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“Change Happens at the Speed of Trust”

March 13, 2017 | Patrick Troska

We knew we had to change the dynamic. We began by changing how we show up as individuals and as an institution. The goal here was to listen with new ears – to get past our own experience, and strive to hear the lived experiences of those impacted by issues the Foundation cares about. Read More

Blog | Voices from the Field

Funders’ Role in Protecting Marginalized Communities During the Next Four Years

March 8, 2017 | Vu Le

An insidious result of injustice is that it isolates us from one another, and it allows those of us not directly affected to intellectualize, to think about it in the abstract. To combat it, we must be intentional about listening to those most affected, and we must make time to reconnect with and recommit to one another, even before taking action. Read More

Blog | Featured Article

Transparency, Privacy, and Trust: Finding Balance for Family Foundations

February 27, 2017 | Richard Russell, Richard Woo

As a group, family philanthropies put a lot of energy into connecting with our constituents. We do this joyfully because we know that strong, trusting relationships are vital to our success and the communities we serve. Read More

Blog | Voices from the Field

Extending the Invitation: Non-Family Junior Board Members

February 16, 2017 | Sahar Afrakhan

My friends who’ve inherited philanthropy as part of their family life have an amazing opportunity, but there’s little effort to extend an invitation outward. If we can involve our youth, then what’s stopping us? Read More

Blog | Voices from the Field

The Giving Pledge for the Rest of Us

February 13, 2017 | Bruce DeBoskey

The Giving Pledge has been successful in encouraging philanthropy among the ultra-wealthy. However, this good idea should not be restricted to billionaires. Each of us can make a personal, achievable pledge to receive less — and give and do more to help address society’s urgent problems. Read More

Blog | From NCFP

Why Your Board Chair Needs a Job Description

February 2, 2017 | Virginia M. Esposito

Successful family foundation board chairs are able to both drive action and manage egos — and are often the difference between a foundation deftly navigating challenging situations and being tripped up by them. Read More

Blog | Voices from the Field

For Sunsetting Foundations, a Limited Life but a Perpetual Contribution

January 23, 2017 | Fred Smith

I have been talking with families and executives lately about the growing number of private foundations deciding to “sunset” after a predetermined number of years. The primary reason for this is the concern about the mission and values of the foundation shifting away over time from the original intent of the donor. Read More

Knowledge Center | Report

The Relationship Ecosystem: Mapping Partnership Resources for Maximum Value

December 21, 2016 | Enette Pauzé

As a leader in your organization and community, it is critical that you’re not only aware of your existing relationships, but that you’re prioritizing them based on value. When you have a clear picture of the relationship resources available to you, you’re better able to leverage them intentionally to achieve your objectives now, and in the future. Read More

Blog | Voices from the Field

Eliminating Implicit Bias in Grantmaking Practice

December 21, 2016 | Nancy Chan, Pam Fischer

Some of philanthropy’s core practices may unwittingly be leading funders to perpetuate the inequities they’re trying to eliminate Read More

Blog | Voices from the Field

Philanthropy Supports Democracy, Democracy Supports Us All

December 19, 2016 | Bruce DeBoskey

Results of the recent election season have spotlighted the tremendous divisiveness in our nation – divisiveness that colors our approach to our country, our government and each other. Read More

“Change Happens at the Speed of Trust”

1886 Results for “community”

“Change Happens at the Speed of Trust”

Funders’ Role in Protecting Marginalized Communities During the Next Four Years

Transparency, Privacy, and Trust: Finding Balance for Family Foundations

Extending the Invitation: Non-Family Junior Board Members

The Giving Pledge for the Rest of Us

Why Your Board Chair Needs a Job Description

For Sunsetting Foundations, a Limited Life but a Perpetual Contribution

The Relationship Ecosystem: Mapping Partnership Resources for Maximum Value

Eliminating Implicit Bias in Grantmaking Practice

Philanthropy Supports Democracy, Democracy Supports Us All

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