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About WPGC 

The mission of the Washington Planned Giving Council (WPGC) is to increase the quality and quantity of charitable planned gifts by serving as the voice and professional resource for the gift planning community of Western Washington. The WPGC is affiliated with the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP), which is the leading organization setting standards for charitable gift planners.

With more than 150 non-profit and allied professional members, WPGC is a valuable resource that connects all sectors of the gift planning community. 

The Benefits of Membership

When you join the Washington Planned Giving Council (WPGC), you become a part of a vibrant community of planned giving professionals. When you join the Washington Planned Giving Council (WPGC), you become a part of a vibrant community of planned giving professionals.

WPGC has transition to annual membership dues. Memberships are ANNUAL and active from January 1st, 2024 - December 31st, 2024. If you join now, you will be a valid member until December 31, 2024.

2023 Frank Minton Professional Achievement Award

Honoree: Renee Kurdzos, Director of Gift Planning, Fundraising at The Nature Conservancy

Renee Kurdzos is the Director of Gift Planning, Fundraising at The Nature Conservancy. Prior to TNC, Renee worked in planed giving at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, American Red Cross, University of Puget Sound, and the Seattle Repertory Theatre. Renee is a Board Member of the American Council on Gift Annuities, a past Co-Chair of the Planned Giving Affinity Group for NACCDO and a Past President of the WPGC. She has a Master of Science in Taxation and has achieved the designation of Certified Gift Planning Specialist through the Institute for Philanthropic Studies. She lives in West Seattle with her husband Kevan, daughters Zoe and Margaret, and dogs Abbey and Jack.