Foundation Bylaws (The Wallace Foundation)
Posted on June 18, 2014 by The Wallace Foundation
Amended and restated Bylaws of The Wallace Foundation. Read more at link below… Read More
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Investment Policy (The Wallace Foundation, 2021)
Posted on June 18, 2014 by The Wallace Foundation
The investment goal of The Wallace Foundation (the Foundation) is to earn a total return that will provide a steady stream of income to fund the grant making and operations of the Foundation in support of its mission while preserving the real or inflation-adjusted value of the Foundation’s total investment assets (the Total Portfolio) over long periods of time… Read More
Whistleblower policy for board members (The Wallace Foundation)
Posted on June 18, 2014 by The Wallace Foundation
If a Foundation board member becomes aware of or has a reasonable good faith belief that the Foundation may be involved in illegal activity, fraud or violation of organization policy (as defined in Exhibit 1), or if the board member suspects any impropriety regarding the Foundation’s accounting methods, internal controls, audit processes or any other financial matter, the board member should immediately report such concern (“suspected wrongful act”) to the Senior Counsel or the Chair of the Audit Committee… Read More
Navigating Leadership Transitions in Family Philanthropy
Posted on June 12, 2014 by Virginia M. Esposito, Betsy Brill, Dean Phillips, Dinaz Mansuri, Patrick Troska
Every family philanthropy experiences the joy, the sadness, the complexity, and the energy of transitions. Moving toward new leadership in the family can be difficult, emotional, and sometimes frustrating. However, when it is done deliberately and thoughtfully, these times of transition can also be positive for all involved. … Read More
Giving as a Couple
Posted on May 24, 2014 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Giving together not only allows partners the chance to work on issues they care deeply about, it also provides an opportunity for their relationship to grow. Some couples say their joint philanthropy is one of the most meaningful shared experiences in their lives… Read More
The Rockefellers
Posted on May 24, 2014 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
For the Rockefellers, giving has been a central family value that has spanned three centuries. The strong belief of early generations that wealth comes with great responsibility continues to inform the philanthropy of current generations, helping to shape their priorities and perspectives on giving. The family is now entering its seventh generation and has maintained its tradition of giving within… Read More
Diversity, inclusion and effective philanthropy
Posted on May 24, 2014 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Part of the Philanthropy Roadmap series, this guide aims to explain how diversity and inclusion can be used as practical considerations for getting better results. Diversity is the practice of including a full range of perspectives, ideas and experience in philanthropic decision-making. Inclusion seeks the participation of individuals from diverse backgrounds in the process… Read More
Questions to help you develop your grantmaking strategy
Posted on May 15, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
Know the right questions to ask. If your foundation is planning to develop or rethink its grantmaking strategy, there are many questions that your board might want to bring up for discussion. This slide show offers an overview of questions you will want to be sure to consider as delve into this important conversation… Read More
Crafting Your Charitable Mission Statement: A Guide for Donors
Posted on May 15, 2014 by Melinda Tuan
When donors start along their philanthropic journeys, one question that often arises is whether it is important to craft a mission statement; and if so, how best to do so. As with any journey, knowing your destination – or in this case, articulating your goals for your philanthropy by crafting a mission statement – can be an invaluable first step… Read More
Getting Started: Family Giving Considerations Worksheet
Posted on May 2, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
This simple worksheet provides 8 basic considerations that donors should ask themselves and their family members… Read More