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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:
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

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

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

    Program Schedule 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
    Blended Gifts, Bigger Impact
    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 and Karen Bippus, Director, Endowment Gifits and Planned Giving, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association 

    1:30 PM – 2:30 PM 
    After Hours Discussion
    We invite those who attend in-person to stay for an After Hours informal discussion and networking time with your colleagues. More information will be included in your email confirmation.

    Presentation & Speaker Details

    Blended Gifts, Bigger Impact
    Join fellow Major Gift and Planned Giving Officers in Chicago for a dynamic, hands-on session designed to unlock the transformative power of blended gifts and elevate your organization’s fundraising impact. Led by seasoned fundraising coach Mary Petersen, who brings over 25 years of experience securing complex, high-impact gifts, this session will equip you with the confidence and tools you need to navigate donor conversations that seamlessly integrate current and planned giving while honoring donor intent, strengthening relationships, and maximizing lifetime value.

    Whether you’re new to blended giving or just looking to sharpen your approach, you’ll walk away with:

    • Proven strategies to initiate and guide donor conversations around major and planned giving
    • Language that resonates with donors, even in uncertain times
    • Opportunities for meaningful discussion and collaboration between MGOs and PGOs in the Chicago area
    • Real-world donor scenarios you can share with colleagues
    • Renewed clarity, confidence, and inspiration to elevate your fundraising efforts

    To get the most from this experience, MGOs and PGOs are encouraged to attend this session together to strengthen cross-functional collaboration. Don’t have a partner? No problem — this session is still designed with you in mind! If you have any questions or topics you'd like covered during the session, please feel free to reach out to Mary Petersen directly at mary@heyfundraiser.comCFRE: pending approval.

    Early-Stage Planned Giving: Growing a Sustainable Program


    Early Bird Registration Fees -- Ends October 29
    $55 Member 
    $85 Non-member 
    Registration Fees -- Starting October 30
    $65 Member
    $95 Non-member 


    • 01/13/2026
    • 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
    • The 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
    • The 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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