Complimentary Webinars
JGA regularly offers no-cost webinars to share insights on issues of importance to nonprofits.
Please register to join us for our upcoming webinars or listen to a recording of one of our past webinars.
June 23, 2026
10:30- 11:30 a.m. ET
Jonathan Bergdoll
Interim Director of Data and Research Partnerships, Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Lee Ernst
CEO and Senior Consultant, JGA
Giving USA 2026: Key Giving Trends for 2025
JGA is thrilled to welcome Jonathan Bergdoll, Interim Director of Data and Research Partnerships at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, who will join Lee Ernst, JGA CEO and Senior Consultant, to co-lead this timely discussion. Together, they will explore the insights, trends, and implications for nonprofits from the release of Giving USA 2026: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for 2025, scheduled for release on June 16. The conversation will examine the key data shaping today’s philanthropic landscape and what it means for fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and the future of charitable giving.
Previously Recorded Webinars
Healthcare Philanthropy: Unlocking Growth Opportunities
In this webinar, JGA and Shannon Duval, Chief Philanthropy Officer at Advocate Health—one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems—explored what was shaping donor behavior and how organizations could strengthen positioning, communicate impact, and expand philanthropic investment.
Panelist: Shannon Duval, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Advocate Health
Host: Lee Ernst, CEO and Senior Consultant, JGA and Bente Weitekamp, Senior Consultant, JGA
Key Trends in Philanthropy for 2026
In this live discussion, we explored the Key Trends in Philanthropy for 2026. We highlighted how shifts in donor behavior, tax law changes, and the ongoing wealth transfer are shaping fundraising strategy in the year ahead, and what your organization can do to adapt and thrive.
Host: Lee Ernst CEO and Senior Consultant, JGA
Grants and Major Gifts: The Perfect Fundraising Recipe
In this session, we reviewed the grants and individual giving landscape, explored key research and trends, and shared success stories.
Panelists: Dr. Paul Pribbenow, President of Augsburg University, Frank Boyd, Vice President, McAllister and Quinn and Lee Ernst, CEO, JGA
Host: Brian Gawor, CFRE, Consultant, JGA
Uncovering Donor Treasure with AI & Predictive Analytics
In this session, we shared our experience with over 50 clients utilizing JGA’s Acuity® solutions.
Presenters: Brian Gawor, CFRE and Cole Borden
Trends in Women’s Philanthropy
In this session, we discussed giving to women and girls, key trends, and strategies for fundraisers.
Panelist: Danielle Shockey, Chief Experience Officer, Girl Scouts of the USA
Presenters: Lee Ernst, CEO and Senior Consultant, JGA, Bente Weitekamp, Senior Consultant, JGA
Key Insights from the Generosity Commission
In this session, we discussed the 2024 report from The Generosity Commission with two leaders in the world of philanthropy—Ted Grossnickle, Senior Consultant and Founder at JGA, and Jane Wales, Vice President of the Aspen Institute.
Presenters: Ted Grossnickle, Senior Consultant and Founder and Jane Wales, Vice President of the Aspen Institute
Fundraising Data: Answering Who To Engage, And How
In this session, we discussed the mountain of data fundraisers have regarding their donors, including wealth ratings, giving history, and engagement. We share how this data informs two big questions: who you should be engaging, and how you can best engage them to ignite their giving passion.
Presenters: Brian Gawor and Cole Borden