Foundation for Financial Planning (FFP) is the nation’s leading charity dedicated to advancing pro bono financial planning for at-risk populations, including active military members and wounded veterans, people with cancer and other serious medical diagnoses, seniors and family caregivers, low-income individuals and their families, domestic violence survivors and many more. Over its more than 28 years, FFP has provided $9.3 million in grants to national and community-based pro bono programs; worked with partners to activate more than 29,000 financial planners to volunteer their time and talents; reached over 730,000 people in crisis or need; and acted as a leader and catalyst to foster a rich tradition of pro bono service across the financial planning profession. Visit FFPprobono.org to learn more.
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Did you know that advisors who provide pro bono service believe that it bolsters critical ‘soft skills’ that are key to their broader careers? FFP’s “Case for Pro Bono Financial Planning” Study showed this is even more true for younger advisors, with 81% of CFP® respondents under age 35 saying pro bono improved their overall client communication skills! Pro bono work is a great way to sharpen skills!
Did you know that advisors who provide pro bono service believe that it bolsters critical ‘soft skills’ that are key to their broader careers? FFP’s “Case for Pro Bono Financial Planning” Study showed this is even more true for younger advisors, with 81% of CFP® respondents under age 35 saying pro bono improved their overall client communication skills! Pro bono work is a great way to sharpen skills!
📰FFP IN THE NEWS📰 Journal of Financial Planning just released their July issue, which features an article by FFP CEO Jon Dauphiné. Jon highlights how “next-gen” financial advisors are fueling the #probono movement, and how the growth of pro bono will benefit underserved people, the advisors who volunteer to help them, and the financial planning profession. To read the full article, click the link below! Special thanks to Dorothy Durband, Ph.D., AFC® and Dennis Elias, CFP®, CPWA® for their participation in the article!
Calling all CFP® professionals! Looking for a way to give back? FFP’s nonprofit partner and grantee Angel Foundation is looking for bilingual (English & Spanish speaking) advisors to provide pro bono financial planning services to adults facing cancer-related financial toxicity. Learn more and sign up to volunteer!
🎆Happy Independence Day from FFP!🎆 We celebrate the men and women who fearlessly serve our country. Are you a CFP® professional who wants to help veterans and service members achieve their financial goals? Sign up for a volunteer opportunity today!
Calling all CFP® professionals! Last week, FFP’s partner CFP Board launched their 100K Pro Bono Challenge, encouraging all planners to complete at least one hour of pro bono service this year. Sign up on ProBonoPlannerMatch.Org and make a positive impact in your community today! #PowerProBono #100kCFP
Grantee Spotlight! Tzedek DC seeks to protect the legal rights and financial health of DC residents facing the often-devastating consequences of debt collection practices. With FFP’s support, Tzedek DC connects those in need with CFP® professional volunteers who provide financial guidance to help clients find a way forward. Learn more about their work at https://www.tzedekdc.org/ Interested in volunteering with Tzedek DC? Click the link below and sign up today!
Calling all CFP® professionals! Today, FFP’s partner CFP Board launched their 100K Pro Bono Challenge, encouraging all planners to do at least one hour of pro bono service this year. There is no better time to start your pro bono journey. Get started with FFP today! #PowerProBono #100kCFP https://lnkd.in/dAZBqSg
Join our Pro Bono Challenge! Volunteer at least one hour to help us reach our ambitious goal of 100,000 more volunteer hours than in 2023, totaling at 412,237 pro bono hours in 2024. Learn more about the challenge and how to get started here: https://lnkd.in/gdkz52-8 Foundation for Financial Planning #ProBono #FinancialPlanning #CFPpro #100kCFP #PowerProBono
📣 Calling all CFP® volunteers! 📣 Looking for a way to give back? Flyte is seeking volunteers to serve as financial coaches for hospitality industry professionals who are facing financial challenges. Volunteers will meet with clients during an hour-long virtual engagement. Learn more here!
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Apologies to those who tuned in to our LinkedIn Live with CFP Board! Unfortunately, there were unforeseen technical difficulties, so we had to cancel. On the bright side, we will be rescheduling, so stay tuned for updates.