MPGC 34th Annual Conference - November 2-3, 2010

Start Date	End Date	Location		Event Registration
02 Nov 2010	03 Nov 2010	St. Paul RiverCentre St. Paul, MN

Minnesota Planned Giving Conference

Conference walk-ins (including the Brisk Walk) will need to register on-site. Payment must be made via check, Visa, Mastercard, or Purchase Order.

MPGC's 34th Annual Conference

2010 Conference
November 2-3, 2010
Saint Paul RiverCentre

As one of the top planned giving events in the country, we attract more than 350 attendees from throughout the region for two full days of learning and discussing gift planning topics. More details will be available as they unfold.

Same Prices as Last Year!

	Until October 1	After October 1
Members	$295	$345
Non-Members	$345	$395

With written cancellation notice, received by October 22, you will receive a full refund, less a $25 administrative charge. Cancellations after October 22 are non-refundable. Notices of cancellation must be faxed to the MPGC office at 651-290-2266. No shows will be billed.

Featured Plenary Speakers include:

Christopher Hoyt, Professor of Law; B.A. (Northwestern University); M.S., J.D. (University of Wisconsin); C.P.A.
Michelle Janssen, Executive Director of Development, Valparaiso University
Richard Leider, Executive Coach and Author of The Power of Purpose: Find Meaning, Live Longer, Better
Robert Sharpe, Jr., President, The Sharpe Group
Margaret Sughrue Carlson, Senior Associate, Bentz Whaley Flessner

View the conference schedule | View complete speaker information (available soon)

Arrive a day early and attend the MPGC Brisk Walk

A Brisk Walk Through the Basics is an all-day introduction to the nuts and bolts of planned gift instruments. If you are new to planned giving, need a refresher, or are a development generalist, you should attend this course. You will get an excellent overview of gift planning and the tools you need to make the most of it. All are invited to attend; all will find the course worthwhile.

	Until October 1	After October 1
Brisk Walk Only Fee	$185	$200
Combined Conference and Brisk Walk Rates:
Brisk Walk And MEMBER Conference rate	$450	$515
Brisk Walk And NON-MEMBER Conference rate	$500	$540

Why Should You Attend?

Outstanding faculty and program that incorporates great national speakers while continuing to highlight our local expertise.

Unmatched Networking with high-caliber colleagues, non-profit executives and advisors.

Fantastic venue, meals and refreshments included with your registration fee!

Convenient accommodations for out-of-metro attendees. For a listing of nearby hotels, see below or call the MPGC office at (651) 290-7474.

Lodging

Below are some options for your stay:
Crowne Plaza St. Paul Riverfront 11 East Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul, MN 55101 Tel: 651-292-1900 Embassy Suites St. Paul 175 East Tenth Street Saint Paul, MN 55101 Tel: 651-224-5400 Hilton Garden Inn St. Paul City Center 411 Minnesota Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 Tel: 651-291-8800	Holiday Inn Downtown St. Paul 175 West Seventh Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 Tel: 651-225-1515 The Saint Paul Hotel 350 Market Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 Tel: 651-292-9292

Earn CFP, CLE, CFRE, and CTFA continuing education credits. Applications have been submitted to the Boards in support of these designations.

“The Minnesota Planned Giving Conference is a wonderful opportunity for those who can’t attend the National Conference on Planned Giving or who want to supplement that learning experience. Quality faculty and quality networking – Minnesota presents one of the best council conferences in the country.”

~ Tanya Howe Johnson, CAE, President and CEO, Partnership for Philanthropic Planning

Sign up to Sponsor or Exhibit!

The deadline has passed, but space is still available! Download the Sponsorship and Exhibitor Prospectus here.

Last year, the Minnesota Planned Giving Conference attracted more than 325 attendees, including planned giving professionals, financial planners, accountants, attorneys, and trust officers from more than 175 organizations in 9 states.