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Using the Business Model Canvas

Posted on September 10, 2019

Provides instructions and self-reflection questions for each section of NCFP's business model canvas for community foundations, part of the Community Foundations Playbook… Read More

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Philanthropic Services Canvas Annotated

Posted on September 10, 2019

An 11x17 PDF planning tool that contains key questions in each section of the canvas and links to the appropriate units in the Playbook to help you develop answers that make sense for your foundation… Read More

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Using the Case Statement Worksheet

Posted on September 10, 2019

An internal case statement can be an important tool for building support among your executive leaders and board. Many community foundations and nonprofits use case statements to help build support among potential donors and other supporters for initiatives such as capital campaigns and new programs. These statements typically outline an organization’s mission and vision, describe a challenge it is trying… Read More

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Philanthropic Services Case Statement Worksheet

Posted on September 10, 2019

This worksheet is intended to help community foundations develop internal case statements that are used to show key internal stakeholders the need for family philanthropy services — and outline how giving families can help the foundation achieve its vision for its community… Read More

Community Foundations Network Topical Call: Lessons Learned from Family Philanthropy Peers

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Lydia Clements, Colleen Hill

Sometimes best laid plans don’t work. Learn from peers as they share perspectives on experimenting with new initiatives and the lessons learned from the process. Colleen Hill, VP of Development and Donor Services at the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area, and Lydia Clements, VP of Foundation and Corporate Partnerships at the Hawaii Community Foundation, will share their challenges and… Read More

Community Foundations Network Topical Call: Professional Development

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Bob Eichinger, Marisa Ogles, Joanne Cohen, Treat Harvey

What professional development programs, courses, and resources have your team benefited from? Join four leaders from our Community Foundations Network to learn about staff development programs and the skills you can build as an organization… Read More

Community Foundations Network Topical Call: Engaging Youth & Children

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Susan Crites Price, Anita Wesley

Many community foundations engage youth and younger children in their family philanthropy programs. Join Anita Wesley, Senior Philanthropic Advisor at the Rose Community Foundation, and Susan Price, author and field expert, to hear tools and perspectives on engaging children in your giving… Read More

Community Foundations Network Topical Call: Virtual Facilitation

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Janice Simsohn Shaw, Danielle LaJoie

Geographically dispersed donor families can benefit from virtual facilitation when convening for decisions on their philanthropy. Join youth philanthropy alum Danielle LaJoie from the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy & Janice Simsohn Shaw, facilitator and consultant, for perspectives on virtual facilitation and tips and tools for success… Read More

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Client Relationships and Family Dynamics: Competencies and Services Necessary for Truly Integrated Wealth Management

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Dr. Dennis Jaffe, James Grubman

One of the most critical decisions a family can make is whom to entrust with the financial resources needed for current and future generations… Read More

What Does It Take to Spend Down Successfully?

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Grantmakers for Effective Organizations

Responding to research indicating that growing numbers of foundations opt for a spend-down strategy, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations conducted a review of literature and spoke with grantmakers to capture emerging lessons. This publication includes five principles generated from that study… Read More

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Using the Business Model Canvas

Getting Started

Using the Business Model Canvas

Posted on September 10, 2019

Philanthropic Services Canvas Annotated

Posted on September 10, 2019

Using the Case Statement Worksheet

Posted on September 10, 2019

Philanthropic Services Case Statement Worksheet

Posted on September 10, 2019

Community Foundations Network Topical Call: Lessons Learned from Family Philanthropy Peers

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Lydia Clements, Colleen Hill

Community Foundations Network Topical Call: Professional Development

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Bob Eichinger, Marisa Ogles, Joanne Cohen, Treat Harvey

Community Foundations Network Topical Call: Engaging Youth & Children

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Susan Crites Price, Anita Wesley

Community Foundations Network Topical Call: Virtual Facilitation

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Janice Simsohn Shaw, Danielle LaJoie

Client Relationships and Family Dynamics: Competencies and Services Necessary for Truly Integrated Wealth Management

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Dr. Dennis Jaffe, James Grubman

What Does It Take to Spend Down Successfully?

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Grantmakers for Effective Organizations

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