Blog | Effective Family Philanthropy in Action

Family Philanthropy Speaks: A Conversation with Lisa Graustein

Lisa Graustein, a trustee of the William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund in Connecticut, brings her experience as a public school teacher and her passion for building an equitable society to the boardroom. In this Family Philanthropy Speaks conversation, Lisa talks with NCFP President and CEO Nick Tedesco about the Fund’s evolution and her own philanthropic journey. Lisa also debunks assumptions Read More
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Engaging Youth Peer Network: Learning and Connecting Teen Grantmakers Together

August 23, 2021 | Alexis Marion
This special interactive event is for teen grantmakers or rising youth from your families (approximately ages 8-21) and the adults who support them. Join two teens from two family foundations about engaging in philanthropy and connecting your passions with your goals for changing the world. Alexis Marion from Frieda C. Fox Foundation will share her family’s experiences and models for Read More
Blog | Voices from the Field

Engaging Youth Retreat: A Recap

June 22, 2021 | Jen Crino
Courtesy of Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash This article was originally published by Foundant and is re-posted here with permission. For families interested in engaging multiple generations in their philanthropy, younger family members need opportunities to learn and build skills and competencies necessary for future leadership. These skills and family philanthropy knowledge should be taught in tandem with a broader Read More
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Engaging Youth Peer Network: Learning with Next-gen Leaders & Connecting Youth Grantmakers Together

July 13, 2021
While this event is designed for youth, and the adults who support them are welcome to attend as well. This special interactive event is for youth grantmakers or rising youth from your families (approximately ages 8-21). Join two teens from two family foundations as well as two next-gen family leaders, Vasser Seydel and Jamie Semel. Bring questions for Vasser and Read More
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Engaging Youth Peer Network Retreat Follow Up Call

Join Tiffany Kelly and Karen Weatherford for a follow-up check-in and support about engaging youth in learning and conversations about structure and systematic racism. Don’t forget to check out the handout and presentation from our last call posted below. Related Resources Social Justice Philanthropy Toolkit (Andrus Family Fund)  Podcast: How the AFF Board is Meeting the Moment (Andrus Family Fund) Read More
Blog | Effective Family Philanthropy in Action

Family Philanthropy Speaks: A Conversation with Kimberly Myers Hewlett

Kimberly Myers Hewlett is steeped in philanthropy and brings a variety of perspectives and experiences to her work. She is president of the Myers Family Foundation, a director of the Flora Family Foundation, and chair of the NCFP board. She is also the senior vice president for donor engagement at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. In this Family Philanthropy Speaks Read More
Blog | Effective Family Philanthropy in Action

Family Philanthropy Speaks: A Conversation with Vasser Seydel

Vasser Seydel, the granddaughter of Ted Turner, is the founding chair of the Turner 3rd Generation Board (T3G), a member of the Turner Foundation Board, and is a Millennial leader forging her own path in philanthropy. NCFP President and CEO Nick Tedesco spoke with Vasser about the inception of the T3G Board, the challenges of generational transition, how to engage Read More
Blog | Voices from the Field

A Generosity of Spirit: The Legacy of Black Philanthropy

February 26, 2021 | Maya Diggs
As we approach the conclusion of Black History Month we are pleased to share a fresh look at the special role of Black philanthropy in the US. “African American giving is grounded in a collective sense of responsibility and obligation towards the community and the continuing larger struggle for liberation. It is based on a generosity of spirit as an Read More
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Engaging Youth Peer Network Retreat

Join your peers for a virtual retreat on supporting youth grantmakers and family members within your family and foundation. We will spend time on the following areas: Timely Peer Connections: How has your foundation changed plans in 2020 and 2021? Are you working more with your youth grantmakers or cancelling some plans due to remote learning fatigue? Race and Equity: Read More