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Blog | Voices from the Field

Ready: Invest! Set: Customize! Go: Impact!
May 27, 2015 | Adam Simon
What would it take to create a core of exceptional leaders equipped with the tools and capacity to be effective change agents, networked to maximize the reverberation of their leadership and committed to doing so for their entire lives? At the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, this question is at the core of our mission to empower young people to make a positive impact in their communities. In all of our focus areas, we create and support initiatives that invest in strengthening the leadership potential of individuals, as we believe the key to solving our most intractable societal issues lies in the strength of the leaders that spearhead such changes. Read More

Angie Hong
May 26, 2015
Angie Hong formerly served as program coordinator for the National Center for Family Philanthropy, where she supported the development and organization of programs, services, and strategies that advance the practice of family philanthropy. Angie previously served in a variety of international development positions in Uganda and Nicaragua where she assisted with alternative care for children and health development. Before this, Read More
Blog | From NCFP

So Many Differences, So Much in Common
April 22, 2015 | Virginia M. Esposito
Given all the varied grant interests, governing structures, giving vehicles, and staffing systems, you’d think the Committee and staff would be overwhelmed with options and focus. However, we are inspired, invigorated, and happily challenged to ensure the National Forum program delves into as many critical issues as possible, and all with a provocative, sophisticated, and satisfying approach. Read More
Blog | Featured Article

For Youth by Youth: Family Philanthropy from a Youth Perspective
April 22, 2015 | Mike Tracy, Kylie Semel, Justin McAuliffe, Isabel Griffith
Over the past few weeks, NCFP has been delighted to conduct several very special webinars in partnership with Youth Philanthropy Connect featuring the voice and perspectives of youth philanthropists involved in their family’s foundation. Our first webinar, “Family foundations from a youth perspective,” was held on March 29, 2015 and featured a wide-ranging conversation with four young donors. Read More
Events & Webinars | Webinars

For Youth by Youth: Family Foundations from a Youth Perspective
March 30, 2015 | Isabel Griffith, Justin McAuliffe, Kylie Semel, Mike Tracy
Giving with your family can be fun! Be inspired by the stories of a how a number of young people are involved in their family's philanthropy. Learn with your peers about how philanthropy can help you gain skills, get to know your family better, enhance your community, and benefit causes you care about to make the world a better place. Read More
Blog | Featured Article

Generation Z giving: Philanthropy goes digital
March 25, 2015 | Susan Crites Price
Philanthropy for Generation Z–high school age and younger—is very different from that of previous generations. They won’t be confined to sharing their time, talent, and treasure. Now there’s a fourth T—ties. And along with their ability to connect with peers at home and around the world, they can do it wherever they are. No desk top computers for the “Always On” generation. With smart phones, these kids have the Internet in the palms of their hands—or screens in their jeans, as one wag put it. Read More

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