Home | The Center for Philanthropy and Social Impact | The American College of Financial Services coe_page cb17 coe banner 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. Access Insights Learn More About Us cb12 repeater Make an Impact 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. cb19 icon list Our Niche in This Moment of Need Lead From Success to Significance We provide advisors with the tools and knowledge to lead philanthropic conversations. Access Insights Deliver Industry-Leading Service Provide integrated philanthropic planning services to your clients as a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP ). Discover the Program Support the Center Make a difference for the financial advisors and philanthropic professionals who count on the Center, with research, programs, and events focused on philanthropic advising. Give today cb9 features resources - V1 Resources to Drive Impact See All Resources View By New View By Trending View By Popular Insights The New Era of Giving: How Advisors Can Shape Philanthropic Impact As clients continue to give with intention, advisors can turn to specialized philanthropic planning to meet rising client demand. February 06, 2026 Press Welcome Paul Caspersen, CFP , AEP , MS! The College welcomes a new leader for its Center for Philanthropy and Social Impact and its Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) Program: Paul M. Caspersen, CFP®, AEP®, MS. July 23, 2025 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 01 03 cb23 donor tiers Meet Our Donors National Strategic Philanthropic Partners National Philanthropic Partners cb20 footer cta Support Our Mission 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.