We Honor Our Community's
Outstanding Planned Giving Professional
The Planned Giving Round Table of Northern Nevada and the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Sierra Chapter, are thrilled have partnered for the last three years on the annual award for Outstanding Gift Planning Professional. The 2023 award will be presented at the 32nd Annual Cornerstone Awards during National Philanthropy Day on Thursday, November 16, 2023.
Congratulations to past Outstanding Gift Professional Award Recipients:
2023 Award Winner: Simon Williams
2022 Award Winner: Heidi Foster
2021 and First-Ever Award Winner: Lisa Riley
Congratulations to past Outstanding Gift Professional Award Recipients:
2023 Award Winner: Simon Williams
2022 Award Winner: Heidi Foster
2021 and First-Ever Award Winner: Lisa Riley
Award Criteria
- At least five years practicing gift planning
- Is a current or past member of the Planned Giving Round Table of Northern Nevada (PGRT)
- Demonstrated success in inspiring others to incorporate gift planning into their charitable giving or work (either with clients/donors or educating other professionals)
- Has grown or developed a culture of gift planning at their organization
- Practices his/her profession in an exemplary manner
- Has demonstrated strong personal leadership qualities
Our Vision
Our vision is to be the leading organization delivering charitable gift planning education, networking and awareness in the Northern Nevada Community.
Our Mission
Our mission is to advance and promote charitable gift planning for professionals in Northern Nevada to increase planned giving literacy and further philanthropic impact in our community.
What We Do
We offer education programming and networking to increase cooperation among professional disciplines in charitable gift planning. Our programs provide accredited continuing education credits to CPAs, CFPs, and lawyers.
PGRT Scholarships Available
Are you interested in participating in the Planned Giving Round Table of Northern Nevada, but working on a small budget? Are you new to planned giving and want to learn more. Apply for a PGRT scholarship!
The Planned Giving Round Table of Northern Nevada is a proud Member Council of the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP). We adhere to the Model Standards of Practice for Charitable Gift Planners.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Join us for PGRT's NEW Lunch & Learn Series
A virtual event featuring a webinar by
Melanie J. Norton
Founder/CEO of Norton Philanthropic Counsel
Weaving Planned Giving into your Donor Conversations
via ZOOM | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Join us for PGRT's NEW Lunch & Learn Series
A virtual event featuring a webinar by
Melanie J. Norton
Founder/CEO of Norton Philanthropic Counsel
Weaving Planned Giving into your Donor Conversations
via ZOOM | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Spring Networking & Social Mixer
Napa-Sonoma South | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Spring Networking & Social Mixer
Napa-Sonoma South | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Stevie Casteel
Partner at Snell & Wilmer
Part 1: Planned Giving Agreements--Pitfalls to Avoid
Part 2: Considerations for Donations of Noncash Assets
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM | The Discovery
More details and RSVP information coming soon!
Stevie Casteel
Partner at Snell & Wilmer
Part 1: Planned Giving Agreements--Pitfalls to Avoid
Part 2: Considerations for Donations of Noncash Assets
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM | The Discovery
More details and RSVP information coming soon!
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You can always email inquiries@pgnv.org for more information on programming, learning and networking opportunities.
You can always email inquiries@pgnv.org for more information on programming, learning and networking opportunities.