Inland Northwest Planned Giving Council (INWPGC)

11/15/2021

Virtually network with your colleagues this Wednesday via Zoom where we'll chat then learn about the upcoming transfer of wealth and how you can use it to grow planned gifts and or your nonprofit organization. This program features guest speaker Aaron McMurray of Innovia Foundation.

This event is free for INWPGC members; $20 for non-members and guests. For more info and to register:

Join us as we welcome Aaron McMurray of Innovia Foundation as he discusses strategies for utilizing the region-wide transfer of wealth campaign to grow planned gifts and build charitable endowments.

11/09/2021

One of the most important aspects of is following the ever changing legislation behind tax laws. For those who relish the opportunity to observe the evolution of pending policies related to tax laws, check out the following websites recommended by our peers at the Seattle Estate Planning Council ⬇️

https://www.taxpolicycenter.org/
https://taxfoundation.org/

11/02/2021

Come together with your planned giving colleagues via Zoom to hear about the "5% Invested; Fully Committed" campaign at Innovia Foundation.

Dr. Aaron McMurray will lead us on a conversation about strategies for utilizing the region-wide transfer of wealth campaign to grow planned gifts and build charitable endowments.

This event is free for INWPGC members and $20 for non-members and guests. For more information and to register ➡️ https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eiozndxn4ee8f042&oseq=&c=&ch=

10/13/2021

No one can deny that the past year and a half has been filled with uncertainty and changes.

Check out this recent article from The Journal of Accountancy that addresses COVID caused fluctuations in employee workflow and program pivots in the context of the sector and how can work to facilitate changes that are mission focused and people centered.

Click here for more info and to read the article ⬇️ https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/issues/2021/may/not-for-profit-board-role-in-post-coronavirus-success.html

09/21/2021

Starting on October 7, one of our sister councils, the Planned Giving Council of Eastern Wisconsin, is offering a virtual workshop series that you won't want to miss.

For $120 you get 7 virtual, interactive sessions held on consecutive Thursday's from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Workshop topics include:

📍 October 7: Introduction to Terms & Concepts
📍 October 14: Introduction to Vehicles
📍 October 21: Overview of Planned Giving Programs and Ethical Considerations
📍 October 28: Fundamentals of Income, Gift and Estate Taxes
📍 November 4: Bequests, Charitable Trusts, and Gifts of Special Assets
📍 November 11: Retirement Accounts, Life Insurance and Charitable Gift Annuities
📍 November 18: Attracting Donors and Keeping Them

Interested in learning more about the workshop series and to register, then click below:

The CARES ACT has introduced some important parameters with giving and deductions this year. PGC-EW members Abby Magnuson and Jason Kohout at Foley & Lardner, have put together a

09/14/2021

📣 to register for the first program of the 2021-2022 INWPGC season--it's sure to be a good one! Come here Steve Scranton of Washington Trust Bank talk about the economic forecast for the inland northwest and how it relates to planned giving.

Click below to get all of the details and register for the tomorrow's lunch time program. ⬇️ The program is free for INWPGC members and $20 for guests:

Join us as we welcome Steve Scranton, CFA of Washington Trust Bank as he discusses current relevant topics such as employment statistics, COVID-19 recovery, impending eviction crises, and inflation fears, and how it all impacts our region.

09/01/2021

Love giving back to the community? Then Habitat for Humanity-Spokane might be the workplace for you!

Currently, they have two local fundraising-related job openings for:

🔹 Resource Development Director
🔹 Community Relations Manager

For more information and to apply:

We are excited to be growing our team and are looking for valuable people to help us directly impact the lives of the families we serve. If you have a passion for making a difference and want to help others by using your individual skills, please review all of our job openings below. Should you have...

08/22/2021

Check out this awesome job opportunity in the Spokane area. The Northwest Division of the Salvation Army is looking for a Donor Relations Director.

Interested? Details below 👇 in the opportunity guide. To apply, go to https://northwest.salvationarmy.org/

The Salvation Army in the Pacific Northwest serving Washington and Northern Idaho and Northern Montana

08/17/2021

Check out this great article about donor advised funds. 👇 Did you know that there is over $100 Billion sitting in DAFs in the United States waiting to be distributed to charities and nonprofits throughout the country? Read what billionaire philanthropist John Arnold thinks about that below 👇

Philanthropist John Arnold said donor-advised funds are hoarding more than $100 billion in charitable gifts that should be going to communities in need.

07/30/2021

Are you a member of INWPGC looking for a for your next job posting? Then check out the free job board offered as a service to Charitable Gift Planners.

The job board is strictly for fundraisers posting an opening in the following professional fields:

📍 Major Gifts
📍 Development
📍 Planned Giving
📍 Annual Giving

Postings will stay up for 2 months. Click below 👇 for more information:

Find the right fit. Advanced Search Philanthropy is a niche market, and this job board is dedicated to those wishing to improve their careers in gift planning, major gifts, development, support staff, and more. We help educate job seekers by making this list available to the nonprofit sector. For a....

06/11/2021

LAST CALL for the INWPGC Sizzlin' Summer Social!

Register now for the June 16 networking and social event. Food and drink provided for INWPGC members. you won't want to miss it. Register today:

We've missed you! Have you missed us? If you are missing all of your INWPGC friends as badly as we are then you won't want to miss our Sizzle Into Summer Social on June 16 at 4:00 pm. With lovely weather around the corner we will be noshing on appetizers and beverages outside of the SNAP building on...

05/14/2021

Don't miss out on the last INWPGC program of the season!

Register now for our May 19 virtual event where we'll view a Claire Axelrad, CFRE, webinar to learn about the growing significance of DAFs in the total philanthropy picture, how they work and how they may be of benefit to your charity. Post Q&A discussion to followed lead by local financial advisor, Eric Green, of Purpose Financial.

For more info and to register: 👇

Join us as we view a Claire Axelrad, CFRE, webinar to learn about the growing significance of DAFs in the total philanthropy picture, how they work and how they may be of benefit to your charity. Post Q&A discussion to followed lead by local financial advisor, Eric Green, of Purpose Financial.