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The Minnesota Planned Giving Council is the professional association for people whose work includes developing, marketing and administering charitable planned gifts. Our members include fund-raisers for nonprofit organizations and institutions as well as consultants and professional advisors working in a variety of profit settings. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education and training of planned giving specialists, fund-raisers and professional advisors, and to raising public awareness of charitable giving overall and planned giving specifically.


Friends and Colleagues of Jim Scarpetta:

Friends, colleagues and family of Jim Scarpetta are gathering to share your stories about Jim and celebrate his extraordinary spirit that touched us all. We hope you can join us.

When: Tuesday, March 16
4:30-6:00 PM (and beyond if desired)
Where: Vic's Restaurant
201 Southeast Main St.
Minneapolis, MN
(Vic's is about a half-block from Pracna and the movie theater on Main St. on the same side of the street)
Parking: Parking is available on Main Street or at the Saint Anthony Falls parking ramp on Second Ave., between Second St. SE and University Ave. There is a tunnel from the ramp to the Saint Anthony Main buildings and the steps leading to Vic's.

Message from the Chair

Dear Minnesota Planned Giving Council Members,
Thank you for the opportunity to serve as president of your Minnesota Planned Giving Council I know I speak for fellow board members when I tell you it’s a privilege to lead and represent our remarkable organization.

We have a lot to be proud of. For more than 40 years, MPGC has been among the largest and most respected councils of our national organization, the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning. Our 350 members include fund-raising professionals from non-profit organizations large and small; as well as attorney’s, CPA’s, and other licensed advisors who share an interest in helping their clients invest assets into organizations that improve our communities.

Read more from MPGC President Scott Nelson...


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Featured Events
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Midland Hills Country Club

Breakfast Meeting: Fundraising Analytics
Speaker: Josh Birkholz, BWF
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Education Seminar: Real Estate Gifts in Challenging Times
Speaker: Dennis Bidwell, Bidwell Advisors
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