About Us

CAGP is a national association that inspires and educates the people involved in strategic charitable gift planning. We advocate for a beneficial tax and legislative environment that strengthens philanthropic giving, create a networking environment with like-minded professionals and experts, and provide access to outstanding learning opportunities and professional development.

A national, nonprofit organization established in 1993, we are the only Canadian professional association that brings together charitable fundraisers and professional advisors. Through a commitment to a stringent Code of Ethics, continual learning and networking, and a willingness to share, our members help each other grow and develop as professionals in their respective fields.

As a national, community-based organization with local Chapters across the country are an essential partner in CAGP’s mission and play a vital role in building relationships and engaging members to strengthen philanthropy and strategic charitable gift planning.

Our Mission

To expand resources for causes and communities by educating, advocating, and increasing equitable access to charitable gift planning.

Our Vision

A more generous and just society.

Our Values

Belonging

  • We provide a respectful, welcoming and engaging community that celebrates our diversity and fosters a sense of belonging for all.

  • In all that we do, we strive to include and amplify the voices and perspectives of historically underrepresented groups.

Generosity

  • We recognize and celebrate the myriad ways in which diverse people, communities and cultures contribute to the greater good.

  • We strive to inspire everyone touched by our work to give in the ways that are meaningful to them.

  • We believe philanthropy benefits those who give just as it benefits those who receive.

Equity

  • We share our expertise, facilitate knowledge exchange and make information about gift planning more accessible for all

  • We strive to identify and reduce barriers to participation in our programs, activities and events.

  • We collaborate with others to advocate for greater justice, equity and belonging in our sector.

Leadership

  • We are accountable for and will take responsibility for the consequences of our actions.

  • We are courageous in challenging the status quo and will not be bystanders on issues relevant to our mission.

  • We are honest, transparent and trustworthy in all of our relationships and dealings

  • We keep abreast of new ideas and ground our work in quality research and empirical evidence.

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