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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

210 Goodbyes: Lessons From Ending Grantee Relationships

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Ruth Norris, S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation

Consultant Ruth Norris offers insights and practical details gleaned from her experience with more than 210 exits. This essay combines her reflections with analysis of data from grantee reports and conversations with grantees and colleague funders… Read More

Exit Strategies: The Foundation Review

Posted on May 20, 2019 by The Foundation Review

To examine an array of critical topics for those considering or conducting exits, The Foundation Review devoted an issue to the subject. This peer-reviewed journal includes a collection of articles that can inform effective program conclusions… Read More

End-Game Evaluation: Building a Legacy of Learning in a Limited-Life Foundation

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Ashleigh Halverstadt

This article, from The Foundation Review, shares emerging hypotheses about building knowledge in limited-life situations – when a funder’s time horizon is shorter than that needed to fully solve a complex issue… Read More

Philanthropic Services Case Statement Worksheet

Getting Started

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

210 Goodbyes: Lessons From Ending Grantee Relationships

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Ruth Norris, S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation

Exit Strategies: The Foundation Review

Posted on May 20, 2019 by The Foundation Review

End-Game Evaluation: Building a Legacy of Learning in a Limited-Life Foundation

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Ashleigh Halverstadt

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