Sharpe In-Person Seminars
Sharpe Group Charitable Giving SUMMIT
Our annual SUMMIT will be held again in Orlando, January 12-15, 2026. This comprehensive, interactive training event for nonprofit fundraisers, will feature both the need-to-know planned giving basics as well as hot-button issues.
New this year: In addition to the in-person option, the SUMMIT will also be available for attendees to join online.
January 12-15, 2026
Orlando, FL
Introduction to Planned Giving
Learn how to build your planned giving program by understanding the donor lifecycle and how to help donors make larger gifts today, as well as plan future gifts.
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Mastering Major and Planned Giving
Since the increase of the standard deduction, there is greater competition for large gifts from among a smaller number of donors. Overall fundraising success depends upon gifts from these donors now and in the future. This seminar takes a deep dive into the importance of major, special and ultimate gifts and how they can best meet donors’ philanthropic goals.