Join us Friday, April 10 and Thursday, April 23 for two dynamic virtual programs designed to help nonprofits build sustainable gift planning capacity and deepen donor relationships.

Together, these two sessions provide both strategic vision and practical implementation guidance. SCAHD members and nonprofit leaders are encouraged to attend one or both programs to strengthen their organization’s long-term philanthropic impact.

Building a Gift Planning Program
Without In-House Expertise
Thursday, April 23
2:00 to 3:00 PM Pacific

Many organizations believe they need a dedicated planned giving officer or deep technical knowledge to begin a gift planning program. Nicola Lawrence will challenge that assumption and share practical pathways for building momentum even without in-house expertise.

With experience leading individual giving strategy at a major healthcare institution, Nicola will provide actionable guidance on how nonprofits can:

  • Launch or grow gift planning efforts with limited staff capacity
  • Leverage external advisors and internal partnerships
  • Equip frontline fundraisers to confidently initiate gift planning conversations
  • Create systems and messaging that normalize legacy giving

This session will offer clarity and confidence to organizations that want to expand into gift planning but feel constrained by resources or technical complexity.

REGISTRATION

April 23 Event Only
Member: $35.00
Non-Member: $45.00

Gift Planning Bundle
April 10 Event and April 23 Event
Member: $50.00
Non-member: $70.00

Webinar Link Will Sent to Registrants

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SPEAKER




Nicola Lawrence, MSc, MSFP, PgC, CAP, CFRE
Vice President, Individual Giving
Phoenix Children’s Hospital

Nicola Lawrence has dedicated her career to non-profit leadership, amassing over 30 years of experience serving organizations across four continents. Her work spans a range of philanthropic efforts, from billion-dollar campaigns to daily fundraising for large healthcare institutions and grassroots social impact startups.

Nicola holds undergraduate degrees in Business and Finance from Wigan and Leigh College and International Non-Profit Management from the University of Leicester. She also earned a postgraduate diploma in Missional Leadership from York St. John University, an MSc in Non-Profit Leadership and Innovation from Dundee University, and an MSc in Financial Planning from the American College of Financial Services. Additionally, she holds CFRE, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy, and Accredited Estate Planner credentials. Currently, she is pursuing a DPhil at the Lilly School of Philanthropy at Indiana University.

Nicola specializes in revitalizing underperforming development shops and unlocking revenue through adapting to ai, generational patterns and integrated gift planning. Beyond fundraising, she has led several non-profits in operations and senior leadership. By designing effective policies and guiding organizations through risk mitigation, adherence to legislation, and strategic planning, she helps them achieve their missions. Her commitment to ethical practices and impactful philanthropy has earned respect throughout the sector.

As a conference speaker, Nicola shares insights nationwide, focusing on emerging technologies, challenging norms to adapt economic and legislative realities and championing integrated approaches to charitable gift planning.

She serves on the board of the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners and is VP of Arizona Charitable Gift Planners. Nicola is gift planning faculty at the AHP Madison Institute. She is also proud to have served as a foster and adoptive parent.