1704 Results for “community”

Pam Savoy-Weaver
May 12, 2021
Pam Savoy-Weaver coordinates early childhood community resource grants in Brightmoor through a partnership between the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation and Development Centers, a Detroit based nonprofit providing human and behavioral services. Read More
Events & Webinars | Conferences and Workshops

Nexus of Strategy and Governance
June 14, 2021 | Renee Kaplan, Nicholas A. Tedesco, Sapphira Goradia, Ashley Blanchard
Family philanthropy is a complex pursuit—one that requires clearly defined goals and objectives. However, strategy is only as good as the governance structures in place to support it, and social impact cannot be realized without a defined strategy and effective decision-making. Tying the National Center for Family Philanthropy’s expertise in family governance and The Philanthropy Workshop’s tools for effective strategy, join Read More

Marlene Young
May 4, 2021
Marlene B. Young is President of Delaplaine Foundation, Inc., a private foundation based in Frederick committed to the enrichment of communities and families by supporting programs that strengthen education, arts and sciences, historical preservation, spiritual enlightenment and physical well-being.  Additionally, she is Vice President of Great Southern Enterprises, Inc., a management services firm in Frederick specializing in venture capital funding Read More
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Part 2: Non-family Staff Peer Network: Racial Equity Discussions with Board and Staff
May 13, 2021
Join the your peers and the NCFP Fellows for a follow-up to the April 15 Peer Network event. This interactive conversation will cover how to address racial equity internally. Discuss how to approach tough conversations and how to bridge the gap that oftentimes exists between board and staff on equity issues. Bring your topics, favorite resources, and questions for peer Read More
Blog | Network News

May 2021: News and Notes from NCFP’s Friends of the Family Network
May 3, 2021
Friends Focus highlights updates from members of our Friends of the Family network and their work. This month features updates from the Castellano Family Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, McKnight Foundation, and Walton Foundation.  Are you a current Friend or Leadership Circle member of NCFP with an update or good news about your foundation that you would like Read More
Blog | Voices from the Field

Establishing Tri-Sector Alliances To Combat COVID-19
April 28, 2021 | Giving Compass, Nancy Rauch Douzinas
This article was originally published by Giving Compass and is re-posted here with permission. Giving Compass’ Take: • Nancy Rauch Douzinas encourages business, government, and philanthropy to form tri-sector alliances as the only way to truly respond to COVID-19. • How can tri-sector alliances expedite coronavirus response efforts? What are you doing to enhance collaborative efforts in your own organization? • Read Read More
Blog | Voices from the Field

Beyond A Donation: Reflecting On Philanthropy And Reparations (Part 4)
April 26, 2021 | LeAnne Moss, Candace Tkachuck, June L. Wilson
This article was originally published by Giving Compass and is re-posted here with permission. This is part two in a four-part series. Read part one, part two, and part three. “Anti-oppression can’t happen without the presence of spirit. Dehumanization, soul loss, and alienation are not states of mind, so it is not a change of mind that is needed. They are states of being. Read More

Maeve Miccio
April 22, 2021
Maeve Miccio is Vice President and Head of Philanthropic Consulting at Fidelity Charitable. Fidelity Philanthropic Consulting is a division of Fidelity Investments® that provides trusted strategic guidance and customized solutions in areas related to philanthropic strategy, planning and administrative support. Maeve was previously a Vice President of Donor Engagement at Silicon Valley Community Foundation where she advised a portfolio of Read More

Persimmon Consulting
April 22, 2021
Persimmon Consulting provides tailored philanthropic services for individuals, foundations, and socially responsible businesses who want to support enduring, meaningful change for people and the planet. Persimmon works across a broad range of issue areas in rural and urban areas, with a focus on social and racial justice, local food systems, education, women’s health, and community and economic development. Read More
Blog | Voices from the Field

Stories From The Spend Down Journey
April 20, 2021 | Jeffrey M. Glebocki
Courtesy of Elena Rabkina on Unsplash To be or not to be? More accurately, to spend down or to remain in perpetuity? Much has been written about the pros and cons of this existential inquiry in philanthropy. This article shares practical observations from the field about the strategies, tactics, and approaches that limited life foundations have used and guiding questions Read More

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