Engaging children and youth
Social Justice Toolkit for Young People
Posted on November 28, 2017 by Andrus Family Philanthropy Program
Created by the Andrus Family Philanthropy Program, the goal of this interactive toolkit is to inspire and cultivate the next generation of social justice philanthropy leaders. By completing modules that cover topics such as racial equity, oppressive systems, and philanthropic traditions, young people will acquire the tools they need to create a more just future. CLICK HERE to explore and… Read More
Engaging the Next Generation
Posted on September 21, 2017 by Susan Crites Price
This resource is an excerpt of Chapter 13 from “Splendid Legacy 2: Creating and Re-creating Your Family Foundation”… Read More
Multigenerational Family Foundation Board Engagement
Posted on July 26, 2017 by Center for Effective Philanthropy, Surdna Foundation
In this publication, the Surdna Foundation and the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) spotlight the practices and structures that seven large, multigenerational family foundations have created to maintain family involvement; select, orient, and engage family members across generations; and keep the board and foundation focused on impact. … Read More
Opportunity of a Lifetime 2.0: Multigenerational Family Philanthropy
Posted on June 12, 2017 by Kylie Musolf, Danielle LaJoie
More than ever before, giving families are working to involve multiple generations in their philanthropy. According to the National Center for Family Philanthropy’s Trends in Family Philanthropy Study, nearly 3 in 5 U.S. family foundations engage younger family members in the foundation — and more than 40 percent say they expect to add to or increase the number of younger-generation… Read More
Family Ties: Multigenerational Family Foundation Board Engagement
Posted on April 1, 2017 by Center for Effective Philanthropy
Based on interviews with CEOs and family board chairs at seven large, multigenerational family foundations, this publication spotlights the governance practices and structures that these family foundations have created to maintain family involvement; select, orient, and engage family members across generations; and keep the board and foundation focused on impact… Read More
Speaker List: Children & Philanthropy
Posted on March 10, 2017 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
Igniting the Spark: Tracy Family Foundation
Posted on June 22, 2016 by Youth Philanthropy Connect
The Tracy Family Foundation is located in Mt. Sterling, Illinois, with family geographically dispersed around the country. The foundation’s mission is to provide resources to organizations that foster the values of Robert and Dorothy Tracy—a Catholic/Christian belief, honesty, integrity, fairness, and a strong work ethic. The foundation seeks to proactively strengthen Brown County in Illinois and the surrounding Region by… Read More
Igniting the Spark: The Tarsadia Foundation
Posted on June 22, 2016 by Youth Philanthropy Connect
The Tarsadia Foundation is located in Newport Beach, California. The foundation supports non-profit organizations with programs and projects that provide educational opportunities for the underserved, support health and well-being of the community, and assist to employ the employable through economic empowerment. This next gen case study describes their history of youth engagement, and the strategies they have used to engage… Read More
Igniting the Spark: Lumpkin Family Foundation
Posted on June 22, 2016 by Youth Philanthropy Connect
The Lumpkin Family Foundation is located in Mattoon, Illinois, with family geographically dispersed. The foundation supports people pursuing innovation and long-lasting improvements in the environment, health, education, and community access to the arts in its home of Clara County. This next gen case study describes their history of youth engagement, and the strategies they have used to engage youth connected… Read More