Meeting/Event Information

Grounds for Giving is a new NJCGP initiative designed to foster meaningful conversation and connection among colleagues in the charitable gift planning community. NJCGP board members will host informal coffee chats at local cafés across New Jersey, inviting both members and non-members to gather, sip, and share.

These regional meetups are a chance to:

• Engage in authentic conversations with peers
• Discuss current trends, challenges, and creative ideas in our profession
• Expand your network in a relaxed, welcoming environment

Whether you're a seasoned gift planner or new to the field, Grounds for Giving offers a refreshing space to connect and collaborate over coffee. We hope you’ll pull up a chair! There is no charge. 

Wednesday, April 15

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Union County

Track 5 Coffee, 5 Eastman Street, Cranford

Hosted by:

Daryl Levy, Asst. Director of Planned Giving, Seton Hall University

Mark Cantine, Director of Planned Giving & Senior Donor Engagement Officer, St. Paul's Outreach

Monmouth County

Panera Bread, 532 Solomon Way, Freehold

Hosted by:

Jackie Bartley, VP of Gift Planning, Hackensack Meridian Health

Sam Young, Director of Gift Planning, University of Pennsylvania

Mercer County

Panera Bread, Route 130, East Windsor

Hosted by:

Jim Spencer "Spence," Senior Consultant, Stick Figure Fundraising, LLC

Morris County

Panera Bread, 34 Sylvan Way, Parsippany

Hosted by:

Lori Funicello, Director of Planned Giving, Kean University

Monica Lemperle, Regional Director of Gift Planning, Planned Parenthood Federation of America