Chicago Council on Planned Giving - 2017 Annual Symposium Summary

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Thursday May 25, 2017
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
251 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611

Early Bird Member Rate (ends April 25): $250
Early Bird Non-Member Rate (ends April 25): $295

Member Rate (after April 25): $295
Non-Member Rate (after April 25): $395

By attending the 20th Annual Symposium, you will hear outstanding keynote addresses and take part in sessions specific to planned giving in Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced tracks. Throughout the day there will be opportunities to network with your peers and visit vendors’ exhibits.

MORNING KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Lessons from the Field: Kinship as an Intervention

The Rev. Gregory J. Boyle, S.J., is the founder and executive director of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, CA. He is the author of the 2010 New York Times-bestseller Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion. [read more]

LUNCHEON KEYNOTE ADDRESS

A Conversation with
Carole & Gordon Segal

In 1962, Gordon and Carole Segal were inspired to create a new, contemporary housewares business by the simple, well designed tableware they had seen while honeymooning in Europe. The Segals knew there were other young couples just like themselves – with more taste than money – so they followed their passion and opened Crate and Barrel in an abandoned elevator factory in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood. [read more]

Beginner Track Session Topics
Introduction to Planned Giving Essentials (2 part session)
Stewardship
CCPG Past Presidents' Panel

Intermediate Track Session Topics
Charitable Gift Annuities
Community Foundation Panel
Working with Financial Advisors
Planned Gift Marketing

Advanced Track Session Topics
Charitable Lead Trusts
Tax Forecast
Gift Planning Metrics
Blended Gifts