The Center for High Impact Philanthropy (CHIP) was founded to help philanthropists make the biggest difference possible with their charitable giving. Our flagship educational program, High Impact Philanthropy Academy, is accepting applications now. CHIP is also introducing a new program for philanthropic advisors, Advising for Impact, to begin in June 2025.
Unlock the power of philanthropy with High Impact Philanthropy Academy, a certificate program for individual donors, professional grantmakers, and other philanthropic leaders seeking greater impact. Join our next cohort and 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 next cohort.
Philanthropic advisors have the power to help clients create greater impact. In June 2025, CHIP will launch Advising for Impact, a certificate program that will teach philanthropic advisors to use high impact philanthropy with their clients. Our program has been certified as a Continuing Education Sponsor by the CFP Board. Participants who are Certified Financial Planners will be eligible for 24 hours of CE. Advising for Impact is a cohort-based program where participants learn the principles of high impact philanthropy and to apply them to the real-world situations their clients face. To learn more about this program and apply, contact Nick Matlin, nmatlin@upenn.edu.
Philanthropy plays a unique role in advancing social change. Unlike business, there is no requirement to generate a financial return to owners, and unlike government (in a democracy), individual donors and institutional funders cannot be voted out. Given philanthropy’s role, what tactics and strategies can philanthropy use for positive social change? This class for graduate students from all schools and undergraduate students will examine key issues in contemporary philanthropy. Faculty and students will explore a different topic each week, featuring thought-provoking readings for discussion and debate. For several classes, philanthropic leaders from the region and nation will speak, respond to questions, and facilitate discussion.
Members of our team serve as keynote and other featured speakers, moderators, and panelists for a wide range of events. For our current speaking fees, please contact impact@sp2.upenn.edu or call 215-573-7266.
The Center for High Impact Philanthropy (CHIP)’s team members teach and lecture in courses at the School of Social Policy & Practice, Wharton, and the Perelman School of Medicine, among others.