Join Us for the 2026 MIPGC Annual Conference!
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, The Meadows Events & Conference Center

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2026 Conference Speakers

Nicola Lawrence, VP of Individual Giving, Phoenix Children's Foundation
Session: When Cash Costs Too Much

Nathan Stelter, President, The Stelter Company
Session: The Annuity Audience Planned Giving Forgot

Shanna Ames, Sr. Director of Prospect Development & Campaign Strategy
Session: Beyond the Pipeline: Connecting Gift Planning, Campaign Strategy, and Forecasting

TBD, The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
Session: More info coming soon!

Travis Shelton, Business Consultant, Writer, Speaker & Podcaster, Shelton Consulting
Session: The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence

Katie Dray, Senior Charitable Giving Advisors & Ryan Douglas, Senior Director of Gift Planning & Advisor Relations

Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines

Session: Demystifying DAFs: Trends, Compliance, and Actionable Stewardship

 

Questions? Contact Katie Vine, Conference Chair at katie.vine@unitypoint.org