Topic: Governance - Page 35

Building a Solid Foundation for Your Family with Mission Statements

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Molly Stranahan, Patricia Angus

What are family mission statements and how do they differ from family foundation mission statements? How do families create these statements and what is a good process for creating one?… Read More

A Letter to Seniors (and will be seniors): Planning for Your Future in Philanthropy

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Alice Buhl

Their stories are fascinating reminders of the many philanthropic paths available, whatever your age. Their stories fall into four categories of approaches to how they planned their own as well as their family’s philanthropic futures: senior generation members who chose to stay actively involved in leading the family’s foundation. seniors who passed on leadership but stayed active in the foundation… Read More

Trustee orientation guidelines (Hill-Snowdon Foundation)

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Hill-Snowdon Foundation

Outlines the orientation process for new trustees of the Hill-Snowdon Foundation. Includes the board membership responsibility requirements and the process by which a full Board grants a Probationary Trustee full rights… Read More

Foundation Bylaws (Durfee Foundation)

Posted on June 6, 2011 by The Durfee Foundation

The Durfee Foundation’s bylaws… Read More

The Art of Intuitive Grantmaking in Family Giving

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Chet Tchozewski

This teleconference explains how family philanthropists can quickly harness their semi-conscious knowledge and experience built over a lifetime to bring informed intelligence to their grant decisions… Read More

Travel and entertainment policy and reimbursement form (Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation)

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation

Shows travel and entertainment policies and and reimbursement procedures including expense guidelines, expense report preparation, and reimbursement… Read More

The David and Lucile Packard foundation commitment to inclusiveness and diversity

Posted on January 2, 2011 by David and Lucile Packard Foundation

Outlines The Packard Foundation’s promise of inclusiveness and diversity and includes the composition of the foundation’s board and staff… Read More

Conflict of interest statement (Andrus Family Philanthropy program)

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Andrus Family Philanthropy Program

The Andrus Family Fund’s conflict of interest statement provides the foundation’s definition of conflict, discusses possible conflicts and describes procedures to handle potential conflicts… Read More

The Power to Produce Wonders: The Value of Family in Philanthropy

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Virginia M. Esposito

Little is known about the value private family philanthropy represents in our society and the essential role it plays in our democracy. This special report, developed to celebrate the 10th anniversary of NCFP, provides an overview of the value of family involvement in philanthropy… Read More

Emeritus Board Members: Curse or Blessing?

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Alice Buhl

Mom and Dad are aging but we want to keep them involved. Aunt Sally has been running the foundation forever but the other board members feel it is time for someone else to take over. Uncle John is beginning to get confused. The three sisters in the second generation have been controlling things for years but the next generation wants… Read More

Building a Solid Foundation for Your Family with Mission Statements

Governance

Building a Solid Foundation for Your Family with Mission Statements

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Molly Stranahan, Patricia Angus

A Letter to Seniors (and will be seniors): Planning for Your Future in Philanthropy

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Alice Buhl

Trustee orientation guidelines (Hill-Snowdon Foundation)

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Hill-Snowdon Foundation

Foundation Bylaws (Durfee Foundation)

Posted on June 6, 2011 by The Durfee Foundation

The Art of Intuitive Grantmaking in Family Giving

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Chet Tchozewski

Travel and entertainment policy and reimbursement form (Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation)

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation

The David and Lucile Packard foundation commitment to inclusiveness and diversity

Posted on January 2, 2011 by David and Lucile Packard Foundation

Conflict of interest statement (Andrus Family Philanthropy program)

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Andrus Family Philanthropy Program

The Power to Produce Wonders: The Value of Family in Philanthropy

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Virginia M. Esposito

Emeritus Board Members: Curse or Blessing?

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Alice Buhl

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