Shh…Be Quiet and Listen
If there’s one thing I’m hearing in sessions and social hours at NCFP’s 20th Anniversary Forum, it’s about how important it is in family philanthropy to listen. Read More
Ten Essential Responsibilities of Foundation Board Chairs
October 20, 2017 | BoardSource
If you are new to nonprofit leadership, you may not know what is expected of a board chair. This primer is designed to increase your understanding of the role by presenting a brief introduction to nonprofit governance and foundation leadership. Read More
Delivering Family Philanthropy Services with Limited Staff and Budget
October 17, 2017 | Central New York Community Foundation, Chester County Community Foundation, Tony Macklin
Delivering Family Philanthropy Services with Limited Staff and Budget 10/17/17 NCFP Community Foundation Workshop Peer group led by Beth Briglia (Chester County CF) & Jennifer Owens (Central New York CF) Notes by Tony Macklin Chester County Community Foundation $47M in assets, 350 funds, fund minimum of $25k “Connecting people who care” mission Six staff + interns. The same staff (Beth) does both philanthropic services and grantmaking. Beth has the CAP® designation. Trying to accomplish 7 touches Read More
Round-table Discussion: Concierge Services
October 17, 2017 | Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Barrett Coker Krise, Hawaii Community Foundation, Katie Scott, Tony Macklin
Concierge Services Roundtable Discussion 10/17/17 NCFP Community Foundation Workshop Peer group discussion led by Barrett Krise (Greater Atlanta CF) and Pam Funai (Hawaii CF) (Katherine Scott notes) Highlights from Atlanta Center for Family Philanthropy 17 years old center Value proposition: community knowledge + family philanthropy Lots of materials shared as resources throughout the Dropbox 200 donor families qualify for Read More
Adaptive Leadership as a Reflective Practice
October 10, 2017 | Caroline Williamson, Jan Jaffe
I wanted to explore whether philanthropy practitioners have used adaptive leadership as a form of reflective practice. The B. Robert Williamson Jr. Foundation funds these programs and I wanted to learn how this foundation came to support a form of reflective practice as capacity building. That’s how I began my conversation with the foundation’s Executive Director, Caroline Williamson. Read More
Resolution & Transformation: Hate Has No Place in Our Work
October 4, 2017 | Robins Foundation
At Robins Foundation, our board and staff aspires to connect equity with transformational change for children and families across our region. We are reflecting on opportunities in our own organization. This includes our governance, our management and our process of funding. This includes raising our awareness and deeper understanding of the past and its influence on dialogues locally and beyond. Read More
A Peek into Impact Investing for Foundations
September 29, 2017 | Stephanie Cohn Rupp
We are seeing more family foundations committing their assets (both endowment and “payout”) to impact investing, regardless of asset size. The reasons are multiple and depend on the family, but we are starting to notice some trends. Read More
Nurturing Relationships with Transparency
September 28, 2017 | Richard Russell, Richard Woo
Transparency is a powerful force when used appropriately. The trick is deciding what is “appropriate” across a wide range of contacts and interactions. In our prior blog posts, we shared our experience cultivating transparency through the lens of finding balance and sharing knowledge. This time around, we want to concentrate on ways to harness transparency for mutual benefit. Read More
6 Ways Family Foundations Can Make a Difference in Immigrant and Refugee Lives
September 27, 2017 | Naomi Polin
With all the changes in the political climate over the past year, I’ve been especially concerned for immigrants and refugees. Many families in my city and community have been affected by the new executive orders and administrative actions, and I’ve read stories about many others across the country that are at risk. Read More
Four Steps to Greater Impact for Your Family Foundation
September 26, 2017 | Beth Suarez
We recognize the vital role foundations of all types play in philanthropy, and we embrace the diversity that exists across the foundation community. However, we also see how inconsistent grantmaking practices can place a burden on grantseekers and affect the impact of both foundations and the nonprofits they fund. Read More
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