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We are affiliated with the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP), the source for education, research and advocacy for professionals who have a role in designing and implementing charitable gift planning. CGP and Central Ohio collaborate to offer benefits and resources for members. Together, we give members at all levels the knowledge and connections they need to thrive in their local communities, as well as the broader field of charitable giving.
Hawai'i Gift Planning Council Membership
We create opportunities to change Hawai'i and the world through charitable giving. When you join the Hawai'i Gift Planning Council (HGPC), you’ll learn to create meaningful and transformational charitable gifts through seminars and networking opportunities with experts in our community. You will also gain access to one of the largest networks of professionals in charitable planning in the country, through dual membership in our national organization, the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP).
HGPC and CGP are not only looking out for the practice of charitable gift planning, but also the practitioners of gift planning. HGPC welcomes and encourages development professionals and members of the allied professions to join, attend meetings and educational presentations, and network with others in the planned giving community. Our goal is to add value to your career by serving as your source for education, research and advocacy. Our members include all the partners of the charitable planning team:
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Planned Gift Specialists
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Principal Gift Officers
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Major Gift Officers
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Development Generalists
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Wealth Advisors
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Estate Attorneys
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Trust Officers
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Tax Planners
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Anyone else who wants to network with professionals who help shape the future of philanthropy and wealth
NATIONAL MEMBER BENEFITS
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER AND EXPERTISE
Unlock your career potential through the CGP Mentor Program, search for your next career opportunity in the CGP Career Center, and/or apply for a Partial Tuition Waiver from the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
CONNECT WITH A 6000-STRONG COMMUNITY OF YOUR PEERS
Join active discussions in CGP Link, CGP’s virtual community space to ask questions, network with colleagues who share your workplace experiences, challenges and goals, and build careerlong connections. Share ideas, resources and templates and get new perspectives on familiar challenges when you need them.
ENGAGE WITH CGP ADVOCACY INITIATIVES
Stay up to date on the government news that affects your donors as well as the gift planning profession as a whole. Participate in CGP’s bimonthly Advocacy Updates and learn about opportunities to get involved.
LEARN WITH CGP’S EXCLUSIVE MEMBER RESOURCES
Access the latest demographic and salary data reports as well as hundreds of articles, guidelines, and continuing education materials through CGP’s library of member-exclusive resources and CGP’s CFRE-accredited webinar series.
ENJOY MEMBER DISCOUNTS ON EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, EXAMS, AND CGP CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Receive $200 off registration for CGP Conference, the leading national conference for charitable gift planners. CGP members also enjoy: 25% off Gift Planner’s Workstation™ from Planned Giving Interactive; 20% off the Certified Fund Raising Executive exam and recertification fees; 30% off a subscription to Planned Giving Today; and 20% off subscriptions to charitableplanning.com.
ENHANCE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE FIELD
Get cutting-edge insight on innovative programming ideas, best practices, and trending topics in the charitable gift planning field with unlimited access to CGP’s relaunched The Journal of Gift Planning and “Dead Giveaway” podcast.

