Membership in Northern Illinois Planned Giving Council is open to all professionals working in the field of Planned Giving.

The Council meets quarterly, and provides educational opportunities for a range of skill levels in Planned Giving.

Benefits of membership:

• Quarterly education meetings conducted by leading planned Giving experts
• Networking and mentoring opportunities
• Continuing education on Planned Giving topics
• Opportunities to develop stronger relationships with allied professionals and donor advisors
• Elevating Planned Giving as a profession
• Reduced fees for educational programs

Some programs may be eligible for CFRE and other continuing education credits.

Annual dues for membership in the Northern Illinois Planned Giving Council (NIPGC) are $60 per year. Annual dues to join the National Association of Gift Planners (charitablefgiftplanners.org) are $180. National Association of Gift Planners membership is not a requirement of NIPGC membership.

Download Link: Fact Sheet and Membership Application

Northern Illinois Planned Giving Council 2022 Members*

Anderson Japanese Garden
Associated Bank
Barbara Olson Center of Hope
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Family Counseling Services
Goldie B. Floberg Center
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Nikolas Ritschel Foundation
Northern Illinois University Foundation
Rockford Park District Foundation
Rockford Rescue Mission
Rockford Symphony Orchestra
Smeja Homestead Foundation, Inc.
United Way of Rock River Valley

*The 2022 membership drive is currently underway, and the roster of members will be updated as new and renewed memberships are received.