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- Daylight | Certified Impact Philanthropy Advisor
Earning the Impact Philanthrop Advisor certification signifies the successful completion of a rigorous 12-module program designed to cultivate the relational, technical, and practical skills essential for effective philanthropic planning. Through independent study and collaborative discussions, the program further enhances the capabilities of advisors to support the evolving needs and expectations of families, organizations, and communities. Edit About Chat Experience User Faculty Camera Fees Mail Register THE IMPACT PHILANTHROPY ADVISOR CERTIFICATION Daylight’s learning platform and network are designed exclusively for wealth and philanthropic advisors, to help you meet this extraordinary opportunity to grow your business, client relationships and impact. Your home for lifelong learning, Daylight has something for all advisor skill levels and roles – and becoming an Impact Philanthropy Advisor is where you start . With a mix of expert facilitation and on-demand instruction available online over 20 weeks, the Impact Philanthropy Advisor certificate (IPA) offers the skills and connections to confidently support the needs and expectations of families, organizations and communities today. IPA will help you: Deepen client relationships Seize growth opportunities Accelerate and share your skills Spark social impact and family legacies It’s a transformative era for wealth and philanthropy, requiring new competencies and cultural dexterity to thrive. Amidst a historic $124 trillion intergenerational transfer of wealth, clients are turning to advisors for more than investments and tax planning, and philanthropy’s tools, considerations and goals have become more complex. It’s the perfect time to skill up with IPA. THE IPA EXPERIENCE The Impact Philanthropy Advisor certification is a state-of-the-art learning program crafted with decades of experience in philanthropic advising, wealth management and philanthropic education. IPA is the flagship course created by Daylight to meet the demand for contemporary and robust learning solutions. The Advisory Board and faculty, representing the sector’s diversity and breadth, ensure IPA is accessible, relevant and valuable. IPA participants will receive • 20 weeks of learning designed by expert advisors • On-demand content and case studies • Live group discussions facilitated by industry practitioners • New peer connections within your cohort • Continuing education credits • Complimentary content just for IPAs • First access to the Impact Advisors Network • Celebrations and graduation invitations IPA WILL ADVANCE YOUR PRACTICE IN 3 AREAS TECHNICAL Align client values and priorities to achieve philanthropic objectives Assess features and benefits of charitable and non-charitable giving tools Integrate giving strategies within wealth, estate, tax, and philanthropic planning opportunities RELATIONAL Apply a cultural dexterity framework to support a range of client generations and backgrounds Identify the phases of the client impact journey and motivations Develop your skills and personal style to deepen philanthropic conversations PRACTICAL Examine the current philanthropic landscape, trends and debates Develop a sustainable philanthropic strategy and expand client relationships Assess the ethical obligations of a philanthropy advisor IPA MODULES Fundamentals in Philanthropic Advising Evolving demands for social impact services from different client segments; the new map of social impact advising services and competencies Social Impact Landscape Trends in uses of resources across multiple sectors; networks and associations in philanthropy; current policy and practice debates Art of Philanthropic Advising Modalities of advising; challenging assumptions of our roles; client philanthropic journeys; techniques to support progress Purpose and Strategy Developing client values, desired impact, understanding of the ecosystem, strategy statement; addressing inequities Charitable Tax Planning Substantiation; types of assets to give and identifying opportunities to use those assets; gift acceptance policies and donor due diligence Legacy and Gift Planning Application of tools such as bequests, life estates, retirement assets, life insurance, charitable trusts, and charitable gift annuities Foundations and Donor Advised Funds Advantages, disadvantages, critiques, applicability of charitable vehicles for grantmaking and operating programs Impact Investing and Alternative Tools Advantages, disadvantages, critiques, applicability of forms of impact investing and types of purpose-led businesses Influence, Leverage, & Civic Action Use of advocacy, lobbying, crowdfunding, movement building, and similar tools and strategies Planning for Your Philanthropic Advising Work Anticipating clients’ future needs; clarifying value propositions and advisor collaborations; personal development agendas Ethics in Philanthropic Advising Defining responsibilities to self, client, community, and the profession Cultural Dexterity Understanding how our social identities, family traditions, and cultural backgrounds influence wealth, estate, and philanthropic planning Daylight is an approved continuing education (CE) provider for the following organizations and programs: CFP Board | Certified Financial Planner® Investments and Wealth Institute | Certified Private Wealth Advisor®, Certified Investment Management Analyst®, Retirement Management Advisor® The American College of Financial Services | Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® The American Institute for Philanthropic Studies, California State University Long Beach | Certified Planned Giving Specialist® Certified Fund Raising Executive International | CFRE Successful completion of the IPA program provides 16 hours of eligible CE credit (14.5 eligible hours of CFP® charter holders). WHO NEEDS TO BE AN IPA? Social impact is not just for specialists. Whether in a wealth management firm, DAF sponsor or community foundation, family office, grantmaker or nonprofit, many roles benefit from fluency in philanthropy. IPA is for: Client-facing advisors and team members, to better understand your clients and their families, the options available to them, and to collaborate with fellow advisors. Business development roles, to be nimble and opportunistic with the demands of U/HNW families today. Planning and philanthropic specialists, to support junior team members, and for advanced leaders to update their knowledge and be first to access new courses. Associates interested in social change, to further their career development and boost corporate loyalty and retention. FACULTY Tony Macklin, CAP® Daylight Aquanetta Betts JD, AEP®, CAP®, CFRE Johnson Betts, LLC Steve Grourke CAP®, CFRE National Park Foundation Cris Lutz, CAP®, CSPG The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens Dien Yuen JD/LLM, CAP®, AEP® Daylight Beth Harper Briglia CPA, CAP® Philanthropic Advisor Andrew Ho, MBA, CAP® National Academy of Sciences Rick Peck CAP®, CFP®, CFC® Rick C. Peck Consulting, LLC Crystal Thompkins CAP®, CSPGCM Daylight Ginni Galicinao, ACFBA, ACFWA, CAP®, CPCC, ORSC Dynamics of Family Wealth Seth Klukoff Eoan Strategies, LLC Rebecca Rothey CFRE, CAP®, AEP® Nishita Bakshi MBA, MSAE Philanthropy Advisor Mark Greer, MBA, CAP® Phīla Engaged Giving Shelly Kurtz Eagle Pointe Advisors FEES You have the chance to participate in the most ambitious, modern philanthropic learning opportunity available, and benefit from Daylight’s national network and years of instructional and practitioner expertise. IPAs can immediately leverage new skills, connections and visibility with clients and teams, and in the marketplace. Special partnership opportunities are available for organizations interested in maximizing IPA’s national kickoff. About 30 hours, start-to-finish 12-15 advisors per cohort 12 self-paced modules 5 case studies 10 live virtual cohort conversation IPA Workbook HOW IT WORKS For Profit: $2,850 Nonprofit & Independent Practitioners: $2,500 FEES April 2025 Cohort Live Session Schedule Still have questions? See our FAQs . Register for a live info session. Download IPA program description. IPA About Experience Faculty Fees IPA: A New Standard for Impact Quick Links About Experience Who Faculty Fees
- Daylight | mpact Philanthropy Advisor
The Impact Philanthropy Advisor certificate is a state-of-the-art learning program crafted with decades of experience in philanthropic advising, wealth management, and philanthropic education. DAYLIGHT PARTNER REGISTRATION Partner Organization Name* First name* Last name* Email* I acknowledge that I am able to access Daylight's learning platform and understand that the email address I provided will be used to access the platform. * Click here to check your ability to access Circle, Daylight's learning platform, from your network. You may need to adjust firewall settings or whitelist the domain. If needed, contact your organization's IT for support. Phone Multi-line address Country/Region* Address* City* Zip / Postal code* Company name Position How did you hear about IPA? Please share your friend's name so we may thank them!* I agree to abide by Daylight's Guiding Principles. I understand that once registered, I will not be granted a refund. We will consider any extenuating circumstances and may allow your fee to be applied to future cohorts within 12 months. If you have questions about whether IPA is right for you, please contact us at learn@daylightadvisors.com before enrolling. I would like to receive program and marketing communications from Daylight. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time. Select registration option:* Impact Philanthropy Advisor (IPA) only Bundle (IPA + Annual Certificate Subscription) Select your top two IPA group preferences: (Cohort group options: October 2025 and January 2026 ) First group preference:* Second group preference:* Select checkout option:* Impact Philanthropy Advisor (IPA): For Profit Professional $ 2600 Impact Philanthropy Advisor (IPA): Nonprofit & Independent Practitioner $ 2250 BUNDLE: For Profit Professional $ 3500 BUNDLE: Nonprofit & Independent Practitioner $ 3000 Proceed to Checkout Daylight & Partner Untitled
- Daylight | Impact Philanthropy Advisor
The Impact Philanthropy Advisor certificate is a state-of-the-art learning program crafted with decades of experience in philanthropic advising, wealth management, and philanthropic education. ENTERPRISE IPA REGISTRATION Enterprise Organization Name* First name* Last name* Email* I acknowledge that I am able to access Daylight's learning platform and understand that the email address I provided will be used to access the platform. * Click here to check your ability to access Circle, Daylight's learning platform, from your network. You may need to adjust firewall settings or whitelist the domain. If needed, contact your organization's IT for support. Phone Multi-line address Country/Region* Address* City* Zip / Postal code* Company name Position How did you hear about IPA? Please share your friend's name so we may thank them!* I agree to abide by Daylight's Guiding Principles. I understand that once registered, I will not be granted a refund. We will consider any extenuating circumstances and may allow your fee to be applied to future cohorts within 12 months. If you have questions about whether IPA is right for you, please contact us at learn@daylightadvisors.com before enrolling. I would like to receive other communications from Daylight. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time. Select registration option:* Impact Philanthropy Advisor (IPA) only Bundle (IPA + Annual Certificate Subscription) Select your top two IPA group preferences: (Cohort group options: October 2025 and January 2026 ) First group preference:* Second group preference:* Select checkout option:* Impact Philanthropy Advisor (IPA): For Profit Professional $ 2850 Impact Philanthropy Advisor (IPA): Nonprofit & Independent Practitioner $ 2500 BUNDLE: For Profit Professional $ 3500 BUNDLE: Nonprofit & Independent Practitioner $ 3000 Proceed to Checkout Daylight & Partner Untitled
- Daylight | Philanthropic Advising Competency Model
Philanthropic advising is evolving—and it’s time the profession had a clear, credible framework to match its growing impact. Daylight’s Philanthropic Advising Competency Model is the first-ever, field-informed framework that defines the new standard of modern philanthropic advising. Philanthropic Advising Competency Model Daylight’s Philanthropic Advising Competency Model is the first of its kind: a field-informed framework that outlines the knowledge, skills, and behaviors advisors need to serve clients and communities today. The thirteen core competencies reflect a dynamic, evolving profession that requires both technical fluency and relational skills. It provides a flexible structure for advisors, employers, and professional networks to assess and strengthen their practice. Whether you're a practitioner mapping your growth, a leader working to strengthen the field, or an employer, you can use the model to: Recruit and evaluate talent with greater clarity Guide professional development and coaching Align teams around shared expectations Build trust and transparency in advisory services By bringing definition to a once-ambiguous role, this model lays the foundation for a modern, values-driven profession—and invites you to help shape what comes next. Download Report EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Philanthropic advisors play an increasingly central role in shaping how wealth is directed toward social good. Yet despite the billions of dollars they help guide each year, there is no widely accepted standard for high-quality and effective modern philanthropic advising. The role remains undefined, and expectations vary widely across institutions, clients, and sectors. Daylight created the Philanthropic Advising Competency Model to help build a modern profession grounded in excellence, professionalism, and impact. This groundbreaking framework equips employers, advisors, and practitioners with a shared language for recruitment, hiring, performance evaluation, and professional growth. Organized around thirteen core competencies, the model defines the knowledge, skills, and behaviors required to advise clients and donors effectively. It brings definition to a previously ambiguous role, offering a clear path toward the professionalization of philanthropic advising. DAYLIGHT PHILANTHROPIC ADVISOR ASSESSMENT Discover where you are now and uncover the skills you may wish to build as you grow in your practice. This assessment is designed for you to reflect on where you are today and uncover the skills you may want to build as you grow in your practice. You will find a summary of the thirteen competencies and the objectives of each competency. We’ve also included the Components of Modern Philanthropic Planning to help you define your work. Download VOICE OF THE ADVISOR Elaine Chu emphasizes the importance of seeking mentors and participating in education and certification programs for those interested in philanthropic advising.
- January 2025 Cohort | Daylight
Certified IPAs January 2025 Cohort Aleta Stampley Ana Gamborena Birger Stamperdahl Claudia Ehrlich Donald Wong Erin Howe Jen Shafer Jordan Brown Lauren Tudor Mary Fischer-Nassib Nancy Neal Shilpa Andalkar Xin Xin Alexander Hoffmaster Andra Kranzler Britney Nesbit Clayton Jason Douglas Page Ginger Opp Jenny Weinar Karen Mae Cheung Len Maranan-Goldstein Mary Lam-Witcher Nishita Bakshi Stacey Guadnola Alexis Miller Antoinette LeCouteur Caroline Kuebler Cris Lutz Elaine Chu Gloris Estrella Jesse Bohlin Kate Landon Liza Hanks Miguel de la Fuente-Lau Ruyi Lu Stephanie Gillis Alison Patterson Asa Tate Christal M. Cherry Denise Sarkor Elizabeth Burdette Hugh Lawson Jessica Weare Kathleen Tranovich Lora Smith Mike Todd Santi Alston Susan Caperton Amber Gonzales Vargas Asma Mahmood Christen Lee Diane N. Nguyen Emerald Adeyemi Iris Sagi Jilla Tombar Kristin Giant Marguerite Griffin Molly McAndrew Shawn Castellanos Tonya Sisco
- October 2024 Cohort | Daylight
Certified IPAs October 2024 Cohort Ada Williams Prince Becky Crowe Bree Rose Christina Gorczynski David Pickler Erin Hulme Oceguera Jen Holleran Julia Toffoli Lydia Oh Michelle Caragol Padric Scott Rebecca Stibbe Seth Klukoff Steve Grourke Tim Wilmot Zakiya Lord Adam Creighton Beth A. Hubbard Brian Balduzzi Christopher Beck Dien Yuen Ginni Galicinao Joan Ai Kimberly Karol Mark Greer Mike Rea Rachel Denny Richard C. Peck Sharmila Rao Thakkar Steve Saalfeld Tony Macklin Alanna Casselle Chew Beth Harper Briglia Carí Jackson Lewis Crystal Thompkins Dorothy Stuehmke Jaimi Cortes John Unterreiner Kyle Funakoshi Mary Jovanovich Muhi Khwaja Randi Hogan Rob MacPherson Shazly Zain Sudha Nandagopal Warren Northern Alisia Robin Beverly Cox Caterina Ferrari Cynthia Yongvang Eileen Egan Jane Nordell Jonathan Herndon Leah Caragol Meg Bell Natalie Kennedy Rebecca Darwent Robin Elmerick Stephen E. Peeler Sumitra Pasupathy Wendy Soone Broder Allie Lemieux Bleu Blakslee Chris Nazareth Darley Tom Emma Beeston Janelle Cavanagh Joy Webb Lorena Patlán Michel Vekved Nhi Chau Rebecca Rothey Sarah Taylor Stephen Robinson Tiffany Polite Yolanda F. Johnson
- Megan Lemieux Bell | Daylighthttps://lydiamoh.wixsite.com/daylightadvisors/daylight-team/megan-lemieux-bell?skipRedirect=true&ssrOnly=true&extendedTimeout=true&debug=false
Megan Lemieux Bell Megan Lemieux Bell (She/Her) Director, Engagement megan@daylightadvisors.com Megan is a seasoned partner relations executive with over 20 years of experience leading partner strategies for B2B startups. A graduate of Seattle University with a B.A. in Liberal Studies and a former Jesuit Volunteer Corp member, Megan has always been driven to serve and make an impact. Throughout her career she has supported mission-driven organizations in all stages of operation including newly formed endeavors. Her ability to build relationships, create connections and cultivate community is her superpower. She strongly believes “there is no power for change greater than a community discovering what they care about.” Margaret Wheatley. Megan is the mother of two spirited boys and a sports enthusiast-- competing in multiple triathlons, and most recently dragon boat racing. She is a pseudo party planner, a road trip warrior and an experience seeker. Megan currently serves as Co-Chair on Seattle University Board of Regents. Her volunteer work has included Jesuit Volunteer Corp, Generations Cancer Foundation and City Year. She recently hosted and produced a podcast called, “My Aunt Is A Nun”. LinkedIn
- Cindy Yang | Daylighthttps://lydiamoh.wixsite.com/daylightadvisors/daylight-team/cindy-yang?skipRedirect=true&ssrOnly=true&extendedTimeout=true&debug=false
Cindy Yang Cindy Yang (She/Her) Consultant, Programs cindy@daylightadvisors.com Cindy joins Daylight with over 20 years of experience supporting C-Suite executives in the legal, health, and nonprofit sector. Cindy’s dedication, capacity to juggle a diverse and dynamic set of responsibilities and ability to collaborate across geographies will be a great addition to Daylight as they continue to grow. Prior to joining Daylight, Cindy worked as an Executive Administrator for a non-profit health care organization in Milwaukee, WI. In her role there, she managed the day-to-day operations for the corporate office, and supported the CEO and executive staff, as well as served closely as a liaison to the board of directors. Cindy received her bachelor’s in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a master’s degree in management from Cardinal Stritch University. Cindy was raised in Wisconsin and now lives in South Carolina. In her spare time, Cindy enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, as well as volunteering and building relationships in the Hmong communities throughout the Carolinas. LinkedIn
- Allie Lemieux | Daylighthttps://lydiamoh.wixsite.com/daylightadvisors/daylight-team/allie-lemieux?skipRedirect=true&ssrOnly=true&extendedTimeout=true&debug=false
Allie Lemieux Allie Lemieux (She/Her) Manager, Learner Experience allie@daylightadvisors.com Allie is a dynamic professional with over 15 years of experience building technology partnerships and programs. Throughout her career, she’s built strong relationships with nonprofit and for-profit organizations alike, focusing on strategic partnerships and initiatives that amplify the power of technology to drive positive impact. Known for her approachable and creative leadership style, Allie blends her expertise in change management with a deep commitment to authentic listening and collaboration. Whether working with customers or partners, her goal is always to create experiences that accelerate meaningful outcomes. As the co-founder of Home to Hired, an organization empowering moms to return to the workforce on their own terms, Allie is also dedicated to fostering inclusive opportunities. When she’s not in the office, you’ll find Allie “chasing dinos” with her energetic 4-year-old, mentoring young professionals, or exploring new travel destinations with her husband and stepchildren—all while staying inspired by the endless possibilities (and responsibility) for technology to make a difference. LinkedIn
- Crystal Thompkins | Daylighthttps://lydiamoh.wixsite.com/daylightadvisors/daylight-team/crystal-thompkins?skipRedirect=true&ssrOnly=true&extendedTimeout=true&debug=false
Crystal Thompkins Crystal Thompkins (She/Her) Director, Strategic Impact crystal@daylightadvisors.com 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. LinkedIn
- What does it take to be a great philanthropic advisor? | Daylighthttps://lydiamoh.wixsite.com/daylightadvisors/daylight-in-practice/what-it-takes-to-be-a-great-philanthropic-advisor?skipRedirect=true&ssrOnly=true&extendedTimeout=true&debug=false
What does it take to be a great philanthropic advisor? What does it take to be a great philanthropic advisor? By Tony Macklin Every week, the Daylight team meets with leaders of wealth management firms, banks, foundations, nonprofits, consulting firms, and more. We hear them trying to respond to four trends: The increasing number of wealth creators and inheritors who want to focus part of their financial and estate planning on philanthropy. The increasing amount of money being placed in donor-advised funds and foundations. The expanding ways people achieve social impact, going beyond charitable giving to use impact investments, advocacy, crowdfunding, and other tools. Advisors and clients alike hoping to find ways to make a difference in the complex challenges our communities and planet face. They’re often expanding and refining their roles as philanthropic advisors—people who help clients and donors navigate the why, who, what, where, and how of philanthropy and social impact. But the field of philanthropic advising is a messy mix of professional backgrounds, business models, skillsets, services, and success metrics. To help shed…well…daylight on that mess, we’re releasing a draft philanthropic advising competency model this summer. The model will describe attitudes, knowledge, and skills essential for succeeding in philanthropic advising roles. It should clarify recruitment, hiring, performance measurement, and professional development plans for employers, employees, and solo practitioners. We’ll base the model on dozens of job descriptions, interviews with a variety of employers, and competency maps from organizations such as the UHNW Institute (see graphic), Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy, CFP Board, and SkillsFuture Singapore. Our project partner is the LaCire team who bring deep experience in developing effective and equitable human capital policies and procedures. And we’re fortunate to have the expertise and leadership of our volunteer working group and advisory board members. What does being a highly competent philanthropic advisor mean in this quickly-evolving world? Stay tuned to Daylight’s blog and social media for a publication and webinar this summer. And if you have questions about the project, don’t hesitate to contact me at tony@daylightadvisors.com .
- Dien Yuen | Daylighthttps://lydiamoh.wixsite.com/daylightadvisors/daylight-team/dien-yuen?skipRedirect=true&ssrOnly=true&extendedTimeout=true&debug=false
Dien Yuen Dien Yuen (She/Her) CEO Dien is the Founder and CEO of Daylight, a learning partner equipping wealth and philanthropic advisors with the confidence, competence, and cultural dexterity to grow their practices and strengthen client relationships. Daylight’s Certified Impact Philanthropy Advisor (IPA) program and certificate offerings establish a new benchmark for excellence in philanthropic planning education. She was named in Wealthmanagement.com’s 2025 Ten to Watch: Innovators and Influencers Set to Change the Industry. Dien was inducted into the 2023 National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP) Hall of Fame and recognized for her academic leadership with the Distinguished Faculty Award from Wealth Management Institute in Singapore. Dien serves as the lead faculty for philanthropy at WMI, where she was instrumental in launching Asia’s first professional philanthropic certification program. Previously, Dien founded the Center for Philanthropy and Social Impact at The American College of Financial Services, where she also developed and taught courses in the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) program as the Blunt-Nickel Professor in Philanthropy. Dien’s early career included senior roles in wealth management and global development organizations. She holds a Juris Doctorate, an LLM in International Law, a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®), an Accredited Estate Planning (AEP) designation, and is a Certified Impact Philanthropy Advisor. LinkedIn