Engaging young adults and the next generation

Save the Date: First Quarter Engaging Youth Peer Network

Posted on December 17, 2024

NCFP’s Engaging Youth Peer Network, chaired Cadence Miller, is a learning and connection space for donors, trustees, and staff members who work at family foundations in NCFP’s member network. This network gathers several times a year to share resources, tools, and strategies for inspiring and engaging youth in family philanthropy. More information about the topic for this event is forthcoming… Read More

Evolving Your Family Philanthropy: Family Engagement and Legacy

Posted on November 19, 2024

How does your family philanthropy define and cultivate a legacy? What is the desired impact of your giving and who do you hope will contribute to it? At what stage do you bring participants into the work—including the next generation—and engage them in a meaningful way? We’ll explore these questions and more, and hear case studies from family philanthropies navigating… Read More

Trends in Family Philanthropy 2025 Report: Exploring the Main Findings

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Miki Akimoto, Erin Hogan, Nicholas A. Tedesco

What does the family philanthropy landscape look like? How has it changed across the last decade, and what do those changes mean for the field? Join us as we discuss the findings of the Trends in Family Philanthropy 2025 report. We will explore: The changes in philanthropic focus for many family philanthropies How grantmaking practices are evolving, and whether community… Read More

Meaningfully Engaging Next-Generation Adults in Your Family Philanthropy

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Jenna Mulhall-Brereton, Cara Binder-Kopchick, Theo Avery, Nicholas A. Tedesco, Kelly D. Nowlin

The guide During this session Cara Binder-Kopchick, along with Theo Avery, Jenna Mulhall-Brereton, and Kelly Nowlin discussed guide’s critical points and shared their own experiences with navigating next-generation transitions. The guide has now been published and is available to read here. 🔑 Key Moments from the Webinar 2:00 Context from NCFP on how our network is grappling with multigenerational engagement… Read More

Engaging Youth Peer Network: Community Service as a Pathway to Youth Engagement

Posted on February 9, 2024 by John Dugan, Greg Weatherford II

What motivates youth to engage in and serve their communities? What kinds of support do youth need to become actively involved in their communities? Come learn about The Allstate Foundation’s work to empower youth to serve and improve communities led by The Allstate Foundation and Social Impact Managing Director Greg Weatherford II. Discuss with your peers how incorporating youth-led community… Read More

Engaging Youth Peer Network: Successful Methods for Engaging Youth in Family Philanthropy

Posted on February 7, 2024

While educating and encouraging youth to actively participate in philanthropy can be challenging, it can also be very rewarding. This conversation will center on the success stories of engaging youth. Join us to hear from Craig Kelley of the Kelley Foundation about what strategies and tools have been helpful in involving youth at his foundation. We will also have ample… Read More

Meeting the Moment Part Three: Shifting Power & Participatory Practices

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Katy Love, Leslie Ramyk, Monica George, Melinda Tuan

How can funders engage the communities they serve in a meaningful way? Which participatory principles are right for your family philanthropy? In this webinar we will discuss creative ways of community participation in family philanthropy, highlight the power of community and trust, and give you tools to develop an intentional listening practice for lasting impact. Join us to learn effective… Read More

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