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The Center for Philanthropy and Social Impact

Our Work in this Moment of Need

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The American College Center for Philanthropy and Social Impact fosters an open and inclusive space for advisors and donors to engage in social impact.

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Purpose School

Renewed Purpose for a New Day

Purpose School is a twelve-week social impact experience designed to support your personal, professional, and community goals by exploring the role of purpose in your professional life and how it intersects with social impact and philanthropy.

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Advisors of Color

Diversifying the Philanthropic Profession

The lack of diversity in financial and philanthropic planning contributes to communities being under-represented and underserved. Our Advisors of Color initiative is working to change the face of the profession.

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Our Niche in this Moment of Need

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Lead From Success to Significance

We provide advisors with the tools and knowledge to lead philanthropic conversations.

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Support for Advanced Practitioners

The Advanced Practitioners Series supports senior advisors who wish to master their craft and learn from respected practitioners.

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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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Impact Lab

Our research identifies opportunities to position advisors to increase philanthropic impact in their communities.

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Resources to Drive Impact

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Meet Our Donors

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