The Future of Family Philanthropy

Posted on December 15, 2005 by Virginia M. Esposito, Katherine Fulton

What will family philanthropy look like in the year 2020? How will globalization, immigration, geographic dispersion, and the vast array of new web-based initiatives for giving continue to affect the how, why, who, when and where of family philanthropy? NCFP President Virginia Esposito and special guest Katherine Fulton from the Global Business Network had a wide-ranging, forward-looking conversation on the future… Read More

Successful Succession: Inspiring and Preparing a New Generation of Charitable Leaders

Posted on March 26, 2005 by Virginia M. Esposito

Why do you want the next generation involved? When should you consider a succession planning process? This installment of the Family Philanthropy Teleconference Series features NCFP President Virginia Esposito’s presentation on a range of practical strategies and methods for engaging the next generation, and lead a frank discussion on the issues for both trustees and their advisors to consider… Read More

Discretionary Grants: Encouraging Participation… or Dividing Families?

Posted on August 5, 2001 by Jason Born

The practice of discretionary grantmaking brings out a wide variety of responses. This Passages Issue Brief looks at the common reasons that families use or opt not to use discretionary grants, and the typical process that is used to make these types of grants. The paper also examines how different approaches to discretionary grants can support or hinder the work… Read More