Committees

Awards Committee

Chair: Delia Perez

This committee partners with the Association of Fundraising Professionals/Greater Philadelphia Chapter to attract, nominate and select recipients of the Legacy Award for Planned Giving Philanthropist that is awarded during the annual National Philanthropy Day.  

Marketing & Communications Committee

Co-Chairs: Megan Cantalupo (Newsletter) and Colleen Becht-Foltz (Social Media)

This committee develops and implements all marketing initiatives through a variety of media to increase public awareness of the council and its work, educate members about their opportunities and benefits, and attract new members.

Membership Committee

Chair: Justin Rodstrom

Attracting and retaining members is key to the future success of the Council.  This committee promotes the Council within the fundraising community while encouraging current members to renew their membership with PGCGP.  In addition, scholarship eligibility is awarded to furloughed or unemployed colleagues, or colleagues whose nonprofit budgets do not cover professional development expenses.

Mentorship Committee

Chair: Aruna Pappu

Planned giving professionals who would like to have a mentor from among senior members of the Council go to this Committee. Committee members recruit and match mentors and mentees.

Planned Giving Course^sm Committee

Co-Chairs: Colleen Becht-Foltz and Aruna Pappu

The Planned Giving Course^sm is a two-day educational program providing a comprehensive introduction to gift planning for those with little or no experience in this area of fundraising. This is a select committee that develops curriculum, selects faculty, coordinates Course logistics and manages marketing. 

Planned Giving Day Committee

Co-Chairs: Kara Chickson and Greg Johnson

Planned Giving Day is a one-day educational conference involving multiple tracks and sessions, and hosts an exhibit hall where sponsors promote their products and services to conference attendees. This committee consists of several subcommittees that coordinate all aspects of Planned Giving Day from session development, faculty identification, exhibitor recruitment, and marketing.

Programs Committee

Co-Chairs: Anat Becker and Joyce Michelfelder

This committee plans and schedules the Council’s three morning and lunch programs along with periodic roundtables.  Committee members identify the educational interests of Council members, recruit presenters, and work with staff to promote the programs.