NCFP Blog

Trends 2020: An Invitation from Ellie Frey Zagel

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Ellie Frey Zagel

A gold pen rests on a survey form, which has some X marks.

NCFP’s inaugural study on trends in family philanthropy, Trends 2015, was the first benchmark study of its kind, designed to collect timely and actionable information about the field at a national level. NCFP Board Member Ellie Frey Zegel invites you to be a part of Trends 2020, which will include questions relevant to ongoing changes in the field including issues of equity, place-based giving, transparency, the role of the donor, and the question of spend down versus perpetuity… Read More

Uncategorized, Case Studies

Transparency Case Study: Tracy Family Foundation

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Elaine Gast Fawcett

What choices do family foundations and funds have when it comes to transparency? NCFP's new guide, "Transparency in Family Philanthropy: Opening to the Possibilities," features a collection of five diverse funder stories exploring different takes on how families think about and act on transparency—and what they have learned as a result… Read More

Network News

March 2019: News and Notes from NCFP’s Friends of the Family Network

Posted on February 28, 2019 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Friends Focus highlights updates from members of our Friends of the Family network and their cutting edge work. This month features updates from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation; Russell Family Foundation; Mathile Family Foundation; Walton Family Foundation and others… Read More

Voices from the Field

Six Questions Every Family With Philanthropic Interests Should Ask

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Devin DeCiantis

This list of questions is for families to ask when first exploring the possibility of a common philanthropic project. These can be addressed through personal reflection, a facilitated family workshop, or a dedicated family task force… Read More

Voices from the Field

Philanthropy Amplified: Four Lessons from One Foundation’s Innovation Prize

Posted on February 25, 2019

The J.M.K. Innovation Prize is a model for rewarding creativity, inclusivity and innovative solutions to social and environmental challenges… Read More

Voices from the Field

Going for Broke: How Foundations Sunset, and the Reasons It’s Becoming Popular

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Joanne Florino

How and why do foundations sunset? "Going for Broke" discusses the journeys of multiple foundations that have made the decision to spend down. … Read More

Voices from the Field

DAF Impact Story: Family Fund Empowers Three Generations of Giving

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Akron Community Foundation

The Akron Community Foundation writes about the success of a donor-advised fund and its ability to facilitate multigenerational giving. … Read More

Network News

February 2019: News and Notes from NCFP’s Friends of the Family Network

Posted on January 31, 2019 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Friends Focus highlights updates from members of our Friends of the Family network and their cutting edge work. This month features updates from Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund; Walton Family Foundation; Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation; David and Lucile Packard Foundation; Andrus Family Fund; McKnight Foundation; and the Oregon Community Foundation. … Read More

Voices from the Field

Giving in the New Year: a Novel Approach to Sharing Power

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Lisa Ranghelli

Lisa Ranghelli of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy argues that confronting the role of power in perpetuating disparities leads to true progress in health, housing, education, criminal justice and every other major societal issue… Read More

Voices from the Field

Generations of Giving: Spotlighting Our Family Philanthropy Initiative

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Virginia Gentilcore

The Bainum Foundation's Family Philanthropy Initiative is an example of how to engage multiple generations in giving… Read More

NCFP Blog

Trends 2020: An Invitation from Ellie Frey Zagel

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Ellie Frey Zagel

Transparency Case Study: Tracy Family Foundation

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Elaine Gast Fawcett

March 2019: News and Notes from NCFP’s Friends of the Family Network

Posted on February 28, 2019 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Six Questions Every Family With Philanthropic Interests Should Ask

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Devin DeCiantis

Philanthropy Amplified: Four Lessons from One Foundation’s Innovation Prize

Posted on February 25, 2019

Going for Broke: How Foundations Sunset, and the Reasons It’s Becoming Popular

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Joanne Florino

DAF Impact Story: Family Fund Empowers Three Generations of Giving

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Akron Community Foundation

February 2019: News and Notes from NCFP’s Friends of the Family Network

Posted on January 31, 2019 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Giving in the New Year: a Novel Approach to Sharing Power

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Lisa Ranghelli

Generations of Giving: Spotlighting Our Family Philanthropy Initiative

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Virginia Gentilcore

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