After 20 weeks of reading, reflection, case studies, and peer learning, the inaugural Impact Philanthropy Advisor cohort will complete the program this month. Congratulations to our first Certified IPAs! Connect with our graduates to hear about their experience, and join us for the next cohort starting in April or July!
At Daylight, we’re committed to cultivating a thriving philanthropic advising field while supporting advisors in their professional and personal growth. That’s why we’re developing a competency model to define the key attitudes, knowledge, and skills needed for success in philanthropic advising. Our report and recommendations will be ready this summer, and we look forward to your input.
We invite you to read this month's blog post, I Am The Helper, on Crystal Clear. Crystal’s powerful words may resonate with you during this time:
"Information and words of care and comfort are undoubtedly important in a crisis. However, seeing people in action—knowing that steps are being taken to mitigate harm and find resolution—provides a sense of stability amid chaos."
As industry practitioners, we remain in the field, both online and in person. Find us at a conference, connect with us on LinkedIn, or follow us on Instagram and Bluesky!
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 modelthis 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, Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy, CFP Board, and SkillsFuture Singapore. We’re also partnering with a firm that specializes in developing effective and equitable human capital policies and procedures. A working group comprised of practitioners in the field is helping guide our work, along with our global advisory board.
Be sure you’re signed up to receive our newsletter or follow us on our LinkedIn page for invitations to local gatherings and webinars as we share our report and recommendations!
We’re excited to launch Daylight’s new Impact Investing Certificate program this March! Developed in collaboration with Allison Parker and other industry leaders, this program is designed to demystify impact investing and equip advisors with practical tools to confidently guide clients toward values-aligned investments.
Gain the expertise to integrate impact investments into client portfolios, aligning financial goals with principles such as sustainability, social equity, and ethical governance. This certificate positions you as a trusted expert in a rapidly growing market—helping you strengthen client relationships and differentiate your practice. Register now!
Season 2 of Illuminate Philanthropy is here! Building on the 8 Trends of Philanthropic Advising, we’re engaging with Daylight's learners, faculty, and advisory members in thought-provoking conversations about the field, the practice, and the insights shaping their work and the future of philanthropic advising.
This month’s podcast features Meg Bell and Seth Klukoff, a faculty member of Daylight’s Impact Philanthropy Advisor program and founder of Eoan Strategies, on how storytelling can motivate action and foster empathy in your work.
Daylight is excited to partner with the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) to offer our learning solutions to its members and partners. NCFP has a depth of resources available to help families and their advisors deepen their impact. Our partnership expands the access to include Daylight’s Certified Impact Philanthropy Program and Certificate programs to the NCFP network at a discounted price. Learn more about Daylight’s growing partner network.
Daylight is a global professional development community for philanthropy and social impact. Together with advisors and families, we support the practices and networks to maximize philanthropy’s potential for transforming lives.
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