Enterprise
Impact Philanthropy Advisor

As wealth transfer accelerates and donor expectations evolve, professional advisors are uniquely positioned to guide clients through their most meaningful financial decisions. Your clients increasingly seek more than investment strategies—they want partners who can help them create lasting legacies and drive measurable community impact.

The Greater Washington Community Foundation is proud to partner with Daylight Advisors to offer a special cohort of the Enterprise Impact Philanthropy Advisor (IPA) certification program for our network of professional advisor partners. Starting in January 2026, this 20-week cohort-based learning experience will equip you with sophisticated tools and frameworks to lead values-based philanthropy conversations with confidence, positioning you as an essential resource for clients' charitable planning needs.

What’s Included:

  • 20 weeks of expert-designed curriculum covering the full spectrum of impact philanthropy, from technical strategies to donor psychology

  • 10 live group discussions facilitated by seasoned industry practitioners who bring real-world case studies and practical insights

  • Interactive learning materials including readings, case studies, video lectures, and a comprehensive learners' journal

  • Dedicated support from a Daylight Advisors partnership manager and certified IPA facilitator assigned to the cohort

  • Continuing education credits available for CFP®, CPWA®, CIMA®, RMA®, CAP®, CSPGCM, CFRE

  • Certified Impact Philanthropy Advisor certification upon completion, signaling a commitment to excellence in philanthropic advising

  • Ongoing resources including access to the Impact Advisors Network (IAN), Advisors in Philanthropy (AiP), and the Collaborative Philanthropy Certificate program

This is a limited-capacity cohort designed to ensure meaningful engagement. Please register early to ensure your participation for the January cohort.

Registration fees are $2,850 per learner, with limited scholarship opportunities available. Please complete the form below to receive registration information.