“This was my 4th Crescendo PPG Conference. (Yes, I've been to all 4!) How could they get any better? The presenters reaffirmed my knowledge in basic areas, challenged me with creative new strategies, and offered methodologies and resources guaranteed to improve St. Ambrose University's planned and major gift program. I'm sharing ideas with colleagues and donors. Thank you!!” Steven R. Goebel, Assistant to the President, St. Ambrose University

“I look forward to the PPGC every year. I always leave with new ideas to share with our members and supporters. This conference is a great way to recharge and re-energize our gift and estate planning program. Thanks, Crescendo, for such a great program and donor friendly products.” Jonathan Rich, Director Gift Planning, Ducks Unlimited, Inc.

“Congratulations on another successful PPG Conference. The workshops, speakers and overall content of the conference were great! My planned giving staff and I have always appreciated and valued the high quality of service and support we receive from everyone on the Crescendo Staff Team. Keep up the great work!” Michael S. Welling, Group Vice President, Arthritis Foundation

“The 2007 Practical Planned Giving Conference was outstanding! Thank you for so many outstanding speakers and fantastic content. Two tips from the Internet Strategies session alone were worth the price of admission! Thank you for two days of education and inspiration to help me and our organization move forward in this vital area of Estate Planning through Friend Raising!” Steve Dixon, Director of Development, The Master's College

“Congratulations on a successful conference! I found the sessions to be superb and the logistics well done. As always, it was good to see friends from Crescendo and to meet new professional colleagues.” George Deaton, Director of Development, United Methodist Retirement Homes, Inc., Durham, NC

“I attended the Practical Planned Giving conference the last time it was in San Diego and thoroughly enjoyed the event. I really learned a lot. You always have such interesting topics and speakers. Thank you for taking the time to put on these events. I'm planning on attending this conference again next year” Betty Sharp, Assistant Director of Planned Giving, University of Arkansas

“What a great conference. From the caliber of the faculty to the food, all was well done! I liked the ‘intimacy’ of this conference in that I was able to speak directly with such expert speakers without waiting in a line a mile long!” Art Stine, Salvation Army

“I am still energized from the PPG Conference, and cannot wait until next year's. We hope to bring all of our gift planners next year!” Glenn Pittsford, Texas A&M Foundation

“This was an outstanding conference that offered something for everyone, from the novice to the most experienced, from major gifts officers to planned giving officers. The breakout sessions were filled with practical information, advice and ideas that I can use in my day-to-day work.” Mike Patterson, Associate VP Planned Giving, Arthritis Foundation

“I knew any conference put on by Crescendo would be great but this even surpassed my expectations. It was a wonderful experience and, I must say, very enlightening.” Diane Hutson, Union Rescue Mission

“The conference was so valuable. I benefited greatly from all the presentations. The speakers were inspiring, warm & friendly and the topics were very relevant.” Marcia Braunstein, Motion Picture & Television Fund

“I commend you for starting this type of a conference. It was outstanding, practical and useful. Keep up the great work on behalf of all types of charities.” Dan Ferris, Olivet Nazarene University

“Your conference was excellent and I am certain I will come again next year. The size of the event is perfect, the speakers were well prepared and quite excellent. Thank you all for your hard work.” David Scholder, National MS Society

“This conference was OUTSTANDING! I learned so much and I wish I could have brought our entire advancement team. Crescendo – the staff & the company – is first-class!!” Maxine Dougherty, The Mosaic Foundation

“Great facilities – nice to have various tracks. Not only good for planned giving officers but also for support staff.” Duane Isetti, University of the Pacific

“Well organized, friendly atmosphere, great selection of topics, outstanding presentations.” Roger Schoenhals, Planned Giving Today