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Under the guidance of the Education Committee we continue our commitment to an annual roster of educational seminars and workshops.

Members may visit scholarship guidelines to explore education scholarship opportunities offered by our chapter.

2012 Schedule

  • January 12: Women and Philanthropy: Unique Opportunities for Charitable Giving
    Grand Rapids - Calvin College, Prince Conference Center
    8:45am to 1pm -- In partnership, Western Michigan Planned Giving Group and AFP West Michigan will present Lynne Marie Kohm, the John Brown McCarty Professor of Family Law at Regent University School of Law, in Virginia Beach, VA. In a lively, interactive and practical workshop, Professor Kohm will explore trends in philanthropy and ways in which advancement professionals can effectively build relationships with female donors that result in significant involvement and support now and through estate planning. (more details on flyer)

  • November 13: 26th Annual National Philanthropy Day
    Location TBD

2012 Regional Education Offerings

The following educational opportunities are available through GVSU's Johnson Center, ONEplace @ KPL and the Western Michigan Planned Giving Group.  For Johnson Center events, visit www.johnsoncenter.org or contact Matthew Downey at downemat@gvsu.edu.  For ONEplace events, visit www.kpl.gov/ONEplace/calendar.aspx.  For WMPGG events, visit www.wmppp.org/meetings.php or contact Kathi Bates at kbates@hollandchristian.org.