Meeting/Event Information

Gift planning professionals are no strangers to uncertainty. But today’s environment feels particularly complex - political polarization, economic volatility, and a constant barrage of emotional and social disruption have reshaped how donors think about priorities, trust, permanence, and legacy.

Together, we will explore how planned and estate giving can serve as a stabilizing force in times of crisis. We'll discuss how donor psychology shifts during prolonged uncertainty, how stewardship and legacy conversations evolve, and how marketing strategies can be adapted to emphasize clarity, values, and long-term impact.

Participants will leave with practical insights into messaging, stewardship, and leadership, along with renewed confidence in the critical role planned giving plays when organizations and donors alike are searching for steadiness in an unsteady world.

Register now to join the conversation and gain practical insights you can apply right away.

Presenters

Nicole Engdahl, CAP®

Nicole Engdahl currently serves as Vice President of Individual Giving for the African Wildlife Foundation. She brings 30 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, including more than a decade in senior leadership roles and two decades of specialization in the charitable gift planning community. Prior to AWF, she held positions at the National Park Foundation, Special Olympics International, and the National Geographic Society. Nicole is a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy®, a former board member of NCGPC, and was honored to serve as past president of the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners. She is based in Washington, D.C.

Meg Roberts, CFRE

Meg has spent over 25 years working with donors to realize their philanthropic goals. She currently serves as Senior Director of Major Gifts at the ALS Association, leading the major gifts team across the country. A specialist in individual giving, she has worked in a variety of major gifts, gift planning, and annual fund roles, including 15 years leading strategy and teams. She has been honored to raise funds for AARP Foundation, the George Washington University, and Capital Hospice. In addition to her direct service to organizations, she consulted on planned giving marketing strategy with more than a dozen organizations during her 6 years as Vice President of Impact Communications. Meg was honored to sit on the board of the National Capital Gift Planning Council and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive.