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The Philanthropic Planning Group of Greater New York (PPGGNY) is a professional association for advocates of charitable giving. If you are planned giving officer, fundraising professional, attorney, accountant, trust officer or in an allied field in the areas of charitable intent, tax law, ethics, marketing and investments, we offer a wide range of networking and educational opportunities to widen your reach and raise your awareness of current issues in the world of charitable giving and philanthropy.

We offer educational and training opportunities designed to strengthen professional knowledge and provide innovative tools to better serve clients, donors and the charitable foundations and organizations that connect us.

Membership in PPGGNY will keep you abreast of changing tax law and regulations that affect philanthropy and provide quick access to current charitable giving resources. Our luncheons, seminars and annual symposium are invaluable sources of inspiration, motivation and networking. Our speakers and educators are top industry leaders in our local area and from across the nation. We encourage our members to be involved by volunteering their time and talent on various committees where your ideas, skills and experience will get you noticed.

Celebrating 38 years as a 501(c)(3) organization, PPGGNY is a committed partner supporting the National Committee on Planned Giving. Learn more about our history, affiliations, and our ethical standards.

NYPPS2010 affiliation

Daniel O'Connell CPA logo

Certified public accountant specializing in planned giving and tax-exempt organizations.

Breakthrough Philanthropy logo

We help nonprofits create, build and improve planned giving programs and fundraising capability.