Hal Reed–University of Connecticut

Thank you so much for inviting me to Pentera’s Advanced Planned Giving Seminar in Saratoga Springs. It was very worthwhile. All the presenters were top-rate and the seminar was as helpful as any I’ve attended in my twelve years of planned giving. The interaction with other planned giving professionals and the presenters made for a unique opportunity to learn more about running a better program and more effectively serving donors and prospects.

Thanks, too, for the superb reception and dinner Wednesday evening. It was enjoyable in every way! I hope to see you again in the not too distant future.

Abigail Fowlkes–U.S. Naval Academy Foundation

I thought the course was wonderful! It was a thorough examination of the many topics involved in planned giving. While some of the details or topics might not come up often (if ever) in our work, it was great to have exposure to all of it. I feel my knowledge of planned giving was greatly expanded and I feel much more comfortable incorporating planned giving topics into my major gifts work.

I don’t have any recommendations for changes. I thought the curriculum was perfect for my needs and the topics relevant and engrossing.

Roger Ellison–West Texas Rehabilitation Center Foundation

There is no better way to “sharpen the saw” than to attend a Pentera Advanced Planned Giving School. André Donikian and Frank Minton are true masters of our work, yet each time they also bring others to the faculty who add new insight and fresh perspective along with rock solid learning. The atmosphere is comfortable and collegial; the time together is enlightening and certainly fun. I leave better prepared to do my work well.

Tom Hunt–Consultant

Pentera’s Advanced Planned Giving Seminar is simply the best conference available for gift planners. The intimate setting with smaller numbers allows for a full interchange and participation between the presenters and the attendees unavailable at other conferences. André and Frank are truly the BEST in the profession!

Marv Kelley–Northfield Mount Hermon

I have attended almost every program and seminar that André and Pentera have put on for 29 years. I think I've missed only one of the "advanced" sessions at Saratoga Springs since they began, and that was due to an irreconcilable conflict. Why do I attend Pentera sessions? Quite simply, they're the best! André and Frank make a fantastic team, and the guest presenters always make great additions.

Melanie J. Norton–DePauw University

Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback regarding your advanced planned giving seminar. I found the speakers and program to be of outstanding quality. The subject matter covered was timely and relevant, and the setting easily allowed for question and interaction from the attendees. I will definitely attend another seminar in the future.