Join the American Council on Gift Annuities |
Unique to the gift planning community, the American Council on Gift Annuities (ACGA) suggests maximum charitable gift annuity rates, monitors state regulations especially as they pertain to charitable gift annuities and provides education on CGAs as well as broader gift planning. Through these activities and more we support and advance responsible philanthropy that benefits donors and charities. Your membership support is vital to advancing the ACGA’s mission of fostering the success of charitable gift annuity programs at charities nationwide and enabling our volunteer board of directors to continue the essential work we have been doing since 1927:
Membership PlansOur membership structure provides options for both Nonprofit and For-Profit members. These options allow organizations of various sizes to set up individual associate member accounts instead of a one-size-fits-all arrangement. This structure makes membership more relevant to various employees within your organization and allow wider access to the resources that ACGA offers to charities and our for-profit colleagues. Membership in the ACGA also adds associate members to organizational memberships that can be scaled to meet the needs of each organization, whether a one-person shop or a national, multi-location organization. Your organization will receive a full year of membership from the day you join/renew. Benefits of the associate member structure:
Member BenefitsACGA members enjoy discounts, access to exclusive resources, and are listed in the membership directory on the ACGA’s website. The ACGA is committed to creating value in what you do for your donors and prospects, providing confidence to your organization’s leadership that your program is fiscally sound and operating in a manner consistent with the industry standards.
FAQsHow do I join?Click here to submit your application. Why are there different plans for membership?We want organizations to be able to choose a plan that suits their needs. Your fundraisers who work on charitable gift annuities can now benefit from the education on our website by having their own login, and your business officers who work on the finance side of charitable gift annuities can access all of the technical information related to rates, assumptions, history and a variety of other important topics. What if we decide we need more or fewer associate members?You can upgrade your membership throughout the year to add additional associate members. When you upgrade, you’ll be charged the difference between your original plan and the new plan. The new associate members will keep the same expiration date. If you need fewer associate members at renewal time, you'll want to remove those individuals 45 days prior to your renewal date. Memberships are not refundable. What if my organization’s membership has 3 members and I want to send 5 to the conference?Organizations that hold a membership in the ACGA will have the option to add additional associate members throughout the year. Only associate members receive the $200 discount on their registration so adding additional associates may be a great benefit for your organization. What if the key contact or associate members leave the organization?Memberships in the ACGA belong to the organization. If someone leaves the organization, they should be removed from the organization’s account and their slot should be assigned to another employee at the organization. The employee that left will now have their account freed up to be added to their new organization's membership. Memberships are not refundable. Is the membership year still July 1st– June 30th?The ACGA has moved to a rolling dues structure, meaning organizations get one-year (365 days) of membership from the time they join! What if I have more questions?The ACGA is ready to answer your questions. You can telephone us at (770) 874-3355 or email us at [email protected]. |