Illuminate Philanthropy

Tune in for an a powerful discussion with Denise Sarkor, Private Wealth Advisor and Founding Principal of Sarkor Financial Advisors,  about what it truly means to close the wealth gap through intentional, values-based financial planning.   Disclaimer: No direct financial advice is provided in this episode. Sarkor Financial Advisors LLC (“Sarkor Financial”) is a registered investment advisor offering advisory services in the State of Georgia, the State of New Jersey, and other jurisdictions where exempt nationwide. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.  

Tune in for an engaging conversation with Sharmila Rao Thakkar, a nonprofit and philanthropy leader with over 25 years of experience driving social impact. She shares how her personal journey shapes her advisory work, her approach to engaging multigenerational philanthropy, and her insights on leveraging board leadership—often an overlooked engine of change.  

Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Bree Rose, IPA, as she shares her career transition and the powerful shift from money over meaning to meaning over money. With the support of the Daylight Community and the Impact Philanthropy Advisor Program, Bree reveals how leveling up her skills and investing in her network helped her uncover a deeper sense of purpose—and a new kind of “net worth” that has nothing to do with money. 

Tune in for an engaging conversation with Tiffany Polite, Ph.D., a leader at the intersection of equity, social impact, and future-forward thinking. Tiffany helps organizations and communities build the capacity for lasting, equitable outcomes through strategic foresight.  Together, we explore how strategic foresight can be applied in higher education and the vital role philanthropy plays in supporting institutions and shaping what’s ahead.  

Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on the intersection of estate planning and philanthropy. Host Megan Bell, is joined by attorney and inaugural Certified IPA cohort graduate Brain Balduzzi.  Brian shares insights from his co-authored article, Estate Planning Lessons from the Oracle of Omaha, and his take on estate planning as a meaningful tool for charitable giving, emphasizing that it is not reserved for the wealthy.

Tune in to our conversation with Emma Beeston, an independent philanthropic advisor based in the UK and co-author of Advising Philanthropists: Principles and Practice, as she shares her mission to build the philanthropic advising profession and reclaim philanthropy.

Tune in to our conversation with Christopher Beck, Certified Impact Philanthropy Advisor with over 20 years of experience in designing and leading diverse philanthropic initiatives, as he shares his insights on the significance of relationship capital and playing your role in creating lasting impact. 

Tune in to our conversation with Jaimi Cortes, Certified Impact Philanthropy Advisor and the founder of COR Philanthropic Strategies, as she shares her transformative journey in philanthropy. With over 20 years of expertise, Jaimi empowers clients to enhance social impact through innovative giving.

Tune in to our conversation with Seth Klukoff, Certified Impact Philanthropy Advisor and Principal of Eoan Strategies, with over 30 years of experience in strategic communications, as he shares how storytelling has become a transformative tool in philanthropy, motivating action, fostering empathy, and creating lasting impact.

Trend 8: With Dien Yuen, founder of Daylight returns to discuss the Messy Marketplace.

Trend 7: With Dien Yuen, founder of Daylight returns to explore AI for Good. 

Trend 6: With Rick Peck, Daylight’s Advisor Practice Specialist.

Trend 5: With Crystal Thompkins, Daylight's Director of Strategic Impact.

Trend 4: With Crystal Thompkins, Daylight’s Director of Strategic Impact.

Trend 3: With Rick Peck, Daylight’s Advisor Practice Specialist.

Trend 2: With Tony Macklin, Daylight’s Director of Advisor Practice.

Trend 1: Insights from Daylight’s Founder Dien Yuen and Director of Advisor Practice Tony Macklin.