Letting Go of Power, Centering Community: The Share Fund
This guide offers insights and inspiration for family philanthropists to consider how they can implement participatory grantmaking into their giving. Read More
Community Foundations Topical Call: Managing Fee-For-Service Philanthropy Advising and Consulting Work
The wealth management industry has steadily increased fee-based advisory services, complementing or entirely replacing income earned from assets under management. Two drivers of this shift are the competition from lost-cost investing options shrinking firms’ profit margins, and the interest of rising generations and mass-affluent clients in fee transparency. Community foundations have also been experimenting with fee-based advisory and grantmaking services, Read More
The Black Belt Community Foundation: Taking a Multi-Faceted Approach to Rural Funding
The Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) utilizes a variety of funding sources and partnerships to pursue its philanthropic mission and to provide services to its rural region and rural constituents. BBCF President Felecia Lucky will discuss how the community foundation aggregates resources from individuals and other grant programs to fund their work. She will also share broader implications for private philanthropy’s engagement with rural Read More
Community Engagement Officer, Equity and Inclusion
May 26, 2023
Approximately 75% of the Community Engagement Officer’s time will be spent providing staff leadership and support for the Equity Initiative. The remaining time will be spent on other program-related activities, donor services, and other priorities, including professional development and administrative matters. The Community Engagement Officer will serve as the key relationship manager for a portfolio of approximately 10-15 donors. Read More
Community Foundations Topical Call: Philanthropic Advisor Competencies
July 11, 2023 | Dien Yuen, JD/LLM, CAP®, AEP®,, Tony Macklin
The demand for philanthropic advice is increasing and, in response, more firms and organizations are hiring advisors to wealthy donors and families. However, our field of philanthropic advisors and consultants is a beautiful mess of talents, perspectives, responsibilities, and expectations. In October 2022, the American College of Financial Services convened 50 experts and practitioners to envision a more cohesive future Read More
Emerging Family Leaders Peer Network: Peer Connection and Community-Building
August 3, 2023
It can be challenging to be a leader in a family philanthropy context, particularly as a member of the next generation. How do you navigate the family dynamics of the multiple generations? How do you develop the skills and connections to be seen as a leader in your family’s philanthropic efforts? How do you have an influence on the strategic direction Read More
Community Foundations Topical Call: Balancing Individual and Collective Giving in Families
May 16, 2023 | Ashley Blanchard, Tony Macklin
Families often balance giving based on shared purpose and priorities with allowing members to pursue individual interests and goals. The tension between those two goals increases as new voices join the decision-making—spouses/partners, younger generations, non-family advisors, and more. NCFP and Lansberg Gersick Advisors (LGA) recently completed a study of how families navigate the tension and successfully sustain collaborative philanthropy. LGA Read More
Essex County Community Foundation
January 30, 2023
Essex County Community Foundation inspires philanthropy that strengthens the communities of Essex County by managing charitable assets, strengthening and supporting nonprofits and engaging in strategic community leadership initiatives. Read More
Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
January 26, 2023
The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham was built on, and continues to thrive on, the idea that together, we have the power to create transformational change. We work every day to take on the fundamental issues that challenge the growth and success of the people in our communities, supporting those in need in our five-county region and supporting those who Read More
Community Foundation of Broward
January 26, 2023
The Community Foundation of Broward provides community leadership, fosters bold philanthropy and builds permanent resources to tackle Broward’s biggest challenges – today and forever. Read More
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