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Renewal and the Healthy Family Foundation

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Virginia M. Esposito

How does the “B+” or even the “A+” organization stay that way, vigorously committed to the revitalizing promise of renewal? And what can members of newer family foundations learn from those who have successfully been meeting these challenges?… Read More

Voices from the Field

You Can’t Fund Equity Without Sweat Equity

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Zarina Parpia, Lenore Hanisch

Whether you are explicitly focused on social or economic justice, or if you focus on education, community development, the arts, or the environment, we at Quixote think applying an equity lens to your work is one of the most timely and mutually beneficial paths a funder can take… Read More

Bringing Youth Philanthropy Home

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Sammie Holzwarth

In 2015, Foundant partnered with Youth Philanthropy Connect on their trip across the United States as they hosted gatherings of youth philanthropists. This trip opened their eyes to the potential for success a program like this could have in their own community in Bozeman, Montana… Read More

A Compass Only Works when You Trust It

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Henry Berman

Like a compass, values guide us toward decisions that align with who we are. But a compass only works when you trust it. When you find yourself surrounded by disruptive activities, I encourage you to call on your values and find direction in them… Read More

Voices from the Field

Should I Stay or Should I Go? When Family Philanthropy Interests Diverge

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Richard Marker

It need not be said that families are complex and relationships, between and within generations, reflect that complexity. Every decision that has to be made is loaded because every one is personal… Read More

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3 Reasons Impact Investing Works for Our Family

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Simone Friedman

Instead of aligning all of our foundation’s investments with our mission, we have carved out a small portion of the corpus of one of the foundations under the EJF Philanthropies umbrella. By setting aside this portion, we have not had to put a large amount of money to work… Read More

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Invite Generations to Join in Family Giving

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Dawn Franks

Family foundations are legally organized entities with specific rules, requirements and obligations. They have a board of directors commonly made up of family members. They are most often established in perpetuity, creating the eventual challenge of when and how to involve the next generation. … 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

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Focused Mission Statements Help Donors Decide Where to Direct Their Money

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Bruce DeBoskey

Creation of a good mission statement is a worthwhile endeavor. It involves and educates current and future stakeholders, enforces focus, clarifies decision-making, and provides valuable information to nonprofits and other donors alike… Read More

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7 Tips for Creating a Donor Legacy Video

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Kelly Medinger

A couple years ago I realized the Knott Foundation was approaching 40 years as a Catholic family foundation! The time was ripe to pause, reflect on our work, and find ways to commemorate the Foundation. Enter the idea of creating a donor legacy video. … Read More

Renewal and the Healthy Family Foundation

National Center for Family Philanthropy

Renewal and the Healthy Family Foundation

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Virginia M. Esposito

You Can’t Fund Equity Without Sweat Equity

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Zarina Parpia, Lenore Hanisch

Bringing Youth Philanthropy Home

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Sammie Holzwarth

A Compass Only Works when You Trust It

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Henry Berman

Should I Stay or Should I Go? When Family Philanthropy Interests Diverge

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Richard Marker

3 Reasons Impact Investing Works for Our Family

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Simone Friedman

Invite Generations to Join in Family Giving

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Dawn Franks

Transitions in Family Philanthropy: A Primer for Community Foundation Staff and Donor Families

Posted on July 31, 2017 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Focused Mission Statements Help Donors Decide Where to Direct Their Money

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Bruce DeBoskey

7 Tips for Creating a Donor Legacy Video

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Kelly Medinger

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