MONTHLY ROUND TABLE LUNCHES
The Quad City Planned Giving Council holds an informal discussion on planned gift topics, peer support, and networking on the first Tuesday of each month, from noon to 1 pm, in person at the
Nest Café
1524 4th Avenue Rock Island, IL
All are welcome.
First Tuesday of every month!
July 9, 2026
12:30 PM Lunch & Networking
1:00 PM Webinar
Helping Donors Answer Their Most Perplexing Questions - Eddie Thompson
Eddie founded the unique Thompson & Associates process in 1996. As CEO of Thompson & Associates, Eddie provides leadership and direction to around 30 seasoned charitable estate planners with an inspiring sense of generosity, integrity and passion for helping others.
By creating a unique values-based model at Thompson & Associated, Eddie and his team have established a way for people to dedicate the necessary time to consider important life decisions and to engage in thoughtful discussion that leads to optimal results for all.
He has planned thousands of estates, which has generated billions of dollars to charity during his thirty plus years working with nonprofits. Eddie speaks to organizations from coast to coast on successful fundraising techniques, nonprofit management and charitable estate planning and has garnered many honors during his distinguished career. He credits his parent with shaping his personal and professional path: they were very poor, but very generous.
Members - Free
Nonmembers - $20
Location - Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road - Bettendorf, IA 52722
September 22, 2026
11:00 AM Networking and Lunch
12:15 PM In-person Keynote by Kent Huyser,
Partner with Gonser Gerber
The Legacy Conversation Nobody Is Having:
Connecting Planned Gifts to Institutional Vision
Are you a non-profit leader striving to build a vision that inspires transformational giving?
Are you a fundraising professional seeking to be more effective in securing planned gifts?
Are you a financial advisor or estate attorney committed to guiding your clients to financial security and meaningful impact?
If you answered “yes,” please join us on September 22 to learn from industry expert, Kent Huyser. With more than 22 years of leadership in Development and Advancement, Kent consults and educates nationally on legacy giving and building successful capital and advancement campaigns. Kent’s in-person keynote will provide valuable insights for non-profit leaders and development professionals, as well as financial advisors and estate attorneys seeking to enhance their clients’ financial plans.
During his keynote and follow up discussion, Kent will address:
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The Disconnect: What Organizations Offer vs. What Donors Need
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What a Compelling Legacy Conversation Actually Sounds Like
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The Organizational Side: Building a Vision Worth Leaving a Legacy
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Practical Implications for Everyone in the Room
About Kent Huyser:
Partner at Gonser Gerber, Kent has more than 22 years of experience in non-profit and advancement leadership. Kent consults with numerous non-profits in healthcare and education, including McPherson College, which secured a $1 billion irrevocable estate gift commitment in 2023, the largest donation to a small liberal arts college in U.S. history. Prior to joining Gonser Gerber, he held advancement leadership positions at three higher education institutions (William Jewell College, University of Missouri-Kansas City, and Metropolitan Community College). Before working in advancement, Kent worked for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City for 10 years.