Philanthropy Advisor

Also called: Philanthropic Advisor

Helps wealthy families and companies decide how to give away money effectively.

A day in the life

You meet a family who sold their business and want to give away $20 million, help them choose causes, set up a foundation and research which charities actually work.

Pay over a career

Starting
$80k
Typical
$125k
High
$220k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 8 years after high school. Bachelor's; often a graduate degree and experience at a foundation or bank; CAP certification exists.

Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Nonprofit Management, Finance, Public Policy.

Outlook

Growing faster than average. Record wealth transfer is creating more demand.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI helps research which charities work; guiding families through giving millions stays trust-based human work.

Start now, in high school

Classes: AP Macroeconomics, AP Government, Personal finance.

Official data: O*NET occupation 13-2052.

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