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
Governance
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
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
Seventeen ways grantmakers can make a difference
Posted on May 15, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
Grantmaking—your most powerful tool. Generally, grantseekers submit a proposal to the board to fund a specific project and, if approved, receive a check from the foundation. While this is the most common type of grant, it is only one of many ways foundations can offer support to grantees. … Read More
The basic rules for governing a family foundation
Posted on May 15, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
As a family foundation donor or trustee, you have a variety of important responsibilities as well as prohibited activities. For more information on legal requirements, see this special slide show on “The Basic Rules for Governing a Family Foundation,” based on our best-selling Trustee Notebook by Robert Hull. … Read More
Top trends in family philanthropy
Posted on May 15, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
What are the most important trends in family philanthropy? Where is the field headed, where has it been, and what will the new generation of family philanthropy leaders be concerned about when making decisions related to the management, governance, and grantmaking priorities of their organizations? … Read More
Twelve qualities of the good trustee
Posted on May 15, 2014 by John Nason
Determining the process for choosing trustees to act as stewards of your philanthropy’s assets is one of the most important decisions you must make. The slideshow below will take you through the twelve qualities of a good trustee… Read More
Donor Decisions: Choosing Your Vehicles for Family Philanthropy
Posted on May 15, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
As a philanthropic individual or family, it all starts with you. Depending on your vision and goals, you have many choices available to you for establishing a family philanthropy. This brief slideshow introduces several of the most commonly used vehicles for family philanthropy… Read More
Preparing young adults for involvement in the family’s philanthropy
Posted on May 15, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
There are a number of strategies for teaching young adults about family philanthropy, and preparing them to become involved. This slideshow provides several suggestions for families thinking about how to build and engage a new generation of philanthropic leadership… Read More
So you want to be a family foundation trustee?
Posted on May 12, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
Do you have younger family members who are interested in learning more about whether being a family foundation trustee is right for them? Are you looking for a quick and fun way to introduce them to concept of stewardship and the demands and possible challenges of being a foundation board member? Then this 5-minute video is right for you!… Read More