The purpose of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners is to support Philanthropy by fostering the development and growth of gift planning. The Association creates awareness, provides education and is an advocate of charitable giving. The Association brings together professionals from various disciplines to ensure that the gift planning process achieves a fair and proper balance between the interests of donors and the aims and objectives of registered charitable organizations in Canada in accordance with the CAGP™ Code of Ethics. Members are charity fundraisers and donor advisors in law, financial planning, accounting and insurance.