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.
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.
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.
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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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.
Our Latest ProjectResources to Drive Impact
Research
Mapping the Future of Philanthropic Advising
We aim to demystify the philanthropic advising field by looking at the current state of the sector and understanding the players.
October 01, 2022
Insights
FinServe Network Advisors Explore the Future of Philanthropy
Philanthropy was a hot topic at the College’s inaugural 2023 FinServe Network Summit, as advisors continue to expand their work in this important and growing field....
April 18, 2023
Research
Philanthropic Advisors in the 21st Century
We released the report, “Philanthropic Advisors in the 21st Century: A Look at the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) Designation” in June 2022. It is the first in a series of research examinin...
May 01, 2022
On-Demand Webcasts
Donor-Advised Funds: From Passion to Lasting Impact
In these moments of immense pain and turmoil, many clients are asking how they can engage and support others in their communities. As a trusted advisor, you can help turn this philanthropic impulse in...
July 08, 2020
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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
