NCFP Blog

My Journey from Advocate to Philanthropist

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Gordon Irlam

Advocacy is a remarkably effective way to influence governments and institutions to tackle important problems - and it often influences one's philanthropy. Gordon Irlam shares how his experience as a volunteer advocate for global causes shaped his approach to giving… Read More

Voices from the Field

3 Months, 3 Lessons Learned: My Time at NCFP

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Lexi Laginess

Lexi Laginess describes her NCFP internship as an incredibly rewarding experience… Read More

Network News

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

Posted on December 3, 2018 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 Conrad N. Hilton Foundation; Nord Family Foundation; Charles Stewart Mott Foundation; Rasmuson Foundation; Hyde Family Foundation; Ruth Mott Foundation; and the Bainum Family Foundation… Read More

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Imagining the Future of Family Philanthropy: Themes from Nationwide Focus Groups

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Virginia M. Esposito

As part of its 20th Anniversary, the National Center for Family Philanthropy held a year-long exploration of themes and trends in family philanthropy. This involved convening 17 focus groups around the country. Here are the major themes gleaned from the Imagining the Future focus groups… Read More

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Impact Investing: The Russell Family Foundation’s Journey From a Little to a Lot

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Richard Woo, The Russell Family Foundation

The Russell Family Foundation (TRFF) practices impact investing as a long game built on experiential learning, resilient risk-taking and the primacy of relationships. … Read More

From NCFP

How We Give: Ten Tips for Donors and Families

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Virginia M. Esposito

There is a lot of justifiable attention paid these days to some of the BIG questions about philanthropy and the philanthropic process: Why give? How much to give? What to give to? What difference does it make?… Read More

Voices from the Field

It’s the Giving Season: Joy, Wonder, Togetherness, and Sharing

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Katie Scott

As you plan for the holidays - whether to find a turkey, put up your holiday decorations, or plan time with family - we wanted to share some of our own favorite holiday traditions from staff and giving families… Read More

Voices from the Field

How Segal Family Foundation is Deepening Impact with Grantees Through Scalable Technology Platforms

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Andy Bryant

As part of its "Active Partnership" model, the Segal Family Foundation offers a package of capacity-building services to help visionary organizations—both doers and donors—across Sub-Saharan Africa to build more connected, robust, and well-structured organizations. … Read More

Voices from the Field

Making an Impact: Millennial Donors at the Calgary Foundation

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Calgary Foundation

She may be just 18 years old, but Kinga Nolan’s concept of giving back to the community is well-ingrained in her world view. A science lover and passionate advocate for head injury awareness, Nolan is proof that millennials can be leaders in community engagement when given the right opportunities… Read More

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National Center for Family Philanthropy Announces New Fellows Class of 2020

Posted on October 31, 2018 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

NCFP is pleased to welcome our new class of Fellows for 2019: Mary Mountcastle, Kelly Nowlin, and June Wilson. The NCFP Fellows program was created to honor veteran leaders in family philanthropy and to nurture a generation of new leaders who will strengthen and add to the field. … Read More

NCFP Blog

My Journey from Advocate to Philanthropist

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Gordon Irlam

3 Months, 3 Lessons Learned: My Time at NCFP

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Lexi Laginess

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

Posted on December 3, 2018 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Imagining the Future of Family Philanthropy: Themes from Nationwide Focus Groups

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Virginia M. Esposito

Impact Investing: The Russell Family Foundation’s Journey From a Little to a Lot

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Richard Woo, The Russell Family Foundation

How We Give: Ten Tips for Donors and Families

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Virginia M. Esposito

It’s the Giving Season: Joy, Wonder, Togetherness, and Sharing

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Katie Scott

How Segal Family Foundation is Deepening Impact with Grantees Through Scalable Technology Platforms

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Andy Bryant

Making an Impact: Millennial Donors at the Calgary Foundation

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Calgary Foundation

National Center for Family Philanthropy Announces New Fellows Class of 2020

Posted on October 31, 2018 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

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