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The Evolution of a Planned Gift: Collaborative Program with Planned Giving of Southeast Michigan

When: September 18, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Associated with AFP MI, Greater Detroit Chapter

Join us for The Evolution of a Planned Gift, a collaborative program between AFP Greater Detroit and the Planned Giving Roundtable of Southeast Michigan!

George Westerman of Trinity Health will lead a keynote discussion around where to look for planned gifts, gain cultivation strategies for ideal planned givers, and tips on how the fundraising team works together to see this gift through. This conversation will be followed by a panel discussion with donor Lauren Christilaw and fundraisers Allison Gowan-Moreno of McLaren Oakland Foundation and DeLashea Strawder of Mosaic Youth Theater on how they executed planned gifts for their organizations from start to finish. Planned giving is accessible for organizations of all shapes and sizes, and in this conversation, you will learn how to make it a reality for your organization.

Schedule
Networking & Luncheon: 12:00 pm
Program:  1:00 –2:00 pm

Keynote Speaker
George Westerman photo
George Westerman

Senior Philanthropy Director, Gift Planning, Trinity Health

Panelists
Lauren Christilaw photo
Lauren Christilaw
Senior Leadership Annual Giving Officer, Wayne State University
Allison Gowan photo
Allison Gowan-Moreno
Director of Philanthropy, McLaren Oakland Foundation
DeLashea S photo
DeLashea Strawder
Executive + Artistic Director, Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit

 

Registration Fees*
AFP Member: $50
Non-Member: $75
Fisher Fellow: Free

*Additional pricing options available. Please visit registration link for more details.

 

CFRE CE Credit logo
Pending 2 CFRE continuing education credit.

Registration deadline is September 12 at 5:00pm.

Location

Sacred Heart Major Seminary
2701 Chicago Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48026 United States

Join The AFP Greater Detroit Chapter Today!

Our chapter isn’t just for fundraisers. Professionals working in foundations, grantmaking, and other areas of the social impact sector will find tremendous value in joining AFP Greater Detroit. We provide specialized programs and networking opportunities that enhance your ability to support nonprofit organizations and drive meaningful change. Being part of AFP connects you to a broader community of changemakers dedicated to advancing the common good.