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Save the Date: Second Quarter Strategic Lifespan Peer Network

Posted on December 19, 2024

NCFP’s Strategic Lifespan Peer Network is for board members, foundation staff, advisors, and others in the family philanthropy field that are considering or have decided to spend down their assets. It is chaired by Priscilla Enriquez, Kate Ritter Repen, and Anne Marie Toccket. Meet peers in this confidential, safe space while discussing tactics, strategies, and timely questions about limited lifespan… Read More

Save the Date: First Quarter Strategic Lifespan Peer Network

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Kate Ritter Repen, Anne Marie Toccket, Priscilla Enriquez

NCFP’s Strategic Lifespan Peer Network is for board members, foundation staff, advisors, and others in the family philanthropy field that are considering or have decided to spend down their assets. It is chaired by Priscilla Enriquez, Kate Ritter Repen, and Anne Marie Toccket. Meet peers in this confidential, safe space while discussing tactics, strategies, and timely questions about limited lifespan… Read More

Save the Date: Fourth Quarter Community Foundations Network Program

Posted on December 19, 2024

NCFP Community Foundations Family Philanthropy Network quarterly programs offer a space for shared learning on family philanthropy basics, discussion on emerging trends and tools, and regular time for peer connection. More information about the topic for this event is forthcoming. In the meantime, please save the date on your calendar and we will let you know when registration is open… Read More

Save the Date: June Community Foundations Network Program

Posted on December 19, 2024

NCFP Community Foundations Family Philanthropy Network quarterly programs offer a space for shared learning on family philanthropy basics, discussion on emerging trends and tools, and regular time for peer connection. More information about the topic for this event is forthcoming. In the meantime, please save the date on your calendar and we will let you know when registration is open… Read More

Save the Date: Second Quarter Community Foundations Network Program

Posted on December 19, 2024

NCFP Community Foundations Family Philanthropy Network quarterly programs offer a space for shared learning on family philanthropy basics, discussion on emerging trends and tools, and regular time for peer connection. More information about the topic for this event is forthcoming. In the meantime, please save the date on your calendar and we will let you know when registration is open… Read More

Community Foundations Network: Engaging Next Generation Adults and Structuring Your Philanthropic Advising Services—Connect With Peers

Posted on December 16, 2024

Join us for peer-led discussions on these two topics: How can families effectively engage next-generation adults in their philanthropy? How can community foundations structure and position their philanthropic advising services? This is an opportunity for peer learning and connection for philanthropic advising staff at community foundations. Choose your topic and join a breakout room to share your experiences and learn… Read More

Laying the Foundation Part Three: Aligning Your Vehicles with Your Values

Posted on November 19, 2024

What philanthropic vehicles are available to family philanthropies? Which are best suited to support your mission and goals, and what is the value of employing multiple vehicles?   In this session we will discuss the benefits (and limitations), flexibility, and potential impact of each vehicle. Through examples from other funders, learn about how to align your philanthropic vehicle with your family’s… Read More

Laying the Foundation Part One: Defining Family and Its Role

Posted on November 19, 2024

Join us as we explore fundamental questions in the context of family philanthropy: “Who is considered family?” and “What is the role of family in family philanthropy?”   As family philanthropies evolve, choosing how to define family—whether it includes lineal descendants or extends to spouses, chosen family, or others—is essential.  Families must also decide how and when to include community voices… 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

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