The Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy (CAP) is a service organization established in 1986 to provide advice and assistance to philanthropic institutions.

The Centre provides guidance, advice and assistance to a wide range of philanthropic institutions, including grant making foundations, voluntary agencies , advocacy groups and development agencies in areas of charity law, taxation, resource mobilization, human resource development and effective management. The Centre has on its board of management, resource persons of diverse skills and experience (including a retired charity commissioner, a retired income tax commissioner, financial consultants etc.) whose expertise it regularly taps upon or makes available to all those who seek assistance.