Philanthropy Academy
Leveraging our 20+ years of expertise, our UBS Philanthropy team and network will empower you to approach your philanthropic giving with a more strategic lens.
About
Are you looking to make a real difference in the world through your philanthropy, but aren’t sure where to turn next? Our Philanthropy Academy offers the knowledge and tools you need to become a more effective change-maker.
Through our philanthropy experts, who have the unique perspective of working in or with the UBS Optimus Foundation, you’ll learn how to create strategies that align with your vales and goals, measure the impact of your donations and investments and much more.
If eligible for membership, you’ll also be offered the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in our Global Philanthropists Community and build a network of change-makers who are also committed to having a positive impact in the world.
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![Portrait of Tom Hall](/global/en/sustainability-impact/social-impact-and-philanthropy/learning-center/philanthropy-academy/_jcr_content/mainpar/toplevelgrid_1763284/col1/innergrid/xcol1/textimage/image.580.jpg/1715786911347.jpg)
Tom Hall
Tom Hall
Head of UBS Social Impact and Global Philanthropy Services
![Portrait of Grégorie Muhr](/global/en/sustainability-impact/social-impact-and-philanthropy/learning-center/philanthropy-academy/_jcr_content/mainpar/toplevelgrid_1763284/col1/innergrid/xcol2/textimage_copy/image.580.jpg/1715786881280.jpg)
Grégorie Muhr
Grégorie Muhr
Head of Collective Impact and Insights, UBS
![Portrait of Maya Ziswiler](/global/en/sustainability-impact/social-impact-and-philanthropy/learning-center/philanthropy-academy/_jcr_content/mainpar/toplevelgrid_1763284/col1/innergrid/xcol3/textimage_copy_92418/image.580.jpg/1715786849856.jpg)
Maya Ziswiler
Maya Ziswiler
CEO UBS Optimus Foundation
![Portrait of Sarah Salomon](/global/en/sustainability-impact/social-impact-and-philanthropy/learning-center/philanthropy-academy/_jcr_content/mainpar/toplevelgrid_1763284/col1/innergrid_730043455/xcol1/textimage_copy_16674/image.580.jpg/1715786816215.jpg)
Sarah Salomon
Sarah Salomon
Head, Family Advisory & Philanthropy Services, Americas
![Portrait of Nalini Tarakeshwar](/global/en/sustainability-impact/social-impact-and-philanthropy/learning-center/philanthropy-academy/_jcr_content/mainpar/toplevelgrid_1763284/col1/innergrid_730043455/xcol2/textimage_copy_65219/image.580.jpg/1715786759947.jpg)
Nalini Tarakeshwar
Nalini Tarakeshwar
Head of Programs, Monitoring and Evaluations UBS Optimus Foundation
![Portrait of Phyllis Kurlander Costanza](/global/en/sustainability-impact/social-impact-and-philanthropy/learning-center/philanthropy-academy/_jcr_content/mainpar/toplevelgrid_1763284/col1/innergrid_730043455/xcol3/textimage_copy_20925/image.580.jpg/1715786626085.jpg)
Phyllis Kurlander Costanza
Phyllis Kurlander Costanza
Social Impact entrepreneur and Founder of OutcomesX
![Portrait of Martina Gaus](/global/en/sustainability-impact/social-impact-and-philanthropy/learning-center/philanthropy-academy/_jcr_content/mainpar/toplevelgrid_1763284/col1/innergrid_1698478873/xcol1/textimage_copy_16674/image.580.jpg/1715786583534.jpg)
Martina Gaus
Martina Gaus
Head of Strategic Partnerships, UBS Optimus Foundation
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Elizabeth Cribbs
Elizabeth Cribbs
Senior Strategist, Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services Americas
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Nicole Sebastian
Nicole Sebastian
Senior Strategist, Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services Americas
![Portrait of Julie Binder](/global/en/sustainability-impact/social-impact-and-philanthropy/learning-center/philanthropy-academy/_jcr_content/mainpar/toplevelgrid_1763284/col1/innergrid_1698478873_638321726/xcol1/textimage_copy_16674/image.580.jpg/1715786485214.jpg)
Julie Binder
Julie Binder
Senior Strategist, Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services Americas
![Portrait of Dhun Davar](/global/en/sustainability-impact/social-impact-and-philanthropy/learning-center/philanthropy-academy/_jcr_content/mainpar/toplevelgrid_1763284/col1/innergrid_1698478873_638321726/xcol2/textimage_copy_16674/image.580.jpg/1715786448175.jpg)
Dhun Davar
Dhun Davar
Head Social Impact & Philanthropy IN & MEA, Head Social Finance