NEW MISSION AND VISION FOR CAGP-ACPDP!

It is with great enthusiasm that we announce the developments that took place during the CAGP-ACPDP™ Board Retreat - November 2-4, 2007. The CAGP-ACPDP™ Board of Directors reviewed their Strategic Plan 2005-2008 and even though one year remains in the current plan, they felt there were still some small pieces outstanding. In keeping with the policy-based governance model, they determined that the CAGP-ACPDP™ mission and vision required more clarity. They also spent considerable time developing the organizations values, beliefs and outcomes – which were yet to be determined.

The CAGP-ACPDP™ Board of Directors is very excited to share these new developments with members. The following is a summary of the new mission, vision, values, beliefs and outcomes for CAGP-ACPDP™ - effective November 4^th, 2007.

MISSION: Advancing the work of professionals in gift planning

VISION: Inspired giving through enlightened planning

BELIEFS AND VALUES:

WE BELIEVE:

• That philanthropy can change the world for good and our members are the key for change
• 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
  

For further information on the Strategic Planning of CAGP-ACPDP™, please visit our website at http://www.cagp-acpdp.org/en/aboutus/directors.aspx or contact the Executive Director, Diane MacDonald, diane@cagp-acpdp.org or any of the CAGP-ACPDP™ Board Members as listed on the website.