2009 Plenary Speakers


Plenary speakers will inspire, inform, delight and surprise you! 


Wednesday Opening Plenary

Communication, Trust and Credibility
Elizabeth Grandbois

In 1997, Elizabeth was diagnosed with ALS. Since then,
she has worked tirelessly to raise the profile of ALS and
to ensure it a place of equality for research dollars and
government funding. She is a published author, the
subject of numerous documentaries, and an educator
through her public speaking engagements and media
interviews.




Wednesday Afternoon Plenary

Donor Panel

Legacy donors come from all walks of life and from different demographics.
This diverse panel will share how their direct or indirect involvement with
charities inspired them to make their personal legacy gift
.




Thursday Morning Plenary

Made in Canada
Malcolm Burrows CFRE, Scotia Private Client Group\

Canadian gift planning practice has changed profoundly in the
last ten years, but the theory is still rooted in the U.S. model.
This provocative plenary will be part nationalist manifesto and
part practical guide to the brave new world of gift planning in
our country.





Thursday Toolbox Lunch Plenary

This is your chance to enjoy an informal box lunch while you share ideas, perspectives,
news and views with like-minded colleagues on a variety of planned giving topics.





Friday Morning Plenary

TBD




Friday Lunch Plenary

The Ultimate Ending
Paul Huschilt CSP, Award-winning Professional Speaker

Storyteller extraordinaire, Paul presents a hilarious outsider's look at
the CAGP-ACPDP™ Conference. Laugh at his on-the-spot musical
comedy written for and about us. Paul makes memorable everything
you will want to remember.







Closing Plenary

The Ten Best Practices of Passionate Philanthropy
Fraser Green CFRE, FLA Group


Passionate Philanthropy brings us back to why we chose this profession
in the first place. You'll discover ten practical ways you can harness the
power of passion, enthusiasm and excitement in your professional practice.










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