical program will equip you to diagnose board-level cultural and governance gaps that undermine donor confidence—and replace them with clarity, ownership, and alignment. Participants will leave with a roadmap for engaging boards as true philanthropic leaders capable of strengthening relationships, inspiring legacy commitments, and accelerating long-term impact.

What You’ll Gain:

• Tools to diagnose board culture issues that affect donor trust

• Clear expectations that drive board engagement in legacy giving

• Leadership behaviors that inspire long-term commitment

• Strategies to replace fear and ambiguity with confidence and ownership

• A concrete “next move” to strengthen planned giving readiness

Session Highlights:

• Reframing board leadership for philanthropic impact

• Exploring how culture shapes donor perception

• Identifying unspoken expectations that derail engagement

• Completing a Board Alignment Scorecard

• Translating diagnosis into actionable priorities

Attendees will receive a copy of Getting to the Yes: A Board Member’s Guide to Philanthropic Leadership. Courtesy of Empriente Consulting LLC.

As always, connect with colleagues, exchange ideas, and strengthen your work with donors and clients.

Bonus for Members: PPGC members may bring one guest at no additional cost—just be sure to include your guest when you register.

We hope to see you there!