BNY Mellon Wealth Management has named Crystal Thompkins as new head of philanthropic solutions.
In her new role, Thompkins will lead and coordinate strategy for all of the division’s philanthropic services.
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These include individual and family philanthropy, institutional endowments and foundations, planned giving and donor-advised fund services.
She oversees a team of relationship managers and client service staff and will report to BNY Mellon Wealth Management Planning and Fiduciary Services head of advice Ben McGloin.
Thompkins joined BNY Mellon Wealth Management over 15 years ago as part of the Planned Giving group. She also has experience in tax preparation and client relationship management.
Prior to this role, she was the national director of Gift Planning Services.
McGloin said: “Crystal’s contributions to the business are substantial, including spearheading our annual Planned Giving Conferences and annual reports.
“She is an authoritative representative of our philanthropic offering and will be a capable steward in leading our Philanthropic Solutions group through its next chapter.
“Her experience, leadership, and knowledge of the philanthropy market will support our Active Wealth framework whether she is working with non-profit, corporate or individual clients.”
Thompkins serves on the boards for the American Council on Charitable Gift Annuities, the BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund and her alma mater Winston-Salem State University Foundation.
In May this year, BNY Mellon Wealth Management appointed Camille Alexander as head of sales for investor solutions.
In August 2020, the company appointed Julie Alcala as senior wealth strategist to work with HNW individuals, family offices, business owners, executives, and foundations.
