We are happy to announce our 33rd Annual Northern California Planned Giving Conference is an in-person event happening on April 30, 2026, from 8:00 am - 5:30 pm at The Westin San Francisco Airport, Millbrae, CA. This conference focuses on an overarching theme, "The Future of Philanthropy: Human Values in a Digital Age."
This year, we are proud to feature two distinguished Keynote Speakers who bring exceptional insight and expertise to our conference. Each will offer a unique perspective on the opportunities and challenges shaping our industry, delivering thought-provoking ideas and practical takeaways designed to inspire action.
This year, we are proud to feature two distinguished Keynote Speakers who bring exceptional insight and expertise to our conference. Each will offer a unique perspective on the opportunities and challenges shaping our industry, delivering thought-provoking ideas and practical takeaways designed to inspire action.
Our Morning Keynote Speaker is award-winning fundraising professional, innovative leader and non-profit operations specialist, Nicola Lawrence, MSc, MA, MSFP, PgC, CAP®, CFRE, Chair of the National National Association of Charitable Gift Planner and Vice President, Individual Giving, Phoenix Children’s Foundation.
Nicola specializes in revitalizing underperforming development shops and unlocking revenue through adapting to ai, generational patterns and integrated gift planning. Beyond fundraising, she has led several non-profits in operations and senior leadership. By designing effective policies and guiding organizations through risk mitigation, adherence to legislation, and strategic planning, she helps them achieve their missions. Her commitment to ethical practices and impactful philanthropy has earned respect throughout the sector.
As a conference speaker, Nicola shares insights nationwide, focusing on emerging technologies, challenging norms to adapt economic and legislative realities and championing integrated approaches to charitable gift planning.
She serves on the board of the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners and is VP of Arizona Charitable Gift Planners. Nicola is gift planning faculty at the AHP Madison Institute.
Nicola specializes in revitalizing underperforming development shops and unlocking revenue through adapting to ai, generational patterns and integrated gift planning. Beyond fundraising, she has led several non-profits in operations and senior leadership. By designing effective policies and guiding organizations through risk mitigation, adherence to legislation, and strategic planning, she helps them achieve their missions. Her commitment to ethical practices and impactful philanthropy has earned respect throughout the sector.
As a conference speaker, Nicola shares insights nationwide, focusing on emerging technologies, challenging norms to adapt economic and legislative realities and championing integrated approaches to charitable gift planning.
She serves on the board of the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners and is VP of Arizona Charitable Gift Planners. Nicola is gift planning faculty at the AHP Madison Institute.
Our Lunch Keynote Speaker is Andrew Fussner, Esq. He currently serves as the national Vice President of Estate Settlement for the American Heart Association and oversees the administration of $85 to $110 million in bequest assets annually for the organization. He is based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Before assuming his current role, he served in several planned giving roles with the AHA; and before joining the AHA, he was an attorney with the Tampa office of a large, national law firm. He specialized in estate planning, probate/trust administration, and tax law.
He also serves on the Board of Directors for American Council on Gift Annuities (ACGA) and the GTE Financial Credit Union and holds a law degree, a B.S. in Accounting, and a B.A. in Political Science - all from the University of Florida.
He also serves on the Board of Directors for American Council on Gift Annuities (ACGA) and the GTE Financial Credit Union and holds a law degree, a B.S. in Accounting, and a B.A. in Political Science - all from the University of Florida.
For more than 30 years, Northern California Planned Giving Council has provided top quality educational and networking opportunities at our annual planned giving conference. We hope you will join us as we explore innovative ways to make an impact into the future!
REGISTRATION FEES
STARTING APRIL 1, 2026
Member: $360; Non-Member: $420**
SPECIAL REGISTRATION AND MEMBERSHIP OFFER
STARTING APRIL 1, 2026
Conference MEMBER Rate + NCPGC Membership for $470 (regular value* $530)
*Regular value is the nonmember registration rate plus the membership fee of $110
**Tax and platform fee not included in this price
REGISTRATION FEES
STARTING APRIL 1, 2026
Member: $360; Non-Member: $420**
SPECIAL REGISTRATION AND MEMBERSHIP OFFER
STARTING APRIL 1, 2026
Conference MEMBER Rate + NCPGC Membership for $470 (regular value* $530)
*Regular value is the nonmember registration rate plus the membership fee of $110
**Tax and platform fee not included in this price
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