Approaching Philanthropy with a Beginner’s Mind: Five New Perspectives That Deliver
Is it possible that some of the most inspired, effective solutions to the most intractable challenges could come from nothing? Read More
Job Description: Director of Center for Family Philanthropy Example
May 14, 2018 | Akron Community Foundation, Margaret Medzie
Director of the Center for Family Philanthropy Job description Akron Community Foundation seeks a Director of the Center for Family Philanthropy to lead the community foundation’s efforts to connect and engage Summit County’s charitable families for the good of the community. The position is more than a manager or lead fundraiser; it is a trusted advisor to our community’s philanthropic families who Read More
Is Impact Investing the Next Big Thing for Donor-Advised Funds?
May 9, 2018 | Nicholas Salter
Private foundations have been taking bolder steps toward impact investing in recent years. But with more individuals turning to donor-advised funds (DAFs) to facilitate their giving, how can those funds also be invested today to improve the world? Read More
Huge Footprint: Self Family Foundation Helped Transform Area in Its 75 Years
May 7, 2018 | The Index-Journal
The Self Family Foundation has been a part of Greenwood for 75 years, and its work is interwoven into the fabric of the community. “Greenwood is a much different place today because of the investments of the foundation,” said Frank Wideman III, president and CEO of the private family foundation. Read More
The Value of Making a Family Legacy Film
May 4, 2018 | Yuval Lion
Suddenly, I was thinking more about the meaning of money, responsibility, privilege, and the possible consequences of inherited wealth. That led me to question my parents’ legacy – how would their wealth impact future generations of our family? Read More
The Question of Our Impact in 2022
May 3, 2018 | Julien SéMelin
Assessing our impact on both project and partner level is a faithful reflection of our mission: We conserve biodiversity for the benefit of people and nature by funding, mobilising and strengthening our partners and the conservation community. Read More
As the South Grows
The American South is home to more people than any other region in the country, and it’s still growing. Immigrant communities are on the rise, African Americans whose forebears fled Southern violence are returning, and many others are relocating to the South, attracted by jobs, mild weather and enticing culture. The South is barreling toward a future of prosperity and Read More
Civil Conversations in Uncivil Times
Society is becoming increasingly divisive. What roles can family foundations play in finding ways to support meaningful dialogue across “party lines” within their community? Is this role appropriate for family foundations? What are the biggest mistakes that funders make when trying to provide a forum for these types of conversations? Join NCFP as we discuss these and other questions about Read More
Letting Kids Decide What it Means to Be “Green”
April 10, 2018 | Ellen Sabin
Teaching children the importance of helping others and taking care of the world around them is an essential part of building character. It is also important to encourage children to think about what they want to do to make the world a better place so they can truly understand the power of their actions. Read More
Social Justice Funders Opportunity Brief
April 3, 2018 | The Sillerman Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy
Social Justice Funder Opportunity Briefs explore complex social justice challenges and investigate specific funding opportunities that address those challenges. This is the second brief in this series, and it focuses on democratic and inclusive youth-led grantmaking in the United States. Read More
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