Crystal Thompkins is Director of Strategic Impact, leading the development of Daylight’s community of practice for professional advisors.

Crystal brings a depth of experience with over 20 years of experience in planned giving program management and organizational support and family legacy planning across the wealth spectrum. She is committed to building relationships and collaborating across the philanthropic sector to create an advisor community prepared for the future of philanthropy.

Crystal is a frequent speaker at national conferences and has published articles in several publications including Worth Magazine and ThinkAdvisor. Her community service includes the advisory council of Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WŌC); the editorial board of Planned Giving Today; the investment committee of the Winston-Salem Foundation; and the boards of the Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) and the Community Investment Network (CIN).

Crystal is a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy®, Certified Specialist in Planned Giving, and a Certified Impact Philanthropy Advisor.