NCFP Blog

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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