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Sample CEO Performance Reviews

Posted on October 8, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

A collection of sample CEO performance reviews collected in the NCFP Guide, Performance Review: The Complete Guide to Evaluating the Family Foundation CEO. CEO reviews are provided from the following family foundations: The Clowes Fund Max M. & Margorie S. Fisher Foundation Knott Foundation Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation Roy A. Hunt Foundation … Read More

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What do we call our non-family board members?

Posted on September 18, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Currently, we use the term “non-family” board member for board members who are not members of our founding family, but we would like to find another term for these individuals. What do you suggest? Here are a few examples of other terms used by family foundations around the country… Read More

Discretionary Grants

Posted on July 5, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

This Content Collection includes NCFP's two timeless issue briefs on the use and possible challenges of Discretionary Grantmaking, as well as sample forms and policies related to discretionary grants. Read More

Ncfp.org and you: Ten new exciting website and Knowledge Center features

Posted on June 23, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Have you visited ncfp.org yet? The new National Center for Family Philanthropy website (picked and polished from SpamZilla), featuring the Family Philanthropy Online Knowledge Center, launched June 19th! The site features many exciting new features designed with you in mind, providing easier access to expanded resources on family giving: Mobile optimized design for easy viewing on smartphones, iPads, and other… Read More

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Can You Recommend a Short Video on Family Foundation Board Responsibilities?

Posted on June 22, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

As a matter of fact, we can! We're pleased to share our new video, "So you want to be a family foundation board member," created especially for teenagers and young adults in search of a quick and lighthearted introduction to the many responsibilities of being a family foundation board member… Read More

Disaster Philanthropy

Posted on June 4, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

This NCFP Content Collection provides introductory resources and more detailed advice on disaster preparedness and response strategies from our colleagues at the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. Read More

Common Causes of Conflict

Posted on May 16, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Whatever differences your family may have, those differences need not get in the way of your philanthropic goals. Your challenge is to find ways to channel the bonds of family in the service of a shared vision and anticipate the conflicts that inevitably arise… Read More

Six Tips for Managing Family Dynamics

Posted on May 16, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Donor Decisions: Choosing Your Vehicles for Family Philanthropy

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

As a philanthropic individual or family, it all starts with you. Depending on your vision and goals, you have many choices available to you for establishing a family philanthropy. This brief slideshow introduces several of the most commonly used vehicles for family philanthropy… Read More

Questions to help you develop your grantmaking strategy

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

Know the right questions to ask. If your foundation is planning to develop or rethink its grantmaking strategy, there are many questions that your board might want to bring up for discussion. This slide show offers an overview of questions you will want to be sure to consider as delve into this important conversation… Read More