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An entrepreneurial spirit: Three centuries of Rockefeller Family Philanthropy

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

The video presents a historical perspective on the family’s philanthropic legacy, and a discussion of the ideas, values and rituals that influence and shape Rockefeller family philanthropy. … Read More

Building a Solid Foundation for Your Family with Mission Statements

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Molly Stranahan, Patricia Angus

What are family mission statements and how do they differ from family foundation mission statements? How do families create these statements and what is a good process for creating one?… Read More

Philanthropy’s Role in Developing Responsible Adults

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Allison Sole, Sam Davis III

Families of wealth face unique challenges. In most cases, children cannot avoid being set apart because of the communities in which they live, the kinds of cars they drive, the vacations they take, and the affluent friends whose company they keep. They can afford to attend elite private schools and receive the support of coaches and tutors. The extent of… Read More

A Letter to Seniors (and will be seniors): Planning for Your Future in Philanthropy

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Alice Buhl

Their stories are fascinating reminders of the many philanthropic paths available, whatever your age. Their stories fall into four categories of approaches to how they planned their own as well as their family’s philanthropic futures: senior generation members who chose to stay actively involved in leading the family’s foundation. seniors who passed on leadership but stayed active in the foundation… Read More

The Value of Family in Philanthropy: Making the Case

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Virginia M. Esposito, Carrie Avery

Based on findings from NCFP's report, "The Power to Produce Wonders," this call is essential for anyone seeking to understand and make the case for continued support of the remarkable phenomenon that is American family philanthropy… Read More

Giving While Living

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Gara LaMarche, Lenore Hanisch

The number of limited life foundations is increasing. Donors who decide to spend their philanthropic resources while alive employ different strategies in their grantmaking and have different goals than those families whose philanthropies are planned to exist in perpetuity… Read More

The Power to Produce Wonders: The Value of Family in Philanthropy

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Virginia M. Esposito

Little is known about the value private family philanthropy represents in our society and the essential role it plays in our democracy. This special report, developed to celebrate the 10th anniversary of NCFP, provides an overview of the value of family involvement in philanthropy… Read More

Managing Relationships with Your Legal, Financial, and Investment Advisors

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Dawn Dobras, Patricia Angus

This webinar shares a variety of helpful tips for how to choose and evaluate advisors, how to maintain a good working relationship and how to know when it's time for a change. … Read More

Capturing Your Family’s Philanthropic History

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Nancy Brain, Steven M. Hilton

A record of a donor family’s history—whether it’s in print or an audio-visual version--is a valuable tool for guiding current and future generations of the family. A history helps maintain the legacy, values and vision of the founders and their successors… Read More

Children, Families, and Wealth – How Philanthropy Can Help

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Ariana Snowdon, Lana Volftsun

While there is often discussion about the role that the younger generation can play in a family’s philanthropy, less often discussed is the role of philanthropy in raising children amidst abundance. Many of the challenges of growing up wealthy can be eased through engaging the next generation in philanthropy… Read More

An entrepreneurial spirit: Three centuries of Rockefeller Family Philanthropy

Getting Started

An entrepreneurial spirit: Three centuries of Rockefeller Family Philanthropy

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

Building a Solid Foundation for Your Family with Mission Statements

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Molly Stranahan, Patricia Angus

Philanthropy’s Role in Developing Responsible Adults

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Allison Sole, Sam Davis III

A Letter to Seniors (and will be seniors): Planning for Your Future in Philanthropy

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Alice Buhl

The Value of Family in Philanthropy: Making the Case

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Virginia M. Esposito, Carrie Avery

Giving While Living

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Gara LaMarche, Lenore Hanisch

The Power to Produce Wonders: The Value of Family in Philanthropy

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Virginia M. Esposito

Managing Relationships with Your Legal, Financial, and Investment Advisors

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Dawn Dobras, Patricia Angus

Capturing Your Family’s Philanthropic History

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Nancy Brain, Steven M. Hilton

Children, Families, and Wealth – How Philanthropy Can Help

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Ariana Snowdon, Lana Volftsun

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