Family philanthropy and community foundations

How Families with Family Foundations Work with Community Foundations

Posted on April 12, 2007 by Ellen Remmer, Stephen Johnson

Remmer and Johnson present their own experiences and address more generally how this can be an effective partnership - from the perspectives of the family, the family foundation and the community foundation… Read More

Maximizing Returns: Mission Related Investing

Posted on June 8, 2006 by Luther M. Ragin Jr., Sharon King

By divorcing grantmaking from investment strategies, many foundations use only a small portion of their fiscal power and influence in trying to make an impact for good… Read More

Obtaining directors and officers liability insurance

Posted on October 31, 2002 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Every foundation should consider obtaining insurance coverage for its trustees and officers. This insurance – commonly known as directors and officers or D&O insurance – should cover defense costs as well as any damages, taxes, or fines that must be paid… Read More

The Practice Of Family Philanthropy In Community Foundations

Posted on June 13, 2002 by Helmer N. Ekstrom

This study presents a report on the state of family philanthropy in community foundations. The report describes why and how families are using community foundations, and the factors fueling the growth of family philanthropy within community foundations. … Read More

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