CAP®

Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy®

3 Courses: 3 Required / 0 Elective

Specialized Training in Philanthropy

Become a Trusted Philanthropic Advisor to Donors and Clients

The Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to help clients and donors achieve their highest aspirations for self, family, and society. This credential helps to:

These are graduate-level courses, and, in the process, you can earn credit toward a Master of Science in Financial Services degree.

The CAP® program is designed for self-study, leading to an objective exam in a local exam center. All courses include pre-recorded lectures in which the professor who created the course, Phil Cubeta, guides you through the material step by step. It is like having your own private tutor. And, you can review these lectures at your convenience, any time day or night.


CAP® Curriculum

Course Name
Course #
Required
 
Planning for Impact in Context of Family Wealth
GS 839
 

Focuses on how clients and donors can use financial planning, estate planning, and gift planning to advance their personal financial goals while also having a positive impact on their heirs and on their community.

 
Charitable Strategies
GS 849
 

Focuses on the tools and techniques of charitable planning in a financial, tax, and legal context.

 
Gift Planning in a Nonprofit Context
GS 859
 

Focuses on what nonprofits call “planned giving.” The course is designed to help board leaders, advisors and nonprofits collaborate to create, count, and steward significant gifts.