The Center for Philanthropy and Social Impact
Our Work in this Moment of Need
The American College Center for Philanthropy and Social Impact fosters an open and inclusive space for advisors and donors to engage in social impact.
Shared Learning Experience
Advance Your Career With DAF Expertise
Join us April 8-9, 2025 at The Adolphus hotel in Dallas, TX, for the first and only in-person Donor-Advised Fund Professional Certificate Program administered by an accredited, nonprofit, academic institution.
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Become a Philanthropic Planning Expert
The Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) Program equips financial professionals with the expertise to help clients achieve their charitable giving goals while optimizing tax benefits and creating lasting legacies.
Our Niche in This Moment of Need
Lead From Success to Significance
We provide advisors with the tools and knowledge to lead philanthropic conversations.
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Deliver Industry-Leading Service
Provide integrated philanthropic planning services to your clients as a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®).
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Make a difference for the financial advisors and philanthropic professionals who count on the Center, with research, programs, and events focused on philanthropic advising.
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Podcasts
Making an Impact Through Philanthropic Planning
Whether their clients are individuals and families, business owners, or nonprofit organizations, financial professionals need to know how to use the tools available to maximize impact and minimize…
November 18, 2024
Insights
Discovering the Realities of Planned Giving
This interview, available exclusively on Knowledge Hub, informs listeners about key aspects of charitable giving and alternative methods of thinking that can allow them to successfully break…
October 30, 2024
Insights
How to View Ethics Through the Lens of Philanthropic Planning
Ethical decision-making is at the forefront of financial services, but that doesn’t mean that every decision is black and white. In a recent interview, Jennifer Lehman PhD, JD, CFP®, CAP® spoke with…
September 30, 2024
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Making a Tax Plan for Planned Giving
Tax-informed advanced planning advice is all the buzz at The American College of Financial Services – with the new Tax Planning Certified Professional™ (TPCP™) designation just around the corner—and…
August 30, 2024
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FinServe Ambassador Charts Career Evolution Through Specialization
For Andrew Tudor, CFP®, RICP®, CAP®, living his career dream in financial services has been a long journey of constant learning and development – but an immensely rewarding one, thanks to The College…
June 25, 2024
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National Strategic Philanthropic Partners
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