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Community Foundations Family Philanthropy Network Topical Call: Authentically Engaging Diverse Donors (January 2017)
Posted on January 10, 2017 by Foundation for the Carolinas, Tony Macklin
A conversation about authentically engaging diverse donors (asset development with a DEI lens). Martin Acevedo, Director of Development and Inclusive Philanthropy for the San Antonio Area Foundation, and David Snider,Vice President and Program Officer for the Foundation for the Carolinas, help kick off the conversation… Read More
Trends in Family Philanthropy: A Conversation with NCFP Fellows Katherine Lorenz and Doug Bitonti Stewart
Posted on December 8, 2016 by Virginia M. Esposito, Katherine Lorenz, Doug Bitonti Stewart
This webinar features two of the field’s emerging leaders, former NCFP Fellows Katherine Lorenz & Doug Bitonti-Stewart. Doug and Katherine will reflect on a variety of issues they have explored with NCFP and will discuss important trends in the field at large. Moderated by NCFP President Ginny Esposito, their conversation highlights issues and topics of interest to all family funders,… Read More
Expand Your Comfort Zone: Taking Risks in Family Philanthropy
Posted on November 17, 2016 by Diane Miller, Rehana Nathoo, The Case Foundation, Tony Macklin
Philanthropy is often described as society’s “risk capital.” Private generosity can support causes and ideas that business and government agencies cannot or will not. However, the idea of risk in philanthropy quickly muddies as we direct our generosity through a family foundation, donor-advised fund, or other collective effort. Our ideas about – and tolerance for – risk diverge, shaped by… Read More
Trends in family philanthropy: A conversation with NCFP founder and president Virginia Esposito
Posted on October 18, 2016 by Virginia M. Esposito, National Center for Family Philanthropy
NCFP’s recently released Trends in Family Philanthropy study was based on the first-ever nationally representative sample of family foundations, and features a treasure trove of data on topics such as family foundation governance, board activities, and grant making strategy. This complimentary event, featuring an overview of the study by NCFP President Ginny Esposito, will highlight issues and topics of interest to all family… Read More
What I wish my parents had told me: An interview with Susan Packard Orr
Posted on October 13, 2016 by Virginia M. Esposito, Susan Packard Orr
Susan Packard Orr of the David and Lucile Packard Foundation describes the seven key things she wishes her parents had told her about their philanthropic goals and dreams in hopes that other families may see the value in discussing these issues while the founders are still present. … Read More
Tackling Racial Justice: Why, How and So What?
Posted on October 4, 2016 by National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
The Summer 2016 edition of the National Committee on Responsive Philanthropy's quarterly journal showcases four essays on the topics of: racial justice and community-centered philanthropy. … Read More
Fist to Five Voting and Consensus
Posted on September 13, 2016
Fist to Five is quality voting. It has the elements of consensus built in and can prepare groups to transition into consensus if they wish. Most people are accustomed to the simplicity of “yes” and “no” voting rather than the complex and more community-oriented consensus method of decision making. Fist to Five introduces the element of the quality of the… Read More
Core Components of Foundations that Learn
Posted on July 21, 2016 by Harold Richman, Josh Weber, Leila Fiester, Prue Brown, Ralph Hamilton, Robert Chaskin
There is a growing sense in the philanthropic field that knowledge, strategically applied, is as important to community-change efforts as money. If this is true, then foundation leaders must re-imagine and reconstruct the role of learning and give it a central place in their organizations’ missions, goals, strategies, internal structures, and external partnerships. In short, foundations must become learning institutions… Read More
How can board members stay connected across time zones and significant distances?
Posted on June 9, 2016 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
As families grow, geographic dispersion of family and board members will become a common challenge. Each and every family must figure out a strategy that is right for you. Kelly Nowlin, family trustee of the Surdna Foundation, suggests the following, “The executive director or president of the foundation can make trips to dispersed board members and schedule one-on-one time to… Read More