Boldly Go Philanthropy

July 13, 2021
Today’s philanthropists want to make a difference in their community and around the world but lead busy lives and can find it daunting to figure out where to start or how to have the greatest impact. That’s where Boldly Go Philanthropy comes in. Led by former foundation CEOs, Boldly Go provides world-class advice and execution support to help clients turn their philanthropic Read More
Blog | Voices from the Field

Moving from Deceit to Trust: The Necessity of Listening

July 9, 2021 | Melinda Tuan
Courtesy of Christina Morillo from Pexels This article was originally published by The Center For Effective Philanthropy and is re-posted here with permission. A colleague recently asked me how much has changed since I wrote “The Dance of Deceit,” a 2004 Stanford Social Innovation Review article in which I reflected on my seven years as managing director of REDF and the power imbalances I Read More
Blog | From NCFP

Holding the Paradox

July 7, 2021 | Nicholas A. Tedesco
This post features reflections from NCFP President and CEO Nick Tedesco on our recent CEO Retreat and the role of family philanthropy executives. “Holding paradoxes simultaneously is an evolved human skill.” — Tina Runyan, psychologist Sitting at a Crossroads: Family Cohesion and Social Impact Staff leaders play an important, yet challenging role in the ecosystem of family philanthropy. The role Read More
Events & Webinars

Rural Funders Salon

July 27, 2021 | Erin Borla, Wynn Rosser
Registration is now closed. Family foundations and other funders and donors focused on serving rural communities face special challenges—lack of infrastructure, lack of partners, and often lack of urgency from state and federal government entities. As detailed in NCFP’s 2018 report, Pride of Place, family foundations are traditionally among the most place-based of all funders, with deep and lasting connections Read More

Aiko Bethea

June 23, 2021
Aiko is a builder, learner, and thought partner. She thrives while working in new spaces, creating novel frameworks. As a thought partner and learner, she enjoys working in partnership alongside her collaborators on a journey towards creating new understandings, learnings, and creative processes. Justice and loyalty are values that have been core drivers in Aiko’s life and career. Working in Read More
Blog | Voices from the Field

Engaging Youth Retreat: A Recap

June 22, 2021 | Jen Crino
Courtesy of Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash This article was originally published by Foundant and is re-posted here with permission. For families interested in engaging multiple generations in their philanthropy, younger family members need opportunities to learn and build skills and competencies necessary for future leadership. These skills and family philanthropy knowledge should be taught in tandem with a broader Read More

Erin Borla

June 22, 2021
Erin Borla has worked in non-profit organizations that support rural communities through the arts and creative economies for the past 17 years. Her dedication to supporting rural spaces through listening, collaborating, and open and honest sharing of ideas helps her elevate community partners throughout her work. Borla holds a BS in Agriculture from Oregon State University and a Masters of Read More

Jamie Semel

June 22, 2021
Jamie Semel is a Boston-based theater artist and educator. Jamie was a founding member of her family’s junior board at Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation. She led in many roles with a national movement supporting youth grantmakers at Youth Philanthropy Connect. She has also worked with grantmakers at Philanthropy Massachusetts on programming. She studied Theater Arts and Environmental Studies at Read More

Sheridan Lorenz

June 17, 2021
Sheridan Lorenz is a resident of Austin, Texas, though she has deep roots on Galveston Island. Spending summers in Galveston, she recalls the festive celebrations of Juneteenth on the island. Sheridan has had a lifelong concern with social and racial inequities. From 2005 to 2012 she initiated several programs in Galveston: An affordable and low-income home building project in collaboration Read More