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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

      • 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!

      10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
      More information coming soon! 

      11:15 AM - 12:15 PM - LUNCH BREAK


      12:15 PM - 1:30 PM 
      An outlook on the year ahead from the CDO perspective.
      Shannon Duval, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Advocate Health

      • 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!

      AI and the Future of Gift Planning: What's Real, What's Next
      Speaker: Susan Lewers, JD, Associate Vice President, Major Gifts and Gift Planning at Illinois Institute of Technology

      Presentation & Speaker Details

      AI and the Future of Gift Planning: What's Real, What's Next
      AI isn't coming—it's here. From predictive analytics to personalized stewardship, artificial intelligence is changing the way fundraisers work and donors make decisions. Join Susan Lewers for a practical look at how AI is already influencing gift planning today, what's around the corner, and how we can embrace innovation while keeping the human connection at the heart of philanthropy.

      Speaker: Susan Lewers, JD, Associate Vice President, Major Gifts and Gift Planning at Illinois Institute of Technology

      • 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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