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

“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

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
Knowledge Center | Report

What If? The Art of Scenario Thinking

December 3, 2020
Scenario thinking is a powerful tool for organizations of any size and scope. It can be used to address the complex challenges of large global organizations, as well as those of smaller community-based groups. This guide by the Global Business Network is primarily for leaders of nonprofits and foundations. They are responsible for long-term strategy development; they are well positioned Read More
Blog | Voices from the Field

Invest in an Equitable Future

November 30, 2020 | Liz Sessler
As protests against systemic racism took place across nation in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, CapShift began to receive the same question from several families: “How can I use my philanthropic resources to advance racial justice?” It was, and continues to be, a crucial question. As we grapple with the challenges rooted in centuries of discrimination and exclusion that Read More