Thalie Waters

January 21, 2021
Thalie Waters is a junior at St. John’s School. Thalie has been an active member of the Youth Leadership Team for three years. Thalie is currently an officer for the Youth Leadership Team and holds the title of Secretary. She has taken an active role in helping to plan and lead meetings and helped to organize the 2020 Family Philanthropy Read More

Duncan McLaren

January 21, 2021
Duncan McLaren is a junior at St. John’s School, where he is a three-sport student athlete. Duncan has been an active member of the Youth Leadership Team for four years and is very involved in his community. During his time with the Youth Leadership Team, Duncan has helped to lead several site visits with local nonprofits and is well versed Read More
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

CANCELLED – Supporting Young Leaders & Next-gen to Develop Philanthropic Identities

*CANCELLED: Given that a majority of our speakers are in Texas with snow and major power outages, we have cancelled this webinar. We are wishing our speakers well during the storms.* Family members of all ages strive to balance their individual identities—who they want to be and what they stand for—with their connection to their family’s identity, values, and culture. Read More

Cristina Jiménez

January 7, 2021
A Hazen Trustee since 2016, Cristina Jiménez is co-founder and Director of United We Dream (UWD), the largest immigrant youth-led organization in the country. Originally from Ecuador, Cristina came to the U.S. with her family at the age of 13, attending high school and college as an undocumented student. She was part of UWD’s campaign team that led to the Read More
Knowledge Center | Impact Story

Learning from Each Other: The Dyson Foundation

January 5, 2021
Note: The following are excerpted from essays written by Anne E. Dyson, M.D. and Robert R. Dyson; they were originally published in the 1996 and 1997 annual reports for The Dyson Foundation and re-released in 2001 as part of NCFP’s Living the Legacy guide. Celebration of a Life: From the 1996 Report He left quite a mark on this world, Read More
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
Knowledge Center | Report

Trends 2020: Founder Involvement, Intent, & Perspectives

November 19, 2020
This excerpt from NCFP’s Trends 2020 study shares data and analysis regarding various US family foundation giving trends, including adherence to founder intent, founder’s perspective on family dynamics, founder involvement, and much more. Founder Involvement Founders remain actively involved in most family foundations, yet this has declined somewhat since 2015, from 64% to 56%. Founder involvement is low among family foundations formed Read More
Blog | Featured Article

Lessons for New Family Foundation Board Members from the 2020 Trustee Education Institute

October 23, 2020 | Tony Macklin
“I feel like a bit of a fish out of water when talking with people who know nothing about foundations.” “I married into a family with a foundation and I’m looking for help.” “We didn’t grow up with this wealth. It is difficult to discuss.” Three attendees shared these thoughts during NCFP’s recent Trustee Education Institute. Their sentiments are common Read More
Blog | Network News

October 2020: News and Notes from NCFP’s Friends of the Family Network

October 6, 2020
Friends Focus highlights updates from members of our Friends of the Family network and their work. This month features updates from the Laughing Gull Foundation, Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation, Ruth Mott Foundation, Hill-Snowdon Foundation, Hoffberger Family Philanthropies, Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation, Pierce Family Foundation, McKnight Foundation, and Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.  Are you a current Friend or Leadership Read More
Events & Webinars | Community Foundations Network

Community Foundations Network Topical Call: Holiday and Winter Family Meetings

November 10, 2020
How are you preparing for holiday and winter meetings with your donor families during this challenging and partisan moment? Donors are looking for guidance as they navigate uncertain times and a changing giving landscape. Join this safe, facilitated dialogue to talk with your peers about common strategies and important questions. Resources: Civil Conversations & Social Healing at The On Being Read More