President's Pen
Dear Colleagues,
As President of the Greater Cincinnati Planned Giving Council, I am often asked two very timely questions.
First: What are the benefits of membership in GCPGC?
Second: How do you find/keep donors in this horrible economy?
The answer to both can be found in the two events that are coming up this spring. The April 21 Seminar with Terrence McNally, "1,001 Fund-raising Tales", will be a hands-on presentation about the key to fundraising - telling your organization's story in the best way possible. Mr. McNally is a screenwriter, actor and acclaimed speaker who will work with fund-raising professionals, our board members, volunteers and executive directors at the half-day event. Donors will engage with us if we use facts and figures in a way that touches their emotions. Mr. McNally will unlock the secrets to great stories. The cost for the day, which includes a full breakfast, snacks and lots of take-away materials is reduced for GCPGC members.
The 11th annual Voices of Giving reception will be held on June 17 at the studios of CET. Only GCPGC members can nominate a donor who has made a bequest to their organization. New this year is a category for professional advisors, but again only GCPGC members can nominate these helpful allies. The event is free. What a great way to be good stewards and to honor one of your best donors or advisors - at no cost to you or your organization! With all the publicity the event generates, Voices of Giving is a free and easy way to tell your organization's story, and to keep its mission and needs in front of other potential donors. For 2009, in addition to print and web publicity, CET will air 30-second spots featuring the honorees. Remember, everyone who is nominated is honored at Voices of Giving. Nominations are due on April 15, so don't delay and don't miss out on this benefit of membership and this wonderful opportunity to find and keep valued donors!
The primary mission of GCPGC is to increase the quantity and quality of planned giving in our community by providing a forum for education, training and networking. "1,001 Fund-raising Tales" and Voices of Giving are two outstanding opportunities you will want to enjoy.
Sincerely,
Andrea Herzig
President, GCPGC
GCPGC is a local council of the Partnership of Philanthropic Planning (formerly known as the NCPG). It is one of the largest and most active planned giving councils in the country. Membership makes great sense and is a terrific value with a host of benefits.
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