Eastern Iowa Planned Giving Council
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Programs

What to expect

Programs with EIPGC are free for members and $25 for non-members. They include time for networking before each event begins and feature experts in planned giving, financial planning, and fundraising.

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Upcoming Programs

2026 Fall Social

2026 Fall Social

2026 Fall Social

September 25, 8:00-9:00 am
Kava House
22 2nd St SW, Swisher, IA 52338


Grab a coffee and connect with fellow professionals at the Eastern Iowa Planned Giving Council's Fall Social. This casual gathering is a great chance to catch up with colleagues, meet new faces, and learn more about EIPGC and the benefits of membership. Whether you'r

September 25, 8:00-9:00 am
Kava House
22 2nd St SW, Swisher, IA 52338


Grab a coffee and connect with fellow professionals at the Eastern Iowa Planned Giving Council's Fall Social. This casual gathering is a great chance to catch up with colleagues, meet new faces, and learn more about EIPGC and the benefits of membership. Whether you're a longtime member or just curious about getting involved, we'd love to see you there!


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Panel Discussion

2026 Fall Social

2026 Fall Social

September 16, 12:00-1:00 pm
 

Hosted at Kirkwood Community College, Horticulture Building, Rm 141

11:30 am Lunch 

12:00 pm Presentation 

  

Whether you’re new to planned giving or looking for fresh ideas to strengthen your approach, this engaging panel discussion is designed to help you build confidence and expand your perspective. Hear prac

September 16, 12:00-1:00 pm
 

Hosted at Kirkwood Community College, Horticulture Building, Rm 141

11:30 am Lunch 

12:00 pm Presentation 

  

Whether you’re new to planned giving or looking for fresh ideas to strengthen your approach, this engaging panel discussion is designed to help you build confidence and expand your perspective. Hear practical insights, real-world experiences, and proven strategies from some of the region’s leading planned giving professionals as they share what works, lessons learned, and ways to make planned giving conversations more approachable and effective. The session will offer an accessible, conversational opportunity to learn from the best—and leave with ideas you can put into practice right away.


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Save the Date!

2026 Fall Social

Save the Date!

November 18, 12:00-1:00 pm
 

11:30 am Lunch 

12:00 pm Presentation 


 Gain insights straight from the source. In this special EIPGC donor panel, donors will discuss what influences their giving, the causes they choose to support, and the impact they hope to make through their charitable investments. Don't miss this opportunity to hear direc

November 18, 12:00-1:00 pm
 

11:30 am Lunch 

12:00 pm Presentation 


 Gain insights straight from the source. In this special EIPGC donor panel, donors will discuss what influences their giving, the causes they choose to support, and the impact they hope to make through their charitable investments. Don't miss this opportunity to hear directly from donors and deepen your understanding of donor engagement.


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Recent Programs

April 2026

April 2026

April 2026

  Connecting Donor Passion with the Right Projects at the Right Time

Lauren Laur 

Vice President, Design

Advancement Resources

Feb 2026

April 2026

April 2026

  Understanding the Major Trends that are Impacting Donors Today… and Tomorrow! – How Shifts in Donor Behavior are Impacting Nonprofit Outreach

Presenter: Nathan Stelter

President of Stelter Company

Nov 2025

April 2026

Nov 2025

  The Human Touch, Enhanced: AI’s Role in Modern Development Work

Presenter: Megan Rife

Director of Development, UI Center for Advancement   

Oct 2025

Oct 2025

Nov 2025

  2025 Reconciliation Bill and its tax implications

Presenter: Craig Vander Leest

Managing Director at Robert W. Baird & Co.  

Oct 2025

Oct 2025

Oct 2025

  Fall Social

Members and future members were invited to Eastern Iowa Planned Giving Council's Fall Social. 

May 2025

Oct 2025

Oct 2025

  Spring Social

Members and future members were invited to Eastern Iowa Planned Giving Council's Spring Social. 

April 2025

February 2025

February 2025

  The New Iowa RIFT Law: Eliminating Delays When Requesting IRA & Other Death Claims 

Presenter: Johni Hays, Thompson & Associates, Sponsored by St. Luke's Foundation 

February 2025

February 2025

February 2025

 Top 10 Legacy Fundraising Strategies from Scientific Research: National Data & Results from the Lab

Presenter:  Russell James, Professor in Personal Financial Planning and Director of Graduate Studies in Charitable Planning at Texas Tech University

November 2024

February 2025

November 2024

Planned Giving - Elevating Donor Intent

Presenter:  Dan Haverkamp, 

Senior Director of Development, St. Ambrose University 

October 2024

February 2024

November 2024

Transfer of Wealth for Women: How Organizations Can Prepare for the Opportunity

Presenter:   Lois Buntz, 

Founder of Lois Buntz Consulting, LLC

April 2024

February 2024

February 2024

 Simple Answers to Big Dumb Questions

Presenter:  Craig Wruck, 

Senior Advisor to PG Calc

February 2024

February 2024

February 2024

 Secure Act 2.0 Benefits: IRA to Charitable Gift Annuity Rollover

Presenter:  Johnne Syverson, Executive Director of the Charitable Giving Resource Center.

Video Library

Eastern Iowa Planned Giving Council has a YouTube channel with several videos of past programs. 

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