Pittsburgh Planned Giving Council
Learn. Lead. Serve.

Founded in 1984, the Pittsburgh Planned Giving Council provides educational and networking resources to gift planning and allied professionals to promote charitable gift planning. We envision a community where every individual leaves a legacy through philanthropic estate gifts.

The Council meets regularly to discuss issues and trends in the area of charitable gift planning, and is affiliated with the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners.

    • July 14, 2026
    • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    • 912 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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    PPGC Summer Social
    Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    The Pittsburgh Foundation
    912 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

    Come enjoy a mid-summer rooftop experience with your colleagues atop the new location of The Pittsburgh Foundation. No program, just good food and beverage and plenty of laughs. You will overlook Arts Landing, Fort Duquesne Avenue, the Three Sisters bridges and the Allegheny River. Live music provided by guitarist Ian Arthurs. Top off a great workday with the Pittsburgh Planned Giving Council.

    This event is free to all! We look forward to seeing you there for an afternoon of connection, community, and impact.

    • September 08, 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Rivers Club
    • 94


    Americans are living longer than ever before, creating profound implications for individuals, families, nonprofit organizations, and the philanthropic sector. Increased longevity presents both opportunities and challenges, affecting everything from retirement planning and healthcare needs to volunteer engagement, caregiving, and charitable giving.

    Join us as Karen Wolk Feinstein, Ph.D., President and CEO of the Jewish Healthcare Foundation, explores how demographic shifts and increased life expectancy are reshaping philanthropy. Drawing upon decades of leadership in healthcare, aging, and community innovation, Dr. Feinstein will examine emerging trends, discuss the societal impact of longer lifespans, and consider how nonprofits and charitable gift planners can adapt to meet the needs of an aging population.

    Participants will gain insights into the changing landscape of aging in America and the role philanthropy can play in promoting health, independence, purpose, and quality of life throughout the lifespan.

    Speaker

    Karen Wolk Feinstein has served as President and CEO of the Jewish Healthcare Foundation since its founding in 1990. A nationally recognized leader in healthcare innovation, patient safety, aging, and public health policy, she has helped launch numerous initiatives focused on improving health outcomes and strengthening communities. Her work has earned widespread recognition for advancing collaborative solutions to some of society's most pressing healthcare challenges.

    Bonus for Members: As a special benefit, PPGC members may bring one guest who has not previously attended as a guest at no additional cost. This offer is intended as a one-time opportunity for prospective members—just be sure to include your guest when you register.

    We hope to see you there!

    • September 25, 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Regional Learning Alliance, Cranberry Twp., PA
    • 261
    Register

     Registration Opens June 1

    Join us for the 2026 Emerging Philanthropy Conference, happening on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the RLA Conference Center in Cranberry Township—just a short drive north of Pittsburgh. This premier event will bring together fundraising professionals from across the region for a day filled with inspiration, learning, and connections.

    Earn CFRE and CLE credits as you explore a diverse lineup of sessions designed to elevate your skills and expand your impact. Stay tuned for updates, and visit emergingphilanthropy.org to learn more.

    Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to grow your network and strengthen your practice. We look forward to seeing you there!

    • November 10, 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Rivers Club
    • 94

    Join us in November for our last PPGC meeting of 2026. Our tentative topic is Gift Acceptance Policies. More info to come!

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Pittsburgh Planned Giving Council
PO Box 14852
Pittsburgh, PA 15234

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