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How do we work with our local community foundation to train young philanthropists?

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Youth Philanthropy Connect, National Center for Family Philanthropy

Our family foundation would like to work with the local community foundation to set up a program that will help train younger philanthropists – both those in our family as well as other youth in the community. Do you have suggestions for models that others have used? Indeed we do! NCFP worked with Youth Philanthropy Connect, a former initiative of… Read More

2017: a Landmark Year for Family Philanthropy

Posted on December 15, 2017 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

The start of a new year always inspires me to reflect on the blessings we’ve enjoyed and challenges we’ve faced together — and to think about the amazing opportunities that lie ahead for our field… Read More

Voices from the Field

Curiosity as a Catalyst for Personal Renewal and Community Transformation

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Andy Carroll

The funders who catalyze change are those who show up at community and public meetings, attend local nonprofit conferences, talk with people in different walks of life. By engaging with people and listening, they develop insight into challenges and opportunities… Read More

Voices from the Field

Family Philanthropy: the Lifeblood of Family Continuity

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Mitzi Perdue

The holidays are just around the corner, which means that American non-profits and charitable organizations across the country are gearing up for end-of-year giving campaigns… Read More

Voices from the Field

Another World is Possible: A Vision of Putting Philanthropy Out of Business

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Farhad Ebrahimi

Even when we aspire to fund the right things, the ways in which we provide that funding run the risk of undermining the transformative potential of such work. As funders, we desperately need to learn how to let go and get out of the way… Read More

Voices from the Field

Can We Agree on This Simple Definition of Equity?

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Vu Le

Equity has been like coconut water. It’s all over the place. It’s flavored with pineapple, sometimes with chocolate. Everyone is drinking Equity; it’s on websites, in conference themes, and in those “word-cloud” thingies. Given how pervasive it is, it’s weird that we don’t seem to have a common, universally-accepted definition for it… Read More

Voices from the Field

Why Support for Long-Term Harvey Recovery is So Vital

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Robert G. Ottenhoff

For every day of immediate relief, there are at least ten days required for mid-term recovery and at least 100 days for long-term recovery. Based on that estimate, people will be recovering from hurricane Harvey for at least three years and probably longer… Read More

Voices from the Field

Renovate Your Philanthropy

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Marshall H. Ginn

Does your philanthropy need a little renovation? Do your nonprofit partners need a bit of sprucing up?… Read More

Voices from the Field

Foundations Must Speak Up About the Poor and Vulnerable Who Will Be Hurt by GOP Tax Plan

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Claudia Herrold, John Mullaney

Too often, people in Washington have the impression that philanthropy can step in to make up for the loss of federal revenue that will occur when steep tax cuts are enacted. We in philanthropy know this is a fallacy of supreme proportions… Read More

Voices from the Field

10 Habits of a Healthy Family Culture

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Courtney Pullen

For many, living a rich life includes a rich family life that involves connection, sharing, closeness, and love. Yet achieving that is much easier said than done. How can we intentionally create a healthy family culture? What are some of its characteristics? … Read More

NCFP Blog

How do we work with our local community foundation to train young philanthropists?

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Youth Philanthropy Connect, National Center for Family Philanthropy

2017: a Landmark Year for Family Philanthropy

Posted on December 15, 2017 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Curiosity as a Catalyst for Personal Renewal and Community Transformation

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Andy Carroll

Family Philanthropy: the Lifeblood of Family Continuity

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Mitzi Perdue

Another World is Possible: A Vision of Putting Philanthropy Out of Business

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Farhad Ebrahimi

Can We Agree on This Simple Definition of Equity?

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Vu Le

Why Support for Long-Term Harvey Recovery is So Vital

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Robert G. Ottenhoff

Renovate Your Philanthropy

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Marshall H. Ginn

Foundations Must Speak Up About the Poor and Vulnerable Who Will Be Hurt by GOP Tax Plan

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Claudia Herrold, John Mullaney

10 Habits of a Healthy Family Culture

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Courtney Pullen

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