National Center for Family Philanthropy

Contributions

I Am Family Philanthropy: Carmen Castellano and Carmela Castellano-Garcia

Posted on February 25, 2015 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Every day we see committed and generous families making positive impacts on the communities they serve. We want to share their stories and are delighted to announce our new I Am Family Philanthropy video series. In this month's video, we are delighted to share the dynamic mother-and-daughter tandem of Carmen Castellano and Carmela Castellano-Garcia of the Castellano Family Foundation. … Read More

Voices from the Field

I Am Family Philanthropy: Shirley Fredricks, Lawrence Welk Family Foundation

Posted on January 29, 2015 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Everyday we see committed and generous families making positive impacts on the communities and issues they serve. We want to share their stories and are delighted to announce our new I Am Family Philanthropy video series. Each month, we will share a new compelling profile in their own words. … Read More

Glossary of Terms in Philanthropy

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Donors Forum of Chicago, National Center for Family Philanthropy

Two glossaries of philanthropic terms: One from NCFP's signature guide for creating a family foundation One from the Donors Forum of Chicago, gathered from a variety of sources in philanthropy and in the nonprofit sector… Read More

Board Governance Responsibilities

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

Getting ready to involve a new generation in governing your family foundation? Consider these challenges and desired characteristics provided by both senior generation and next generation family members… Read More

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

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

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

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

Preparing young adults for involvement in the family’s philanthropy

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

There are a number of strategies for teaching young adults about family philanthropy, and preparing them to become involved. This slideshow provides several suggestions for families thinking about how to build and engage a new generation of philanthropic leadership… Read More