https://ppgc.net/ Pittsburgh Planned Giving Council upcoming events Pittsburgh Planned Giving Council Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:49:23 GMT Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:49:23 GMT Tue, 12 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT <h3><strong data-start="182" data-end="274">From Board Confusion to Board Leadership: Building the Culture that Fuels Planned Giving</strong></h3> <p data-start="276" data-end="500">When boards are unclear about their role in philanthropy, donors hesitate—and giving quietly stalls. Too often, organizations focus on technical strategy while overlooking the leadership behaviors that build long-term trust.</p>Join the Pittsburgh Planned Giving Coun<span>cil on <span data-start="548" data-end="564">May 12, 2026</span>, a</span>s we welcome author and advancement executive <strong data-start="613" data-end="629">Kimberly Dye</strong> for a dynamic, hands-on session designed to help advancement professionals and nonprofit leaders strengthen board engagement in legacy giving. <p data-start="174" data-end="483">This practical program will equip you to diagnose board-level cultural and governance gaps that undermine donor confidence—and replace them with clarity, ownership, and alignment. Participants will leave with a roadmap for engaging boards as true philanthropic leaders capable of strengthening relationships, inspiring legacy commitments, and accelerating long-term impact.</p> <h4>What You’ll Gain:</h4> <ul data-start="1171" data-end="1505"> <li data-start="1171" data-end="1237"> <p data-start="1173" data-end="1237">Tools to diagnose board culture issues that affect donor trust</p> </li> <li data-start="1238" data-end="1305"> <p data-start="1240" data-end="1305">Clear expectations that drive board engagement in legacy giving</p> </li> <li data-start="1306" data-end="1364"> <p data-start="1308" data-end="1364">Leadership behaviors that inspire long-term commitment</p> </li> <li data-start="1365" data-end="1439"> <p data-start="1367" data-end="1439">Strategies to replace fear and ambiguity with confidence and ownership</p> </li> <li data-start="1440" data-end="1505"> <p data-start="1442" data-end="1505">A concrete “next move” to strengthen planned giving readiness</p> </li> </ul> <h4>Session Highlights:</h4> <ul data-start="1531" data-end="1797"> <li data-start="1531" data-end="1586"> <p data-start="1533" data-end="1586">Reframing board leadership for philanthropic impact</p> </li> <li data-start="1587" data-end="1636"> <p data-start="1589" data-end="1636">Exploring how culture shapes donor perception</p> </li> <li data-start="1637" data-end="1697"> <p data-start="1639" data-end="1697">Identifying unspoken expectations that derail engagement</p> </li> <li data-start="1698" data-end="1744"> <p data-start="1700" data-end="1744">Compl<span>eting <span>a <span data-start="1713" data-end="1742">Board Alignment Scorecard</span></span></span></p> </li> <li data-start="1745" data-end="1797"> <p data-start="1747" data-end="1797">Translating diagnosis into actionable priorities</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="1861" data-end="2007">Attendees will receive a copy of <em data-start="1894" data-end="1967">Getting to the Yes: A Board Member’s Guide to Philanthropic Leadership.&nbsp;</em>Courtesy of Empriente Consulting LLC.</p> <p data-start="2009" data-end="2110">As always, connect with colleagues, exchange ideas, and strengthen your work with donors and clients.</p> <p data-start="2112" data-end="2243"><strong data-start="401" data-end="423">Bonus for Members:</strong>&nbsp;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.</p> <p>We hope to see you there!</p> https://ppgc.net/event-6436949 https://ppgc.net/event-6436949