Bi-Monthly Program: Roundtables - March 10, 2026

CCPG's Roundtable Discussions

In-Person Only; please note new location! 

The roundtables are an in-person event. However, we have a virtual option for CCPG members who would like to participate in the Annual Meeting from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM. Please email Christine Kowal at christine@frontlineco.com and a link will be provided to you.

Program Schedule

10:00 AM – 10:05 AM  Brief Welcome
10:05 AM – 10:30 AM  1st Round
10:35 AM – 11:00 AM  2nd Round
11:05 AM – 11:30 AM  3rd Round
11:35 AM – 12:00 PM  4th Round
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM    Lunch and CCPG Annual Meeting
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - After Hours Discussion 

After Hours Discussion
We invite those who attend in-person to stay for an After Hours informal discussion and networking time with your colleagues. 

Topics to include:

1. Family Foundations vs. DAF's, Kim Eney, Loeg & Loeb
2. Gift Planning Training for Major Gift Officers, Camille Licklider, Northwestern University
3. Metrics and Performance Measurement, Jessica Noe, Feeding America
4. Gift Agreements, Farheen Asif, Northwestern University
5. Working with Major Gift Officers, Kristen Lynch, St. Mary's College
6. Planned Giving Marketing, Jenny Carroll, University of Illinois
7. Stewarding Planned Giving Donors, Geoff Hammond, University of Illinois
8. Tax Basics for Gift Planners, Sam Plusker, University of Illinois
9. Identifying Planned Giving Prospects, Kathy Kielar and Wendy Berner, WTTW
10. Making Your CRM Work for Gift Planning, Rachel Pike-Norton, Northwestern Medicine
11. Maximizing Marketing on Any Budget, Katie Pfeiffer, TIAA Kaspick

Registration Fees

Early Bird Registration Fees -- Ends February 27
$55 Member 
$85 Non-member 

Registration Fees -- Starting February 28
$65 Member
$95 Non-member