Foundation for Financial Planning

08/24/2022

We’re Hiring! FFP is seeking a high-performing self-starter to serve as Grants & Programs Manager. The Manager will work closely with our Senior Director of Grants & Programs to lead FFP’s grantmaking, volunteer recruitment, and programmatic efforts to bring pro bono financial guidance to vulnerable groups!

FFP is seeking a high-performing self-starter to serve as Manager, Grants & Programs, supporting FFP’s grantmaking and existing programs while identifying new opportunities to expand FFP’s efforts to bring pro…

08/03/2022

FFP is proud to announce BNY Mellon - Pershing's Ben Harrison as the new Chair of our Board of Trustees. A longtime trustee, "[Ben] is bringing his experience, insight and dedication to our mission to his new role," shares CEO Jon Dauphiné. Read our full announcement:

Harrison is a Managing Director and member of the Executive Committee for BNY Mellon’s Pershing , where he is Co-Head of its Wealth Solutions segment, serving the myriad needs of…

04/29/2022

2022 Grantee Spotlight: Franklin University pairs volunteer CFP® professionals with financial planning students to provide pro bono financial planning to college students in need. Learn more about their project & other FFP grantees here:

After Innocence provides post-release assistance to America’s exonerees – individuals released after having been imprisoned for crimes they did not commit – the majority of whom never received meaningful compensation for the time they lost, nor reliable help rebuilding their lives. Through a g...

04/14/2022

UPCOMING DEADLINE: Do you work for a nonprofit helping lower income people achieve financial security? FFP grants can help bring pro bono financial planning and advice to your clients! We’re accepting 2023 grant applications through May 1st. To learn more visit:

FFP provides grants to a range of community-based and national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations whose programs reach underserved families with free, quality financial advice from CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals.

01/18/2022

FFP’s 2023 Grant Application Cycle is now open! Until April 30th, FFP is accepting grant applications from nonprofits helping families in need achieve better financial stability. Know of an organization whose programs may be a good fit? Visit our Grants page to learn more!

FFP provides grants to a range of community-based and national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations whose programs reach underserved families with free, quality financial advice from CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals.

01/13/2022

FFP is proud to announce our 2022 grants recipients! Each of these fantastic organizations is working to deliver pro bono financial guidance to individuals and families in need who could otherwise not afford or access financial planning services. Read the full announcement below. https://ffpprobono.org/release-2021-1-13/

After Innocence Angel Foundation Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation Britepaths Caroline Center The CASH Campaign of Maryland Chinese Community Center of Houston Family Reach Financial Planning Association Franklin University Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) Prepare and Prosper San Diego Financial Literacy Center Savvy Ladies Wesley Community Center Wings for Widows W!se

FFP to issue more than $470,000 in grants in 2022 to support pro bono financial guidance programs for Americans facing financial hardship

08/27/2021

FFP Grantee Spotlight: W!se is dedicated to helping domestic violence survivors reach financial stability, providing personal finance education and access to pro bono financial planning through their innovative program, MoneyW!SE. Learn more about their impactful work here: https://www.wise-ny.org/

W!se is a nonprofit that provides financial education, college and career readiness programs and services to students, educators and at-risk adults.

07/29/2021

The countdown is on! Join us on August 19 for AdviceTech.LIVE, a live virtual conference showcasing the newest advisor fintech and more! FFP is honored to be the Benefactor Partner this year, with 50% of all ticket sales directly benefitting our pro bono financial guidance programs for people in need. Don’t miss our powerful session at 5:30pm ET on Lifting Others Through Pro Bono. Register now to help us hit our $50,000 goal! https://www.advicetech.live/page/1837491/registration

07/13/2021

A huge congratulations to FFP Grantee Caroline Center on being named The Baltimore Sun Reader’s Best Nonprofit of 2021! Empowering underserved women with the training and confidence needed to reach professional success and financial stability, you are an inspiration and a changemaker in your community. We are proud to support your work!

We are so excited to announce Caroline Center as The Baltimore Sun 's Reader's Choice Best Nonprofit of 2021!!

We are very grateful to be honored this way and would like to thank everyone who voted for us and especially our staff, students, stakeholders, partners, board, and alumnae who make Caroline Center an amazing place!! (Photo credit to The Baltimore Sun )

You can read the full article here: https://www.baltimoresun.com/baltimores-best/bs-fe-best-arts-2021-20210708-m6rcv2amijg5xcjqjzrxrta3we-story.html

We are still celebrating our 25th year and if you'd like to give a gift please see this link: http://ow.ly/M51T50Fu3CZ

06/25/2021

FFP Grantee Spotlight: United Policyholders is passionate about helping individuals recover financially and emotionally after being impacted by natural disasters, providing services like insurance guidance and pro bono financial planning. Learn more here:

We’ve got your back when insurance matters United Policyholders (UP) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) whose mission is to be a trustworthy and useful information resource and a respected voice for consumers of all types of insurance in all 50 states. We don’t take money from insurance companies. We giv...

06/07/2021

Last chance to register! Don’t miss FFP’s webinar tomorrow at 1:30pm ET on how nonprofit organizations and financial planners can start pro bono financial planning programs at their organizations or in their community. Register here:

CFP® professionals meet rigorous education, training and ethical standards, and are committed to serving their clients' best interests today to prepare them for a more secure tomorrow. They can help empower pro bono clients to plan for their futures, providing assistance with prioritizing and manag...

06/03/2021

1,000 strong!! Today, ProBonoPlannerMatch.org registered its 1,000th user, each dedicated to bringing free financial guidance to those in need. Are you a CFP professional who wants to connect to rewarding pro bono opportunities right from your desk? Sign up today!

https://probonoplannermatch.org/home

Pro Bono Planner Match helps bring free, quality financial advice and planning to people in need by matching CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals with volunteer opportunities nationwide.