Become a Member

Quick Join

We welcome your participation and invite you to submit a membership application online at www.ncpg.org.  Choose membership and click on join/renew.  Type in Four States, Planned Giving Council of the ... and complete the information requested.  Your online application and dues will be forwarded to our local council.

Types of Membership

Private individuals

Membership is open to individuals who are interested in seeing an increase in charitable gifts through planned giving.

Gifts are incorporated in an estate document such as:

  • a bequest in a will
  • a named beneficiary in a retirement account
  • a named beneficiary in an insurance policy
  • etc.

Nonprofits

Individuals who work for a non-profit institution and are involved with planned giving at any level in their positions. Professional advisors are also encouraged to join to enhance their knowledge about advising clients on planned gifts.

Professional advisors include:

  • attorneys who practice law dealing with estate planning
  • trust officers
  • financial advisors
  • accountants
  • real estate brokers
  • stock brokers
  • insurance advisors
  • etc.

Leaders

Membership consists of individuals who are leaders and future leaders in the four states in the area of gift planning:

  • active, involved individuals who have a finger on the pulse of their professions;
  • growth-oriented and well established professionals,
  • newcomers to the field who are willing to learn, grow, and assist.

Benefits

  • networking opportunities
  • a subscription to the quarterly Journal of Gift Planning,
  • access to the national directory of council members,
  • access to the GIFT-PL listserve
  • the opportunity to attend the annual National Conference on Planned Giving at a reduced fee. The conference offers advanced learning opportunities on many important professional issues such as tax and legal requirements, donor research, government relations, and ethics.

You can access our membership directory for more information.

Become a Member

Our strong focus on knowledge extends to the National level, where we recognize that it is crucial to be tuned in to the big picture as well as to the local one. You can become a member of the National Committee on Planned Giving (NCPG) in addition to the Planned Giving Council of the Four States.

Full Membership dues:

$145.00 (Includes membership in Planned Giving Council of the Four States and The National Committee on Planned Giving)

NCPG-Only Dues

$140.00

PGC of the Four States-Only Dues

$45.00

For your convenience, credit card dues payments can be processed most quickly by using our on-line service at www.ncpg.org.