Felecia Lucky

October 30, 2023
Felecia Lucky is the President of the Black Belt Community Foundation in Selma, Alabama.  The Black Belt Community Foundation was established to support community efforts that contribute to the strength, innovation and success in Alabama’s 12 poorest counties—the Black Belt.  As President of the Foundation, Felecia values regular input from the communities and works diligently to strengthen the communities in the Read More

President and Chief Executive Officer

October 27, 2023
Battle Creek Community Foundation (BCCF) is seeking nominations and applications for the position of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Foundation’s next transformative leader will support the prosperity of the community through strengthening relationships, mobilizing resources, and directing them to critical community needs. The Foundation’s outgoing CEO has provided nearly three decades of visionary, high impact leadership. In this Read More

Aleda Gagarin

October 24, 2023
As VP of Influence, Aleda will take the lead on thought leadership, strategic coalitions, and campaigns that can shape norms and practices to increase Candid’s collective impact across the social sector. She will direct the Influence teams, including Communications and Brand Awareness, Development, Partnerships, and Partnership Operations. In close collaboration with the CEO and executive team, Aleda will develop an effective Read More

Executive Director

October 17, 2023
Michigan Founders Fund (MFF) has a vision for Michigan to be the most successful, inclusive, and community-minded startup ecosystem in the country. MFF works to drive density amongst founders, which, in turn, increases access to capital and talent. MFF Members are high-growth entrepreneurs and venture capitalists who are committed to organizational values of connection, culture, and community and have made Read More
Blog | Effective Family Philanthropy in Action

How to Interrupt the “Vicious Cycle of Inherited Wealth:” A Conversation with Iris Brilliant

October 17, 2023 | Britt Benavidez, Iris Brilliant
For wealth inheritors, having access to a large sum of money they did not earn is a privilege, but often comes with mixed emotions and a deep sense of responsibility. Acknowledging and building a healthy and transparent relationship to wealth can help improve personal and family relationships, deepen connections in community, and ultimately promote greater, and more equitable redistribution of Read More
Blog | From NCFP, Effective Family Philanthropy in Action

The Benefits—and Challenges—of Adding an Equity Lens to Philanthropy Practices

October 10, 2023 | Diana Tyler Heath, June L. Wilson
Philanthropy is rooted in and continues to operate within inequitable systems and structures. Philanthropists have long sought to address these inequities in their grantmaking, and in recent years many have begun to examine how they can further address inequities in their practices. At NCFP, we see equity as a core principle of effective family philanthropy. We believe that equity begins Read More

Communications and Events Associate

October 6, 2023
The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation is looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented individual to join our team as the Communications and Events Associate, reporting to the Director of Communications. In this role, the individual will play a critical role in amplifying our mission, engaging with our grantees, and managing our various communications channels and events. This is a great opportunity Read More

C. Davis Parchment

October 3, 2023
Davis Parchment (she, her, hers) is proud to serve as PEAK’s first partnerships director, entrusted with leading the organization’s engagement strategy with philanthropic and peer organizations in support of the Principles for Peak Grantmaking. She aims to cocreate deep collaborations that will transform philanthropy to be more equitable, effective, and efficient while positioning the grants community as change leaders for the sector. Davis has Read More
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

BIPOC Leaders Peer Network: Welcome & Network Launch

November 28, 2023 | Dr. LaTonya Penny, Audrey Jacobs
Be a part of the inaugural BIPOC Leaders Peer Network at NCFP. This network, centering community, connection, and celebration, is designed for leaders and practitioners of color in family philanthropy. At the first meeting, attendees will gather and reflect on the unique needs of BIPOC professionals working within family philanthropies and family systems. Join our network co-chairs, Dr. LaTonya Penny Read More

Dr. LaTonya Penny

September 25, 2023
Dr. Penny is a longtime advocate for those who have been pushed to the margins. She brings more than 20 years of experience leading organizations, serving as an executive director, consultant, and organizer. She founded Mary’s Grace Incorporated in 2013 to assist faith communities and schools with creating safe spaces of inclusion for persons who are differently abled. Most recently, Read More