Self-Dealing and Conflicts of Interest
Posted on November 16, 2017 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
This Content Collection defines conflict of interest and self-dealing in family philanthropy, and highlights the most common problem areas, including: excessive compensation, tickets to fundraising events, and overlapping board members. Read More
Family Foundation Board Chair Roles and Responsibilities
Posted on November 15, 2017 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
This Content Collection provides a variety of tips and perspectives from current board chairs about how to manage this vital role in family philanthropy. Read More
Capacity Building and General Operating Support
Posted on November 14, 2017 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
What is your role as a funder in building the organizational capacity of your grantees? And how can you best ensure that the support you offer is effective? This Content Collection provides tips, tools, perspectives and case studies from family foundations and other funders that have embraced capacity building as a key strategy. Read More
Top 5 Resources from the 2017 National Forum on Family Philanthropy
Posted on October 30, 2017 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
Check out the top 5 resources from the 2017 National Forum on Family Philanthropy. From blog posts to reports, these resources offer the best insight on the numerous topics covered at the forum specifically designed for giving families… Read More
7 Tips for Reaching the Next Generation to Give
Posted on September 29, 2017 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
Every family that is involved in philanthropy hopes to raise children who are generous, not kids who grow up with a sense of entitlement. Regardless of whether you want them to carry on the family’s philanthropy someday, you still want to raise them to be caring adults who will have fulfilling lives with a sense of purpose. Here are seven ways you can help coach your children or grandchildren on how to be generous… Read More
How can family foundations and community foundations work most effectively together?
Posted on September 15, 2017 by Tim Ober, Shelley Hoss, National Center for Family Philanthropy, Keith Swayne, Audrey Jacobs, Ann Mulholland
Are there good examples of family foundations working closely with the donor community, brought to the table via the community foundation, to strengthen philanthropic initiatives broadly? How can we partner with the community foundations in our state to know community goals and make more effective grants in those areas? … Read More
Transitions in Family Philanthropy: A Primer for Community Foundation Staff and Donor Families
Posted on July 31, 2017 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
No matter the intensity of the emotions they generate, transitions have the potential to affect the course of your family’s life. These transitions also impact your family’s philanthropy — and how your family chooses to manage its charitable giving vehicles, such as your donor-advised fund or foundation. This Passages Issue Brief provides tips and tools for donor families and community… Read More
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Generational Differences in Family Philanthropy
Posted on July 11, 2017 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
Griping about generational differences has almost overtaken baseball as America's favorite pastime. At least, it can certainly feel that way! … Read More
Managing Family Dynamics: A Primer for Community Foundation Staff and Donor Families
Posted on June 30, 2017 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
Family members marry, divorce, remarry, form domestic partnerships, and, in many cases, move far away from the family home. Siblings may have long established patterns of competitiveness, feelings of fairness, or other sibling rivalry issues. Parents and children may have values that differ significantly. Communication may break down. In turn, these common challenges can affect how your family decides to… Read More
What are the disclosure requirements from the IRS regarding Form 990-PF?
Posted on June 21, 2017 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
As a private foundation it is important that you abide by the rules, and specifically the rules implemented by the IRS. It is no secret that as a 501(c)(3) organization you must be held accountable by not only the government but also by the people. Under the private foundations tax provisions in 1969, private foundations were required to make Form… Read More