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Blog | Voices from the Field

The Secret to Making Decisions in Times of Crisis
December 29, 2020 | Carrie Avery
Courtesy of Anton on Unsplash This article was originally published by the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project and is re-posted here with permission. The global pandemic has placed enormous burdens on our communities. As funders, it our responsibility to be responsive to our nonprofit partners’ needs—and in times of crisis it is imperative that we act quickly. But what does it really Read More

Heather Larson
December 21, 2020
Heather Larson is the founder of LiveGive, a philanthropy advising firm that helps guide families and foundations on strategic giving. As a philanthropy advisor and a leadership consultant, she serves her clients based on wisdom gained through 22 years of non-profit leadership experience, including the American Red Cross, Willow Creek Community Church, and partnerships with more than 150 nonprofits around Read More

Patterson Philanthropic Advisors, LLC
December 18, 2020
Patterson Philanthropic Advisors, LLC is a boutique consulting firm based in Kansas City. They empower clients by asking questions that help clarify motivations, values and legacy, and more. Clients are given the tools to create a philanthropic plan that connects their treasure, talent, and time with the community in the most effective way possible. Read More

Aaron Dorfman
December 18, 2020
Aaron Dorfman is president of the Lippman Kanfer Foundation for Living Torah. Aaron  is a lifelong educator, problem-solver, and social justice activist. Prior to his work with the Foundation he spent 10 years as part of the leadership team at American Jewish World Service (AJWS), organizing and mobilizing American Jews to channel their philanthropy, volunteer time, and political power to Read More
Blog | From NCFP

A Season of Change
December 17, 2020 | Nicholas A. Tedesco
One year ago, I joined the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) as its second president and chief executive officer. On my first day, our esteemed founder Ginny Esposito gifted me a plaque engraved with a prophetic message: and so the adventure begins. And what an adventure it has been! As I was finding my footing in a new role, Read More
Blog | Voices from the Field

Democratizing Family Philanthropy: Shifting Practice to Share Power
December 16, 2020 | Mohit Mookim, Rob Reich, Nadia Roumani, Ayushi Vig
“Nothing about us without us,” is commonly used by community activists when speaking about the changes they want to see in their communities. The idea is simple: those most affected by social problems—the intended beneficiaries of any program—should fully and meaningfully participate in decisions about programs, policies, and strategies that may directly impact their communities. Philanthropy is not something done Read More
Blog | Network News

December 2020: News and Notes from NCFP’s Friends of the Family Network
December 14, 2020
Friends Focus highlights updates from members of our Friends of the Family network and their work. This month features updates from the Boston Foundation, Butler Family Foundation, Christopher Family Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, McKnight Foundation, the Russell Family Foundation, Surdna Foundation, and Walton Family Foundation. Are you a current Friend or Leadership Circle member of NCFP with an update or good Read More
Events & Webinars | Webinars

Building a Social Impact Strategy and Approach
June 10, 2021 | Kara Inae Carlisle, Melissa A. Berman, Robert Dortch
Grantmaking is the fundamental element of a family philanthropy effort. The practice of grantmaking actualizes the motivations of a donor, advances their values, and accomplishes their aims and objectives. However, it requires careful planning and consideration. A family must decide on focus areas, articulate desired outcomes—near- and long-term—and identify the appropriate partners. And how you fund matters just as much Read More

Gobioff Foundation
December 7, 2020
Located in the Tampa Bay area, the Gobioff Foundation is a private family foundation that works to support human rights organizations and the Tampa, FL arts community.  Grants from the Gobioff Foundation strengthen the ability of human rights and arts organizations to enrich the Tampa community and improve the state of human rights worldwide so that the world is a Read More

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