CAP® Study Group Program
The Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) Study Group Program is a collaborative forum that brings professional advisors and nonprofit leaders together to learn about charitable planning and build lasting professional networks. For 10+ years, this peer-learning experience has empowered participants to be more connected to philanthropic resources to help their clients’ giving.
Communities Foundation of Texas and The Dallas Foundation administer the program in North Texas, equipping financial planners, CPAs, estate attorneys, insurance professionals, nonprofit development, and gift planners with philanthropic planning concepts while honing their listening skills and building a strong network throughout the region.
2026-2027 CAP® Study Group details:
For the blurb to the left of the schedule: The seven-month study group program will run from September 14, 2026 to May 3, 2027. It will support candidates who are enrolled in the CAP® program offered by The American College of Financial Services. There are no fees to join the study group and enrollment is limited.
2026-2027 CAP® STUDY GROUP DATES:
Meeting Time: Mondays, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
LOCATIONS:
- COURSES 1 AND 3:
Communities Foundation of Texas
5500 Caruth Haven Lane
Dallas, Texas 75225 - COURSE 2:
Merrill Lynch
5910 N. Central Expwy. Suite 1980
Dallas, Texas 75206
2026 CAP® moderators
Registration information
Through the end of 2025, the for-profit rate for the 2025 CAP® Program Package is $4,495 and the nonprofit rate is $3,695.
There is no cost for the CAP® Study Group.
A limited number of $500 scholarships may be available to both for-profit and nonprofit individuals who are paying for the CAP® program directly themselves. These opportunities can be found here.
- Register for the CAP Program with The American College by calling their Admissions Team at 888-263-7265. Please tell them that you work for a Nonprofit and that you are participating in the North Texas CAP Study Group which starts September 14, 2026.
- Register for the North Texas CAP Study Group. Once you’ve registered for the course with the college, also register here for the North Texas Study Group.
- For more information about the CAP® Designation, contact Robert Hughes at The American College.
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