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Blog | Voices from the Field

Supporting Youth and Next-gen Philanthropy: How to Get Started
August 18, 2020 | Jen Crino
Sammie Holzwarth, Kimberly Myers Hewlett, and Vasser Seydel on NCFP’s recent webinar This article was originally published by Foundant Technologies and is re-posted here with permission. Bringing the next generation into the fold is a natural progression for many family philanthropies. Teaching children at a young age about shared values, engaging youth in service learning and site visits, and formally preparing Read More
Blog | Voices from the Field

The Impact of COVID-19 on Civil Society
August 14, 2020 | Sarina Dayal
This article was originally published by Candid and is re-posted here with permission. Over the last four months, organizations around the globe have surveyed foundations, nonprofits, civil society organizations, and individuals to learn how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting them. The findings from these surveys provide data to help the sector best respond to the crisis, strengthen solidarity, and inform Read More

Shira Saperstein
August 10, 2020
Shira Saperstein has deep roots in social justice philanthropy, long-term experience with nonprofit development, and a significant track record of seeding, supporting, and strengthening efforts to advance human rights and social justice in the U.S. and internationally. In her consulting practice, Shira works with private and family foundations, and national, state and local nonprofits, focusing on program strategy and capacity Read More

Kathleen Simpson
August 10, 2020
Kathleen Simpson is the Chief Executive Officer of The Russell Family Foundation, where she collaborates with the board to guide the Foundation’s strategic planning, programs and community affairs, and oversees the Foundation’s impact investing. She has extensive experience with both for-profit and nonprofit industries, and the financial advising of many entities, including deep involvement in operations. Kathleen previously served as Read More

Neeraj Mehta
August 10, 2020
Neeraj Mehta has spent the past two decades working to advance racial, social, and economic justice in neighborhoods and communities across the Minneapolis-St.Paul area. Trained as a civil engineer, he quickly pivoted to the field of community building and development after confronting the realities of racial and economic inequality in our region. Since 2012, Mehta has served as the director Read More
Blog | Network News

August 2020: News and Notes from NCFP’s Friends of the Family Network
August 5, 2020
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, Gambrell  Foundation, Hilton Foundation, David Rockefeller Fund, and Tykeson Family 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 to share Read More
Blog | Case Studies

The Evolution of Family Philanthropy: The David Rockefeller Fund
August 4, 2020 | Maggie McGoldrick
The name Rockefeller often conjures up images of wealth and influence. The founders of Standard Oil and magnates of the banking industry, the family is known worldwide for generations of success in business and politics. However, since 1855 when John D. Rockefeller, Sr. gave his first philanthropic gift, the family has harnessed its name for a far greater legacy—social impact. Read More
Blog | Voices from the Field

Exceptional Times Call for Exceptional Responses
July 30, 2020 | Megan Reilly
The Clowes Fund Executive Committee March and April 2020 were scary days. Most of the country had shut down to stop the spread of the coronavirus. The news was filled with heartbreaking stories of patients sick from COVID-19 and people who were suddenly unable to buy groceries or pay rent. Foundation board and staff members were not immune; most of Read More
Blog | Voices from the Field

For Weissberg Foundation, Trust-Based Philanthropy Starts With Internal Culture-Building
July 29, 2020 | Hanh Le, Shaady Salehi
This article was originally published by the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project and is re-posted here with permission. Join us on October 6 for a webinar to learn more about trust-based family philanthropy.  The Weissberg Foundation in Arlington, Virginia is a justice-oriented family foundation that has always leaned on its values to drive its grantmaking. In 2016, Hanh Le took the helm Read More

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