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2025-2026 Bi-Monthly Programs

CCPG is working on an exciting lineup of presenters for its 2025-2026 Season. This year’s Bi-Monthly Programs will be hosted in a hybrid format, so you have the option to attend virtually or in-person. In-person programs will be hosted at The Chicago Community Trust, 33 South State Street . All in-person attendees will also receive a boxed lunch, complimentary with event registration.

Save the Dates:
September 16, 2025
October 7, 2025 - Virtual Nuts & Bolts
November 18, 2025
January 13, 2026
February 10, 2026 - Virtual Nuts & Bolts
March 10, 2026 

CCPG members may sign up for the
Season Pass, which includes registration to all Bi-Monthly Program and two Nuts & Bolts webinars for an additional discount. Not a member? Join today! 

We hope to see you there!

Interested in speaking at a future CCPG Program? Fill out our Speaker Application Form.




Upcoming events

    • 09/16/2025
    • 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
    • Chicago Community Trust, 33 S. State St, Chicago, IL or Virtual

    Sign up now and save! Save an additional $20 when you purchase the CCPG Season Pass for $200, which includes registration for all Bi-Monthly meetings and Nuts & Bolts webinars.  

    Registration opening soon! 

    Program Schedule
    10:00 AM – 11:15 AM

    Navigating Gifts of Real Estate
    Speaker: Marcus Knotts, Purdue for Life Foundation

    11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Lunch break (Complimentary lunch will be provided to in-person attendees)

    12:15 PM – 1:30 PM 
    Panel Discussion: Attorney Insights on Planned Giving 
    Panelists: Kirk Hoopengarner, Partner, Quarles & Brady LLP
    Neil Kawashima, Partner, McDermott Will & Shulte LLP
    Moderated by Camille Licklider, Senior Executive Director Gift Planning Alumni Relations and Development, Northwestern University

     

    • 10/07/2025
    • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Teams Virtual Meeting

    CCPG members receive discounted rates on programs. Not a CCPG member? Join or renew today!

    Trust, Transparency, and Technology: Navigating the Planned Giving Journey with Boomers
    Speaker: Nathan Stelter, Stelter Company



    • 11/18/2025
    • 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
    • Chicago Community Trust, 33 S. State St, Chicago, IL or Virtual

    CCPG members receive discounted rates on programs. Not a CCPG member? Join or renew today!

    Program Schedule
    10:00 AM – 11:15 AM

    Blended Asks, Bigger Impact: Unlocking the Power of Integrated Fundraising
    Speaker: Mary Peterson, Founder, Databasey and the Hey Fundraiser Podcast, Strategic Partner, Alford Group

    11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Lunch break (Complimentary lunch will be provided to in-person attendees)

    12:15 PM – 1:30 PM 
    Early-Stage Planned Giving: Growing a Sustainable Program
    Speaker: Mary Peterson, Founder, Databasey and the Hey Fundraiser Podcast, Strategic Partner, Alford Group + Co-Presenter 


    • 01/13/2026
    • 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
    • Chicago Community Trust, 33 S. State St, Chicago, IL or Virtual

    CCPG members receive discounted rates on programs. Not a CCPG member? Join or renew today!

    More information coming soon! 

    • 02/10/2026
    • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Teams Virtual Meeting

    CCPG members receive discounted rates on programs. Not a CCPG member? Join or renew today!

    More information coming soon! 

    • 03/10/2026
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Chicago Community Trust, 33 S. State Street, Chicago, IL
    • 60

    CCPG's Roundtable Discussions!

    (in-person only)

    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*



     


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