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2025 Planned Giving Basics Course

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Planned Giving Basics Course
A Six-Part Course for Beginners, A Refresher Course for Intermediates
The Northern California Planned Giving Council is proud to present the 2025 Planned Giving Basics Course. This 6-part 12-hour introductory course features instruction from some of the most experienced planned giving practitioners in the Bay Area. Students will receive handouts and materials provided by each session instructor to use during the series and to keep as a reference.  Each 2-hour session is interactive and will be presented online via Zoom. While we are operating in a virtual world, opportunities to ask questions, have discussions, and become acquainted and network with fellow attendees will be made available for the best possible experience.

All sessions will be live and will not be recorded.  
Please ensure your availability on the dates below before registering. Register by August 29, 2025.

REGISTER HERE

Course Details

September 4  - October 9, 2025
All sessions will be held via Zoom on Thursdays, 1:00pm - 3:00pm with the exception of Session 5 which is being held on Tuesday, September 30.
Session #1 - September 5, 2025
What is Planned Giving? 
Presented by Sindy L. Craig, JD, LL.M 

Session #2 - September 11, 2025
Gift Planning Conversations: Facilitating Meaningful Gifts
Presented by Jay Auslander 

Session #3 - September 18, 2025
Gifts Through Wills, Trusts & Beneficiary Designations and the Importance of Legacy Stewardship 
Presented by Jeanine Crider
Session #4 - Tuesday, September 25, 2025
Doing Good by Doing Well: Life Income Gifts
Presented by Jeffrey Woods

Session #5 - Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Planned Giving Marketing and What to Do When Your Donor Dies
Presented by Andy Ragone

Session #6 - October 9, 2025
Putting it All Together
Presented by David Russo

Registration Fees

$150 - NCPGC Member
$215 - Non-member

REGISTRATION & MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL OFFER TO NEW MEMBERS ONLY!
$260 - Special Registration & Membership Offer* (Regular value is $325)

(*Only available for individuals who have never been a member of NCPGC. Please contact [email protected] or call 626-773-8030.)

All sessions will be live.  Please ensure your availability on the dates listed before registering.
Questions? Contact NCPGC at [email protected]. 

With membership, you'll not only receive the discounted price to attend the Planned Giving Basics Course,
but you'll also have discounted access to a host of lectures and lunches, along with NCPGC's annual conference. 
Check out our Membership Benefits and join today!

REGISTER HERE

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  • About Us
    • Council History
    • 2025 Council Leadership
    • Donate
    • Get Involved
    • Recognition >
      • Hoffmire Award
      • Philanthropist Award
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    • Contact Us
  • Membership
    • Join/Renew
    • Member Directory
    • Model Standards of Practice
  • Education
    • 2025 Upcoming Events
    • 2025 Planned Giving Basics Course
    • Heidi Strassburger Masters Programs
    • Programs History
    • Leave Your Legacy
  • Sponsorship
  • 2025 Conference
    • 2025 Conference Schedule
    • 2025 Conference Speakers
    • 2025 Conference Sponsorship