Board Orientation Outline
Posted on November 6, 2012 by Anonymous
Outline for board orientation… Read More
Governance
Board of Directors Handbook (Morgan Family Foundation)
Posted on November 6, 2012 by Morgan Family Foundation
The table of contents for the Morgan Family Foundation’s Board of Directors Handbook… Read More
Allocation of Staff and Board Responsibilities
Posted on November 6, 2012 by Anonymous
Staff & board responsibilities… Read More
Policy Central: Board Meetings, Roles, and Qualifications
Posted on April 15, 2012
Examples of conflict of interest policies, board position descriptions, orientation manuals, election and rotation procedures, and other related policies… Read More
Policy Central: Investing, Impact Investing, and Spending Policies
Posted on April 15, 2012
Sample investment, impact investing and spending policies and practices. … Read More
Notes on an Effective Family Culture: The Roy A. Hunt Foundation
Posted on April 15, 2012 by Terry Hunt
This set of tips from the Board of the Roy A. Hunt Foundation was shared as a handout on NCFP’s January 2012 Teleconference, “Finding Common Ground, Valuing Different Views.” It is a useful set of tips for any family seeking to create a culture that respects differences of opinion and diverse political views… Read More
Inclusiveness and diversity statement
Posted on April 15, 2012 by Surdna Foundation
This statement on the value and importance of inclusiveness and diversity was developed by the Board of Directors for the Surdna Foundation: This policy includes, but is not limited to, the Foundation’s activities and practices in hiring, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, terminations, and business and community relations. Employees and candidates for employment with the Foundation are considered solely on the… Read More
Diverse Voices in Family Giving
Posted on April 12, 2012 by Deborah Santana, Judy Belk, Vic De Luca
What are the emerging trends in this area, and how can existing family philanthropies network with and promote increased and effective giving among a new generation of diverse donors and families? How can diverse donors learn from multi-generational family foundations, and vice versa? And how does the engagement of diverse voices enhance the field of family philanthropy, and the work of locally and regionally-focused family foundations and funds?… Read More
A Place at the Table: Non-Family Membership on the Family Foundation Board
Posted on March 17, 2012 by Dorna L. Allen, Joseph Foote
Family giving comes from a common cause, a shared vision, a particular need for giving back a portion of life’s gifts. Family members can focus on shared personal interests and can shape the architecture of their giving by expressing and validating shared family experience. Foundation board service can be the means by which family members find a new and worthwhile… Read More
G3 Board Service Policy (Russell Family Foundation)
Posted on February 9, 2012 by Richard Woo
This policy, developed by the Russell Family Foundation, describes the expectations, eligiblity requirements, and pathways for becoming a board member for 3rd generation Russell family members… Read More