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Join the Western Michigan Planned Giving Group

Elevate your practice and expand your impact by joining the Western Michigan Planned Giving Group (WMPGG), the region's premier network for gift planning professionals, nonprofit leaders, attorneys, financial advisors, and philanthropic partners.

As a member, you'll gain access to:

  • Expert Education — Regular programs and seminars featuring leading voices in charitable gift planning, tax law updates, and emerging trends in philanthropy
  • Powerful Networking — Connect with a diverse community of professionals across law, finance, accounting, and nonprofit development who share your commitment to advancing charitable giving
  • Referral Opportunities — Build relationships that translate into trusted referrals and collaborative partnerships throughout West Michigan
  • Professional Development — Stay current on best practices and technical knowledge essential to structuring effective planned gifts
  • Community Impact — Join a mission-driven group dedicated to strengthening the culture of philanthropy across our region

Whether you're a seasoned gift planning professional or new to the field, WMPGG offers the resources, relationships, and expertise to help you and the organizations you serve thrive.

Become a member today and be part of a community shaping the future of philanthropy in West Michigan.

**Annual dues: $50. Members gain access to all of the above for no additional cost.**

We are affiliated with the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP), the source for education, research and advocacy for professionals who have a role in designing and implementing charitable gift planning. By selecting membership in both CGP and WMPGG, you will gain access to a broad array of knowledge and connections needed to thrive in your career, as well as the broader field of charitable giving.

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NATIONAL MEMBER BENEFITS

Advance your career and expertise

Unlock your career potential through the CGP Mentor Program, search for your next career opportunity in the CGP Career Center, and/or apply for a Partial Tuition Waiver from the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.

Connect with a 6000-strong community of your peers

Join active discussions in CGP Link, CGP’s virtual community space to ask questions, network with colleagues who share your workplace experiences, challenges and goals, and build careerlong connections. Share ideas, resources and templates and get new perspectives on familiar challenges when you need them.

Engage with CGP Advocacy initiatives

Stay up to date on the government news that affects your donors as well as the gift planning profession as a whole. Participate in CGP’s bimonthly Advocacy Updates and learn about opportunities to get involved.

LEARN WITH CGP'S EXCLUSIVE MEMBER RESOURCES

Access the latest demographic and salary data reports as well as hundreds of articles, guidelines, and continuing education materials through CGP’s library of member-exclusive resources and CGP’s CFRE-accredited webinar series.

Enjoy member discounts on educational materials, exams, and CGP Conference registration

Receive $200 off registration for CGP Conference, the leading national conference for charitable gift planners. CGP members also enjoy: 25% off Gift Planner’s Workstation™ from Planned Giving Interactive; 20% off the Certified Fund Raising Executive exam and recertification fees; 30% off a subscription to Planned Giving Today; and 20% off subscriptions to charitableplanning.com.

Enhance your knowledge of the field

Get cutting-edge insight on innovative programming ideas, best practices, and trending topics in the charitable gift planning field with unlimited access to CGP’s relaunched The Journal of Gift Planning and “Dead Giveaway” podcast. 

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