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One of the primary activities of the Council is the publication of suggested charitable gift annuity rates for use by charities and their donors.

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If you’ve already shared the Charitable Gift Annuity Donor Survey with your donors—thank you!

Now is a great time to send a quick follow-up reminder encouraging donors to complete the survey before it closes on July 15.

For full survey details: https://t.co/wEVwm7BUmM

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#MemberMonday: We are grateful to have Swarthmore College as an ACGA member!

Swarthmore College provides learners of diverse backgrounds a transformative liberal arts education grounded in rigorous intellectual inquiry.

Check them out at: https://t.co/1IjRIr5wjm

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Applicable Federal Rate (AFR) for June 2026 - 5.0%

When calculating the tax deduction for a charitable gift, the IRS permits the use of the AFR for the current month or one of the two prior months.

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The CGP Conference 2026 is heading to New Orleans, LA, October 14–16. Join gift planning professionals from around the country for learning, connection, and a taste of the Big Easy.

Check out the details on the official conference site: https://t.co/JIYAUYc187

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Did you miss ACGA President, Phil Purcell present "Blending Gifts for Fundraising Success" last week? Catch the replay: https://t.co/QkWSnzx6yY

Looking for expert speakers to elevate your next meeting or conference? ACGA Board members are available. Interested? [email protected]

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ACGA is pleased to release the 2025 Survey on Charitable Gift Annuities.

Our quadrennial survey has helped thousands of charities build, evaluate, and strengthen their gift annuity programs since 1994.

Members can access the full report now: https://t.co/M5NOru9ESH

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#ThankfulThursday ACGA Board Member Spotlight: Carl A. Wayne, J.D.

ACGA is grateful to have a board of directors comprised of professionals active in the field of planned giving. Carl is the Executive Director of Gift Planning at UC Berkley.
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Did you miss last week's CGA Survey Results webinar by Russell James, Larry Katzenstein and Kevin McGowan and sponsored by the National Gift Annuity Foundation?

ACGA members can access it NOW: https://t.co/UXkDlLyvxc.

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#MemberMonday: We are grateful to have Glenmary Home Missioners as an ACGA member!

Missioners is a Catholic missionary society dedicated to bringing the Catholic Church to US counties where the Church is not effectively present.

Check them out at: https://t.co/U78bV7eSWA

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#WebinarWednesday
DON'T MISS TOMORROW'S WEBINAR
ACGA Survey Results

Join us at 12:00 p.m. EST to learn how to apply data-driven best practices to strengthen the financial performance of their CGA program.

Space is limited. Register NOW: https://t.co/iafvFLDimM

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#WebinarWednesday
Upcoming Webinar: ACGA Survey Results

Join us on Thursday, May 14th, at 12:00 p.m. EST to hear expert analysis from Dr. Russell James, Larry Katzenstein and Kevin McGowan.

Space is limited. Register NOW: https://t.co/iafvFLDimM

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Applicable Federal Rate (AFR) for May 2026 - 5.0%

When calculating the tax deduction for a charitable gift, the IRS permits the use of the AFR for the current month or one of the two prior months.

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We are 99 and doing fine!

Today the American Council on Gift Annuities (ACGA) celebrates our 99th anniversary. Our mission is built on service, driven by purpose, and fueled by possibility. Grateful for the journey so far—and inspired by the opportunity ahead. #ACGA100

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#WebinarWednesday
Upcoming Webinar: ACGA Survey Results

Learn the best practices of successful charitable gift annuity programs based on insights from a new 2025 survey of charitable institutions offering gift annuities.

Space is limited. Register NOW: https://t.co/HpNK7Fuo9C

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Did you miss last week's webinar - Striking it Rich: A Complex Asset Case Study presented by Tim Prosser and sponsored by TIAA Kaspick?

ACGA members can access it NOW on our website: https://t.co/ELXahYntl0. You'll see the April 16th event, as well as all of our past webinars.

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Looking for expert speakers? ACGA Board Members can present in person or virtually on charitable gift annuities and planned giving best practices—an excellent professional development opportunity. Interested? Contact ACGA: [email protected]

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📣 New Jersey Compliance Reminder

Offer flexible deferred annuities and registered in NJ? These contracts require actuarial verification—the standard software waiver does not apply. If you use your NY reserve filing for NJ, that calculation must also be actuarially verified.

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#ThankfulThursday ACGA Board Member Spotlight: Bryan Taylor

Bryan is a Cornerstone Management Principal and currently serves as CEO and Chief Investment Officer of the firm.

Learn more about Bryan on our site: https://t.co/cy4HOItkML

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#WebinarWednesday
DON'T MISS TOMORROW'S WEBINAR
Striking it Rich: A Complex Asset Case Study

Join us TOMORROW for an informative webinar on donor demographics.

Space is limited. Register NOW: https://t.co/HqoHFQvQ6o

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Did You Miss It?

If you missed any of our webinars, you can still view the recording. Webinars are free for members (nonprofits can add new members for only $40 each annually), and you can access the webinar from your account under Past Webinars, or https://t.co/a59PdoyD3c.