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Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matter

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Independent Sector

Diversity, equity, inclusion. Nonprofit organizations use these words as they strive to become more diverse, yet many leaders are uncertain about the steps needed to turn dialogue – and intention – into action… Read More

Voices from the Field

Why We Accept Proposals Written for Other Funders

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Lisa Pilar Cowan

As soon as we determined the ‘what,’ we started to rethink the ‘how’ of our approach to grantmaking… Read More

Voices from the Field

Letting Kids Decide What it Means to Be “Green”

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Ellen Sabin

Teaching children the importance of helping others and taking care of the world around them is an essential part of building character. It is also important to encourage children to think about what they want to do to make the world a better place so they can truly understand the power of their actions… Read More

Voices from the Field

The Jacobs Family Foundation: Supporting Resident-Driven Community Ownership

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Andrew Hapke

In a country where wealth is increasingly concentrated and the role of the government as a redistributive force is debated constantly, can we be an example of how individuals and families can redistribute their wealth in their own way? … Read More

Voices from the Field

Transmitting Generosity to Daughters & Sons

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Andrea Pactor

This report suggests the need for parents to be more active and intentional in instilling values of generosity and philanthropy in all of their children, regardless of gender… Read More

Uncategorized, Case Studies, Voices from the Field

Honoring the Different Generations: The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Foundation

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Elaine Gast Fawcett

When Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez discovered gas and oil on their ranch on the border of Mexico and Texas, they became multimillionaires overnight. However their values didn’t change. … Read More

Voices from the Field

The Future of African American Philanthropy

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Gasby Brown

As the demography of America changes, the face of philanthropy is changing along with it. While African Americans have a tradition of giving, new data on African American donors gives us a clearer picture of the future of philanthropy in the U.S… Read More

Voices from the Field

Adam Rockefeller Growald’s Secret to Success in the Boardroom

Posted on March 19, 2018

For seasoned trustees: Are you preparing your young people for success?… Read More

Voices from the Field

Nothing Should Keep Us from Listening

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Lindsay Louie

CEP’s new report, Staying Connected: How Five Foundations Understand Those They Seek to Help, profiles five foundations that rank among the top 15 percent of foundations that commissioned a Grantee Perception Report (GPR) between 2016 and 2017. My biggest takeaway from this research? Nothing should keep us from listening!… Read More

Voices from the Field

Achieve Podcast: Building Awareness and Attention for Social Causes

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Derrick Feldmann, Stacey Faella

Listen to Woodcock Foundation’s Executive Director Stacey Faella in conversation with Achieve’s President Derrick Feldmann about building awareness and attention for social causes. … Read More

NCFP Blog

Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matter

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Independent Sector

Why We Accept Proposals Written for Other Funders

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Lisa Pilar Cowan

Letting Kids Decide What it Means to Be “Green”

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Ellen Sabin

The Jacobs Family Foundation: Supporting Resident-Driven Community Ownership

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Andrew Hapke

Transmitting Generosity to Daughters & Sons

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Andrea Pactor

Honoring the Different Generations: The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Foundation

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Elaine Gast Fawcett

The Future of African American Philanthropy

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Gasby Brown

Adam Rockefeller Growald’s Secret to Success in the Boardroom

Posted on March 19, 2018

Nothing Should Keep Us from Listening

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Lindsay Louie

Achieve Podcast: Building Awareness and Attention for Social Causes

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Derrick Feldmann, Stacey Faella

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