Ep11 Illuminate Philanthropy — An interview with Christopher Beck, CAP®, Senior Advisor Principal Gifts and Inclusive Philanthropy Officer

March 2025 — Welcome to Season 2 of the Illuminate Philanthropy show powered by Daylight.

“Season 1 focused on our 8 Trends, and in Season 2, we focus on sharing insights from leaders in the philanthropy community,” explains Daylight’s founder, Dien Yuen. “These interviews support the three areas of work we provide to help advisors develop their craft, careers, and field — Research, Learning, and Practice.”

Our host: Megan Bell, Daylight’s Director of Engagement

About Christopher Beck, CAP®: A Daylight IPA Learner and member of Daylight’s Advisory Board, Christopher is also the Senior Advisor Principal Gifts and Inclusive Philanthropy Officer in Atlanta, GA. As an Executive Fundraising Advisor with more than 20 years of experience in planning and implementing diverse philanthropy programs, Christopher is proficient in establishing and building corporate and community partnerships, training and coaching fundraising professionals, and securing donor gifts ranging from $10K to $1M to generate funding for non-profit research and charitable organizations. “I want to achieve a leadership role at an executive level, where I can be an advocate for positive change and influence others personally and professionally,” he shares. “I am always looking to make connections and build my personal and professional network.”

Our host: Megan Bell, Daylight’s Director of Engagement

In our Q&A with Christopher, you’ll learn about:

• Christopher’s philanthropic journey featuring AADO and MOC
• His philanthropic philosophy and its evolution (especially the philanthropic curve)
• The evolving landscape and dynamics of philanthropic advising

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