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Founded in 1995, the Maine Planned Giving Council (MPGC) is a statewide, non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status created to encourage charitable giving in Maine through planned giving. The MPGC defines planned giving as any deferred or current charitable gift where the donor’s objectives and circumstances are fully considered in order to provide maximum benefit to both the donor and the charity. Led by volunteers, there are no paid staff members. 

Our Mission

•    Promote broad-based public awareness of the benefits of planned giving

•    Provide education and training opportunities to MPGC members on planned giving techniques, strategies and trends

•    Provide an effective forum for communication, networking and collaboration among MPGC members

•    Serve as an informational resource for individuals and organizations seeking advice on making planned gifts. starting a planned giving program or enhancing an existing planned giving program

•    Encourage the highest ethical standards among planned giving professionals in Maine

What We've Achieved

• 12 Consecutive Years of Annual Educational Conferences with 1,532 Registrants

• 80 Educational Lunch ‘N Learn Programs with 1,939 Registrants

• 1,474 Organizational Members over the past 12 Years