311 Results for “Community Foundations Family Philanthropy Network”

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Lessons from Family Philanthropy: Rockefeller Brothers Fund at 75
March 30, 2017 | Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Barbara Shubinski
Launching family foundations is often the expression of donors’ desires to establish a lasting legacy and to instill in future generations the importance of giving. But family foundations face certain common pitfalls as well. The RBF is often held up as an example of a family foundation that has weathered these storms successfully. How might the ingredients of its success be described? What lessons can it offer? Read More
Events & Webinars | Community Foundations Network

Community Foundation Spark Session: Readying Your Community Foundation to Serve Philanthropic Families
February 16, 2017 | Rob MacPherson, Ruth Purcell-Jones, Tony Macklin
You’ve successfully attracted Donor-Advised Funds and developed solid relationships with those founding donors. But now they’re asking for help with tougher issues such as preparing heirs to be responsible givers, dealing with geographic dispersion and generational differences in giving, and improving family communications and problem-solving skills. (If they’re not asking now, they will be soon…). How will your foundation respond, Read More
Events & Webinars | Community Foundations Network

Community Foundation Spark Session: The Community Foundation’s Role Among a Family’s Professional Advisors
October 20, 2016 | Laura J. Brown, Rod Riggins, Timothy J. Belber, Tony Macklin
Most philanthropic families use multiple vehicles and a range of professional advisors to realize their mission and goals – including partnering with community foundations. How should a community foundation understand its role within that “team” of support? What are ways that community foundations add unique value and expertise in this mix? Read More
Events & Webinars | Community Foundations Network

Community Foundation Spark Session: Building Blocks for Community Foundations Starting Family Donor Relationships
August 25, 2016 | Jennifer Olson Curry, Laura Winter, Whitney Hosty, Tony Macklin
Community foundations of all sizes and experience levels increasingly respond to donor needs for deeper support in their multigenerational family philanthropy. Whether it is helping craft a family values statement, increasing involvement of adult children, or sharpening the family’s strategic focus, community foundation donor services teams are figuring out how to offer support in an effective way. Read More

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