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
How shortcuts cut us short: Cognitive traps in philanthropic decision making
Posted on May 24, 2014 by Center for Evaluation Innovation, The MasterCard Foundation
Cognitive traps can hinder any decision a foundation makes about its strategies. This includes how to construct a theory of change to address it, and which grantees are best suited to do the work. It also includes decisions made during implementation, such as whether strategy adjustments are needed or whether to renew funding for certain activities or grantees… Read More
Common Causes of Conflict
Posted on May 16, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
Whatever differences your family may have, those differences need not get in the way of your philanthropic goals. Your challenge is to find ways to channel the bonds of family in the service of a shared vision and anticipate the conflicts that inevitably arise… Read More
Six Tips for Managing Family Dynamics
Posted on May 16, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
Whatever differences your family may have, those differences need not get in the way of your philanthropic goals. Your challenge is to find ways to channel the bonds of family in the service of a shared vision and anticipate the conflicts that inevitably arise… 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
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
Five strategies for managing transitions in family philanthropy
Posted on May 15, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
This slide show, adapted from "Generations of Giving," provides tips and strategies for managing each of the above types of transition in family philanthropy… Read More