American College Launches DAFCP Designation for DAF Expertise
The American College of Financial Services introduced a new certification program, Donor-Advised Fund Certified Professional (DAFCP™), aimed at equipping financial advisors and nonprofit professionals with specialized knowledge in donor-advised funds. The first-of-its-kind curriculum covers the full lifecycle of DAFs, including formation, funding, investment strategies, grantmaking, estate planning, and governance. The program is designed for a wide range of participants—from financial planners to charity staff—and offers flexible online learning over 8–20 weeks with no prerequisites. With $328 billion in assets under management and growing demand from high-net-worth individuals, DAFs are becoming an increasingly important part of philanthropy and wealth planning. The DAFCP™ curriculum was developed with input from more than 20 industry experts to ensure comprehensive coverage across legal, ethical, tax, and technological aspects. The program aims to address a critical knowledge gap in the field while supporting professionals on both sides of DAF-related transactions.
Topics: certification programs donor-advised funds financial services education