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Five strategies for managing transitions in family philanthropy

Posted on May 15, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

This slide show, adapted from "Generations of Giving," provides tips and strategies for managing each of the above types of transition in family philanthropy… Read More

The basic rules for governing a family foundation

Posted on May 15, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

As a family foundation donor or trustee, you have a variety of important responsibilities as well as prohibited activities. For more information on legal requirements, see this special slide show on “The Basic Rules for Governing a Family Foundation,” based on our best-selling Trustee Notebook by Robert Hull. … Read More

Top trends in family philanthropy

Posted on May 15, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

What are the most important trends in family philanthropy? Where is the field headed, where has it been, and what will the new generation of family philanthropy leaders be concerned about when making decisions related to the management, governance, and grantmaking priorities of their organizations? … Read More

So you want to be a family foundation trustee?

Posted on May 12, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Do you have younger family members who are interested in learning more about whether being a family foundation trustee is right for them? Are you looking for a quick and fun way to introduce them to concept of stewardship and the demands and possible challenges of being a foundation board member? Then this 5-minute video is right for you!… Read More

Getting Started: Family Giving Considerations Worksheet

Posted on May 2, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

This simple worksheet provides 8 basic considerations that donors should ask themselves and their family members… Read More

Comparing direct gifts, donor-advised funds, private foundations, and supporting organizations

Posted on May 2, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

This simple chart compares four common vehicles for family philanthropy over a variety of considerations, including control, privacy, governance and succession options, administrative and management costs, and tax deductions and gift valuation… Read More

New (and not so new!) ways to engage and integrate the next generation

Posted on April 17, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Research shows that while next gen donors share many similarities with previous generations, they are also eager to pursue new philanthropic strategies. They want to be more hands-on, impact-focused, and peer-networked. They want to take more risks and try new vehicles, but also do more research and honor family legacy. … Read More

Voices from the Field

Giving while living: Melinda Gates

Posted on December 15, 2013 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Editor’s Note: The National Center has been delighted to partner in 2013 with the Bridgespan Group to share videos from its Conversations with Remarkable Givers series. In this month’s installment, our final in this series, we feature Bridgespan’s interview with Melinda Gates, board member and guiding force behind the world’s largest family foundation, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. As co-chair… Read More

Voices from the Field

Giving while living: Carolyn and Peter Lynch

Posted on November 15, 2013 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Editor’s Note: The National Center is delighted to partner in 2013 with the Bridgespan Group to share videos from its Conversations with Remarkable Givers series. In this month’s installment, we feature Bridgespan’s interview with Carolyn and Peter Lynch, co-founders of The Lynch Foundation. Under Peter Lynch, Fidelity Investments’ then-obscure Magellan Fund rose from $18 million in assets in 1977 to… Read More

Voices from the Field

Giving while living: Charles Bronfman

Posted on October 15, 2013 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Editor’s Note: The National Center is delighted to partner in 2013 with the Bridgespan Group to share videos from its Conversations with Remarkable Givers series. In this month’s installment, we feature Bridgespan’s interview with Charles Bronfman, son of Seagram Company founder and philanthropist Samuel Bronfman and founder, along with his wife, of The Andrea & Charles Bronfman Philanthropies. During his… Read More

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