Topic: Governance - Page 31

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

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

Vision and voice: The role of leadership and dialogue in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion

Posted on April 24, 2014 by D5 Initiative, Philanthropy Northwest

Produced in partnership with the D5 Coalition and the Seattle University Nonprofit Leadership Program, "Vision and Voice" is the product of a year-long process of research and dialogue with northwest foundation leaders about issues of diversity, equity and inclusion in philanthropy. … Read More

New (and not so new!) ways to engage and integrate the next generation

Posted on April 17, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Research shows that while next gen donors share many similarities with previous generations, they are also eager to pursue new philanthropic strategies. They want to be more hands-on, impact-focused, and peer-networked. They want to take more risks and try new vehicles, but also do more research and honor family legacy. … Read More

Directors’ discretionary grants program – Dyson Foundation

Posted on February 3, 2014

A brief description of the Dyson Foundation’s Directors’ Discretionary Grants policy… Read More

FAQ: How to apply for a discretionary grant

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Knott Foundation

This FAQ page describes The Knott Foundation’s guidelines around discretionary grantmaking, and provides a good example for other family foundations. The Knott Foundation provides a limited number of Discretionary Grants on a rolling basis throughout the year… Read More

A Legacy Lives On: The Kaplan Family Foundation’s Successful Leadership Transition

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Dinaz Mansuri, Mollie Bunis

[Photo: Members of the next generation of the Kaplan family gather to discuss strategy.] Ask any family member and they are usually able to identify the current family leader. This is the person around whom everyone gathers; the person who takes responsibility for family networking, intervenes in family disputes, reminds others of the family’s history and generally serves as the… Read More

Is there a role for non-trustee members of the family?

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Michael Rion

Responsible family philanthropy encompasses not only a sense of public accountability but also a sense of responsibility to other family members who may not be trustees. If the donor clearly intended for the foundation to encourage the extended family to be interested in philanthropy, current trustees should consider how best to communicate foundation policies and actions and to receive appropriate… Read More

Donor Decisions: Choosing Your Vehicles for Family Philanthropy

Governance

Donor Decisions: Choosing Your Vehicles for Family Philanthropy

Posted on May 15, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Preparing young adults for involvement in the family’s philanthropy

Posted on May 15, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Seventeen ways grantmakers can make a difference

Posted on May 15, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

So you want to be a family foundation trustee?

Posted on May 12, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Vision and voice: The role of leadership and dialogue in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion

Posted on April 24, 2014 by D5 Initiative, Philanthropy Northwest

New (and not so new!) ways to engage and integrate the next generation

Posted on April 17, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Directors’ discretionary grants program – Dyson Foundation

Posted on February 3, 2014

FAQ: How to apply for a discretionary grant

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Knott Foundation

A Legacy Lives On: The Kaplan Family Foundation’s Successful Leadership Transition

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Dinaz Mansuri, Mollie Bunis

Is there a role for non-trustee members of the family?

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Michael Rion

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