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Modesty may make some families reticent, but others point to the potential for good in the family name and reputation. Many families have learned to take explicit advantage of what can be a useful grantmaking tool. The family name can garner respect, or at least attention. It can act as an imprimatur of sorts, particularly when the family encourages grantees to let others know they fund them. This NCFP Content Collection provides context for new donors considering how public to be with their grantmaking, management and operations, and provides ideas for existing foundations and boards contemplating this question.
Tip: Check out the Policy Central: Grantmaking and Strategy collection for sample Publicity and Recognition policies.
Transparency in Family Philanthropy: Opening to the Possibilities
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Transparency Case Study: Bush Foundation
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Transparency Case Study: The Russell Family Foundation
Blog Post![light graphics: microphoto of wrapped plastic foil in polarized light](https://www.ncfp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/light-graphics_MkAfxU5O-317x177.jpg)
Transparency Case Study: Barr Foundation
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Transparency Case Study: Tracy Family Foundation
ArticleEmbracing Transparency at the The Russell Family Foundation
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The Lasting Value of Transparency
Article![](https://www.ncfp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/trff-board-march-2016_l-transparency-privacy-and-trust-finding-balance-for-family-foundations-317x177.jpg)
Transparency, Privacy, and Trust: Finding Balance for Family Foundations
Article![](https://www.ncfp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/hope-insta-russell-practicing-transparency-for-discovery-and-learning.jpg)
Practicing Transparency for Discovery and Learning
Article![](https://www.ncfp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Russell-blog-three-nurturing-relationships-with-transparency.png)
Nurturing Relationships with Transparency
ArticleGiving Publicly vs. Giving Anonymously
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Should I Give Anonymously or Publicly?
Article![](https://www.ncfp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/what-is-my-giving-style-what-is-my-giving-style-two-considerations-visibility-impact-295x165.png)
What is my giving style? Two considerations: Visibility & Impact
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Privacy and Publicity: First Steps in Creating a Communications Strategy
ArticleAdditional Views on Transparency and Anonymity
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Foundation Transparency: Opacity — It’s Complicated
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Sharing What Matters: Foundation Transparency – Center for Effective Philanthropy
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Admitting Failure: Learning from Mistakes in Philanthropy
Article![](https://www.ncfp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/feature-transparency-piggy-bank-10-general-guidelines-for-greater-foundation-transparency-317x177.jpg)
10 General Guidelines for Greater Foundation Transparency
Article![](https://www.ncfp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/feature-transparency-piggy-bank-transparency-in-family-foundations-the-strength-of-glass-pockets-317x177.jpg)
Transparency in Family Foundations: the Strength of Glass Pockets
Article![](https://www.ncfp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/article-1.jpg)
Privacy and Publicity: First Steps in Creating a Communications Strategy
Article![](https://www.ncfp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/trff-board-march-2016_l-transparency-privacy-and-trust-finding-balance-for-family-foundations-317x177.jpg)
Transparency, Privacy, and Trust: Finding Balance for Family Foundations
Article![](https://www.ncfp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/walk-the-talk-how-to-walk-the-talk-when-youre-walking-with-others.png)
How to Walk the Talk When You’re Walking with Others
Article![](https://www.ncfp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/thailand-fire-lanterns-grantmaking-that-is-with-and-not-for.jpg)
Grantmaking That is “With” and Not “For”
Article![](https://www.ncfp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/grantee-feedback-317x177.jpg)
Soliciting Grantee Feedback: a Benefit to Both Sides
Article![](https://www.ncfp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/To-Whom-You-Are-Accountable-317x177.png)
To Whom You Are Accountable
PresentationTransparency and Telling Your Story: NCFP Webinars
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Privacy, Purpose and the Public Trust: Finding a Balance
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Balancing Family Privacy and Public Trust: Transparency in Family Philanthropy
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Family Philanthropy and Media Perceptions
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Community Connections: Engaging Diverse Stakeholders in Your Grantmaking
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Transformation, Transparency, and Ongoing Learning: Focusing Your Foundation’s Approach and Strategy
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Telling your story to maximize community impact
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