Morning  Session
11:00 a.m.  - 12:00 p.m. 

"Strategies for Engaging Planned Giving Prospects"

Maribeth Przywara serves as the Director of Advancement at the Delaware Community Foundation (DCF), where she partners with individuals, families, and advisors to create meaningful, strategic, and deeply personal philanthropic plans. With more than 18 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, she has helped secure many seven- and eight‑figure gifts, contributing over $100 million to strengthen communities across Delaware and Maryland.

Maribeth’s career includes leadership roles at Easterseals of Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Delaware Nature Society, and other mission‑driven organizations. Over the years, she has honed expertise in donor‑advised funds, estate and planned giving, donor stewardship, advanced philanthropic tools, and operational fundraising. She is known for her active listening, her ability to craft creative charitable solutions and her close and enduring relationships with donors and throughout Delaware’s nonprofit sector. Her approach to philanthropic advising is both thoughtful and practical, rooted in a genuine desire to help donors make a lasting impact.

She holds a BA in Organizational Leadership and an M.Ed. in Education. Maribeth has earned both the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) and Certified Fund‑Raising Executive (CFRE) designations.

Outside of work, Maribeth is happiest on the water, in the woods, playing board games, or laughing at a good comedy show. She also dedicates time to community service. She lives in Wilmington, Delaware, with her husband, Rich, their two children, and their three beloved rescue dogs.

Luncheon Session
12:15 - 2:00 p.m.

"Gifts of Non-Cash Assets"

More than 90% of America’s wealth is held in assets and NOT cash. Does your organization say “no” to gifts of non-cash assets? Do you encourage your donors to consider non-cash gifts? While it’s easier in many ways to focus on gifts of cash, charities that encourage and accept gifts of non-cash assets raise more money. This fact has created a wave of interest in charitable gifts of non-cash assets. The latest tax law changes (effective in 2026) have also added to this interest as donors consider philanthropic opportunities and strategies. Both charities and donors can enjoy the benefits of a non-cash asset program that includes gifts of real estate, business interests, cryptocurrency, and more. In this session, you will hear about some unusual recent gifts, learn more about the steps you can take to build and manage a robust non-cash assets program, and position your organization to say “Yes!” to these gifts.

Lynn Malzone Ierardi, JD provides strategic guidance to donors, professional advisors, and charitable organizations as an independent consultant through her firm, Gift Planning Advisor, LLC. She also provides expertise around gifts of non-cash assets, serving as Vice President of Real Estate Gifts with Charitable Solutions, LLC.

Lynn has a proven track record of building programs that increase support for charities (particularly with planned gifts and major gifts of non-cash assets) at organizations that include NYU Langone Health, the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine, and the American Heart Association. She also served as a strategic advisor with the Merrill Lynch Center for Philanthropy and practiced trusts and estates and real estate law. She is a graduate of Lycoming College and Fordham University School of Law.

As a volunteer leader, Lynn’s roles include serving as a member of the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (2019 Board Chair), CGP Leadership Institute, and CGP Mentor Program Committee (2026 Co-Chair). She has also held leadership positions with CGP Councils in New Jersey and Philadelphia.

An engaging speaker, Lynn has presented internationally at conferences, meetings, and webinars on a variety of estate and gift planning topics. One of her favorite topics is storytelling, which she explores in-depth in her book, Storytelling: The Secret Sauce of Fundraising Success.

Dear Members, did you know that your Council gets charged for every meal we sign up for even if registrants do not show up? We are trying to be mindful of unnecessary and wasteful expenditures and would rather spend this money on educational and networking opportunities. So if you register for this program but can no longer attend, we require cancellation notification at least three (3) business day in advance of the program. Members who do not attend without notice will be charged a $25 no-show fee.

Thank you for your understanding and help in reducing food waste and unnecessary expenses.

2026 Planned Giving Course®

The Planned Giving Council of Greater Philadelphia announces the return of the Planned Giving Course® on April 17, 2026 at The American College of Financial Services in King of Prussia, PA. 

Schedule:

8:30 - 9:00 a.m. - Registration and Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. - PG Course Sessions with a Break for Lunch
4:45 - 5:45 p.m. - Networking Reception

CFRE, PACE and CLE offered

Please note that there is a maximum capacity of 36 registrants for the in-person course and if we exceed that number, there will be a waiting list. The last time the Course was offered it sold out, so be sure to register early to save your seat!

Who will benefit from taking The Planned Giving Course®?

Curriculum (in-person)

A networking reception will follow the conclusion of the final session.

Nearby accommodations:

Hyatt Place Philadelphia/King of Prussia

SpringHill Suites Philadelphia Valley Forge/King of Prussia

Fairfield Inn Philadelphia Valley Forge/King of Prussia

Registration Fees: $275 PGCGP members / $325 non-members
Breakfast, lunch and networking reception included in the registration fee. Parking is free.

Morning  Session
11:00 a.m.  - 12:00 p.m.

Luncheon Session

 2026 Planned Giving Day Conference
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Inn at Villanova

Our Theme this year, “Legacy Reflections,” embodies the enduring power of legacy giving for today and tomorrow. Given the increasing array of social, economic and political challenges within our philanthropic landscape, the planned giving community remains confident that donors will continue to provide generous support. Planned giving retains its prominent role as donors reflect upon their personal legacies as well as consider the benefits of deferred along with current giving strategies. Our conference is a destination for personal and professional growth and the authenticity necessary for our collaborative efforts with individual philanthropists, large and small, crafting charitable legacies for tomorrow. Planned Giving Day provides an understanding of various planned giving options and the necessary information to structure and implement these charitable giving strategies. We encourage you to submit presentations focused on the current charitable giving environment – such as changing demographics, challenges in the financial market place, shifting national priorities and politics, blended gifts, and new marketing tools – and to illustrate their impact on philanthropic planning strategies.

Accommodations are available at the Inn at Villanova, the Radnor Hotel and the Residence Inn Conshohocken.