Written by Jessica Brookstein, MBA, CAP®

My second year as President of the Council feels much different than my first year. The same was true for my first and second years as a Member and then a Board Member. Why is that? Is it because in year one of anything really, we are learning? Growing? Getting the feel for how things work? I would say yes to all of those. I felt the same way when I started working in Gift Planning many years ago. What started out as “Can I do this?” turned into “I got this!” The same is true for our Planned Giving Council. You have already taken the first step and joined the Council. Are you learning? Are you growing? Are you starting to feel like part of our team of Planned Giving professionals from around the area? I hope the word “Yes” popped into your head. If YES is your word, then you got this! Time to join a committee, lead a group or continue down the path to becoming a Board Member. 

Whether Yes or No popped into your head, there are a plethora of opportunities for you as a member no matter where you are in your career or involvement with the Council.

Continue to say YES and maximize all the benefits of your PGCGP membership. 

Jessica Brookstein, MBA, CAP®
President, Planned Giving Council of Greater Philadelphia