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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Press
New Donor-Advised Fund Professional Certificate Program
The American College of Financial Services launches the Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Professional Certificate Program, set to take place in Dallas April 8-9, 2025.
January 02, 2025
Insights
Ambassadors Discuss Donor-Advised Funds and More at FinServe Summit
Ambassadors from The College’s FinServe Network sat down with College President and CEO George Nichols III, CAP® for a conversation on the growing importance of philanthropic planning at this year’s…
November 26, 2024
Insights
How CAP® Study Groups Are Fueling Philanthropic Communities
In a recent interview, leaders of Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) study groups shared the history of these programs and the impact they’ve had on their communities.
November 25, 2024
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
Choosing what gifts to give during life versus at our passing, and how to balance both family and charity as beneficiaries, involves some challenging choices.
November 15, 2024
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Your contributions show your commitment to building the future of philanthropy and social impact advising and educating the next generation of philanthropic advisors whose work will impact communities around the world.
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National Strategic Philanthropic Partners
National Philanthropic Partners
