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Asset Giving Fundamentals

Columbus

Columbus, Ohio
February 9–11, 2027
A transformative experience

Asset Giving Fundamentals

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Learn a practical, relationship-centered path you can carry into your next giver meeting.

Asset Giving Fundamentals is an immersive course that combines relationship frameworks, technical knowledge, peer learning, and realistic application.

Confidence with complexity.

Become conversant in asset gifts without trying to become the giver’s attorney, accountant, or financial advisor.

Relationships built on trust.

Ask thoughtful questions about business, family, stewardship, and legacy while keeping the giver’s values at the center.

Practical tools you can use immediately.

Bring home questions, frameworks, gift illustrations, and conversation strategies you can adapt to your role.

In person

2.5

days of immersive learning

Curriculum

14+

guided sessions & comprehensive workbook

CFRE approved

CFRE

continuing-education points

Columbus
Your cohort at a glance
Make room for what's possible.
When
February 9–11, 2027
Format
2.5 days | In person
Columbus, Ohio
Where
Hosted by
NCF Ohio
$2,000
Course registration
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Asset Giving Training for Ministries and Development Officers
Learn alongside your peers

Learn it. Practice it. Put it to work.

Learn how to begin with curiosity, build a shared understanding, and help the giver discern a meaningful next step.

Bring your experience into the conversation. Explore new approaches together, practice what you’re learning, and take practical ideas back to your giver relationships.

Participant perspectives

Experienced fundraisers see new possibilities.​

Hear what leaders in philanthropy have to say about their AGU experience and how it’s shaping their approach to fundraising and asset giving.

It was a perfect balance of learning, connection, and encouragement.
Angela Gomez
Director of Development
Free Wheelchair Mission
Every stewardship pastor should take this course.
Jon Batarse
Pastor of Stewardship & Operations
Mariners Church
TRUSTED BY
HOPE International
Convoy of Hope
First Baptist Dallas
Baylor University
World Vision
Mariners Church
Olive Crest
Young Life
Bayside Church
Course Schedule

A few days. A different perspective.

Monday, February 8
Travel day for out-of-area participants
Tuesday, February 9
Sessions 1-6
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 10
Sessions 7-11
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 11
Sessions 12-14
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Plan your visit

We'll see you in Columbus, Ohio

The Summit Outdoors
4653 Trueman Blvd
Hilliard, OH 43026
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Jeff Strine, President; Dwight Montgomery, President Strategic Giving & Legacy Planning
Join Us   |   February 9–11, 2027
Your next conversation could open new possibilities.

Asset Giving Fundamentals  |  Columbus

Course registration
$2,000
Have questions or need assistance?

We’re here to help! For questions about AGU or assistance registering, please contact Sarah Jay Timmermans.

Sarah Jay Timmermans

Sarah Jay Timmermans

Managing Director

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