Canadian Association of Gift Planners
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The following CAGP-ACPDP™ Mission, Vision, Beliefs and Values were determined by the CAGP-ACPDP™ Board of Directors in November 2007.


VISION

Inspired giving through enlightened planning


MISSION

Advancing the work of professionals in gift planning
 

BELIEFS AND VALUES

WE BELIEVE

  • That philanthropy can change the world for good and our members are the force (key)
  • CAGP-ACPDP™ is the most authoritative, credible leader and resource for gift planning in Canada
  • That donors are best served by professionals who adhere to the CAGP-ACPDP™ code of ethics
  • CAGP-ACPDP™ is an effective voice in advocating for a favorable legislative regime for philanthropy
  • In effective governance structures that empower CAGP-ACPDP™ members, board, and staff.

WE VALUE

  • Integrity and ethical behavior in all our relationships and activities
  • Cooperation, collaboration and strategic partnerships and the resulting synergy
  • Leadership, ensuring excellence, innovation and continuous improvement in all we do
  • The strength of diversities in our membership.

OUTCOMES BY 2013:

  • There are 3000 members
  • CAGP-ACPDP™ is rebranded as the leading gift planning organization in Canada
  • Gift planning is professionalized through competency-based standards of practice
  • There are four new educational offerings
  • 80% of members report excellence in networking opportunities
  • CAGP-ACPDP™ is instrumental in new legislation being passed: Charitable Remainder Trusts and gifts of real estate
  • There are at least four positive national media reports about gift planning per year

The purpose of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners is to support philanthropy by fostering the development and growth of gift planning. The Association creates awareness, provides education and is an advocate of charitable giving.

The Association brings together professionals from various disciplines to ensure that the gift planning process achieves a fair and proper balance between the interests of donors and the aims and objectives of registered charitable organizations in Canada in accordance with the CAGP-ACPDPTM Code of Ethics.

Established in1993 and incorporated in October 1997, the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP-ACPDP™) is a federally registered non-profit corporation with no charitable status and is primarily funded by members’ dues.