John Lorinc
John Lorinc is an award-winning author and freelance writer based in Toronto. Read More
Building an Effective Marketing Strategy for Families
September 11, 2019
This worksheet from Turn Two Communications provides an overview of the key questions community foundations should answer as they build a marketing strategy for their family philanthropy programs. Read More
Supporting Resiliency in the Rising Generation (Notes)
September 11, 2019
At NCFP’s 2017 Community Foundations Workshop, trainer and therapist Courtney Pullen discussed stages of wealth integration in younger generations, characteristics of transition stress, and communication essentials during transitions. These notes were developed by NCFP Consultant Tony Macklin to capture lessons learned from the session. Read More
Supporting Resiliency in the Rising Generation
September 11, 2019 | Courtney Pullen
At NCFP’s 2017 Community Foundations Workshop, trainer and therapist Courtney Pullen discussed stages of wealth integration in younger generations, characteristics of transition stress, and communication essentials during transitions. Read More
5 Cases on Family Philanthropy Dynamics
September 11, 2019
The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) developed these quick case studies for internal discussion by community foundation staff. They deal with issues such as dictated participation, uneven levels of involvement, and family member ambivalence. Read More
Mapping and Understanding Family Dynamics
September 11, 2019
Dr. Thierry Guedj provided this training to community foundation staff as part of the 2006-08 Excellence in Family Philanthropy It reviews family systems, the “family dynamics iceberg,” common warning signs of family problems, and more. Read More
Genograms and Family Philanthropy
September 11, 2019
Family therapists, social workers, and some professional advisors create genograms – a version of a family tree diagram – to map family relationships. Dr. Sharon Nieb provided this training to community foundation staff as part of the 2006-08 Excellence in Family Philanthropy. Read More
Two-Part Family Philanthropy Case Study: Couple and Family Meetings
September 11, 2019
This two-part case study first gives you practice in navigating your first meeting with a couple and then managing a second meeting with the couple and their two children. The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) developed it for community foundations in 2007. Read More
Family Philanthropy Case Study: Different Styles
September 11, 2019
This case study, for facilitated group discussion with your staff, describes the challenge a community foundation faced a family clashed over differing philanthropic styles and power sharing. The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) developed it for community foundations in 2007. Read More
Facilitation Fundamentals
September 11, 2019
In this quick checklist, The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) and community foundation staff members outlined tips to define your role, set the stage, manage the meeting, and more. Read More
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