High Impact Philanthropy Academy

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Penn’s High Impact Philanthropy Academy is designed for individual donors, professional grantmakers, and other philanthropic leaders seeking greater impact. Participants learn the principles of high impact philanthropy and how to apply them in real-world situations. Along with the program’s esteemed faculty, peer participants bring a wealth of experience and a valuable community of practice for long after the program ends. Accepting applications now for our Spring 2023 cohort, on campus May 17-19, continuing online May 23, 24, 20, and 31.

High impact philanthropy is getting the most “good” for your philanthropic “buck.” It is the process by which a philanthropist makes the biggest difference possible, given the amount of capital invested. This means focusing first on achieving social impact – i.e., a meaningful improvement in the lives of others (vs. other concerns such as maximizing the funder’s tax benefit or honoring a funder’s loved one). Participants will learn the tools and strategies needed to apply the principles of high impact philanthropy to their own efforts.

In addition to adapting the program’s format, our team has also expanded our curriculum to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, related economic crisis, and heightened calls for racial justice, particularly in the U.S.

CHIP’s High Impact Philanthropy Program offers:

• Focus on creating high impact through giving
• Curriculum developed over 13 years, updated and adapted for each program
• A small learning cohort and interactive delivery
• Flexible part-time schedule to fit into your day
• A community of practice that extends beyond the time of the course.