2007

December 21, 2007

FRIEND of CAGP Award Nominations

Do you know someone who should be recognized for their contribution and dedication to the vision of CAGP-ACPDP™ and Planned Giving?

Each year, CAGP-ACPDP™ recognizes individuals who, and organizations which, exemplify the spirit and vision of CAGP-ACPDP™. Those who receive this honourand recognition are presented with the "Friend of CAGP • Ami de l’ACPDP" award at our Annual National Conference which is being held April 23 – 25, 2008 Vancouver, BC. If you would like to nominate someone who you feel deserves this award, please download a nomination form http://www.cagp-acpdp.org/uploads/friendawardnominatingform%2008.pdf

The deadline for the "Friends of CAGP-ACPDP™Award" nominations is Friday, February 15^th, 2008!

December 17, 2007

The December 2007 Edition of the PLANNER is now available. Click here to read the latest edition.

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - Nominations 2008-2009 Board of Directors

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY- JANUARY 18, 2008!

NOTE: The Conference Session Sign-Up form is available now. The detailed Conference Programme will be available shortly.

November 23, 2007

A bequest of $4 million that General Synod, the governing body of the Anglican Church, expects to receive will help bridge budget gap as well as the creation of a development office. Click here for the full article from the Anglican Journal.

November 15, 2007

Call to Action for CAGP-ACPDP™ Members

Canadian Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participation (CSGVP) at risk…

CAGP is collaborating with Imagine Canada and other national organizations to ask the federal Industry Minister and Treasury Board ministers to maintain funding for the Canadian Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participation (CSGVP) and the Satellite Account.

Click hereto continue reading the Call to Action.

November 12, 2007

The November 2007 Edition of the PLANNER is now available. Click here to read the latest edition.

The following updates are now available on the CRA website:

The 2007 Quebec Roadshow Invitation and Registration http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/charities/roadshow/invitations/menu-e.html

Registration for the March 2008 Original Gift Planning Course is now OPEN! Register Now!

Need more information? Click here.

September 25, 2007

The September 2007 Edition of the PLANNER is now available. Click here to read the latest edition.

September 11, 2007

The Co-operators Introduces Unique Program to Support Alberta's Non-Profit and Voluntary Organizations

CALGARY, Sept. 6 /CNW/ - This week The Co-operators launched a
first-of-its-kind insurance and risk management solution designed specifically
to address serious challenges affecting the non-profit/voluntary sector. With
the support of Volunteer Alberta, The Co-operators introduced Community Guard
as a pilot project available to non-profit and volunteer-run organizations in
the province.

Click here for the full press release.

August 30, 2007

The August 2007 Edition of the PLANNER is now available. Click here to read the latest edition.

August 21, 2007

CRA - Beware of tax shelter gifting arrangements

August 10, 2007

Canadian Donor’s Guide Digital Edition

The Canadian Donor’s Guide to fundraising organizations in Canada has launched a Digital Edition. It can be viewed on the Canadian Donor’s Guide web site, http://www.donorsguide.ca/.

Click here to read the full press release.

July 18, 2007

Go to the Members section to view the July issue of the Planner.

Are you interested in submitting a presentation idea for a workshop session at the 2008 CAGP-ACPDP™ Annual National Conference in Vancouver? If you have a special expertise, knowledge or case study that you would like to share with other CAGP-ACPDP™ members, we want to hear from you.

For more details visit our Conference Page.

For more information on sponsorship and exhibiting contact Diane Laundy, Conference Coordinator, dlaundy@sympatico.ca.

The dealine for proposals is July 13th!

Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities

How do you reach 400 Gift Planners in a single day? By being a sponsor or exhibitor at CAGP-ACPDP™’s 15th Annual National Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia. Your organization will be able to reach professional advisors in the legal, accounting, estate planning and financial planning fields; as well as fundraisers, gift planners and development officers for charities and non-profits in all sectors. Don’t pass up this excellent opportunity to extend your networking circle and ensure the visibility of your product, support the CAGP-ACPDP™ and its members today!

For more information on sponsorship and exhibiting contact Diane Laundy, Conference Coordinator, dlaundy@sympatico.ca.

Visit our Conference Page for more details.

June 18, 2007

Go to the Members only section to view the June issue of the Planner.

May 15, 2007

Go to the Members only section to view the May issue of the Planner.

May 1, 2007

2007 Friend of CAGP-ACPDPTM Award Recipient

April 10, 2007

Go to the Members only section to view the April issue of the Planner.

April 2, 2007

CAGP-ACPDP™ releases results of Profession of Gift Planning mini-poll

March 27, 2007

Federal Budget 2007 - Special Government Relations Bulletin

March 14, 2007

Go to the Members only section to view the March issue of the Planner

February 14, 2007

Go to the Members only section to view the February issue of the Planner.

January 26, 2007

Go to the Members only section to view the January issue of the Planner.

January 9, 2007

House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Releases Pre-budget Report