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CEP’s Definition of Philanthropic Effectiveness
Posted on June 1, 2018 by Center for Effective Philanthropy
The Center for Effective Philanthropy’s definition of philanthropic effectiveness details four mutually reinforcing elements that are essential across all funders — no matter their goals and strategies or the issues and communities that they seek to support… Read More
Philanthropy and the Social Economy: Blueprint 2017
Posted on April 13, 2018 by Lucy Bernholz
Philanthropy and the Social Economy: Blueprint 2017 is an annual industry forecast about the ways we use private resources for public benefit. Each year, the Blueprint provides an overview of the current landscape, points to major trends, and directs your attention to horizons where you can expect some important breakthroughs in the coming year… Read More
Wood River Women’s Foundation Forum Opening Remarks
Posted on March 7, 2018 by David Rockefeller Fund, Lukas Haynes
Lukas Haynes of the David Rockefeller Fund delivered opening remarks at the Wood River Women’s Foundation Winter Forum. WRWF is a collective giving organization of 300 women donors in Sun Valley, Idaho… Read More
The Step-by-Step Guide to Evaluation
Posted on December 5, 2017 by W.K. Kellogg Foundation
The evaluation profession is multi-faceted and can be characterized partly by its theoretical debates, ethical considerations and proprietary interests. What is evaluation and how can it help your organization? This handbook is designed to demystify evaluation and help you get the most out of evaluation for your organization… Read More
Policy Changes in the Pipeline: How Will New Proposed Legislation Affect Family Giving?
Posted on November 9, 2017 by Jay Hutchins, John Mullaney, Sandra Swirski
Tax reform and policy changes are complex topics to understand. How can proposed tax reform affect the work of your foundation? What policies about charitable giving should giving families know about and consider? Are there steps giving families can take to prepare? Join John Mullaney, the Executive Director of the Nord Family Foundation as he interviews: Sandra Swirski, Executive Director… Read More
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Delivering Family Philanthropy Services with Limited Staff and Budget
Posted on October 17, 2017 by Central New York Community Foundation, Chester County Community Foundation, Tony Macklin
Delivering Family Philanthropy Services with Limited Staff and Budget 10/17/17 NCFP Community Foundation Workshop Peer group led by Beth Briglia (Chester County CF) & Jennifer Owens (Central New York CF) Notes by Tony Macklin Chester County Community Foundation $47M in assets, 350 funds, fund minimum of $25k “Connecting people who care” mission Six staff + interns. The same staff (Beth) does both philanthropic services and grantmaking. Beth has the CAP® designation. Trying to accomplish 7 touches… Read More
NCFP Nonfamily Staff Peer Network Discussion Group: Achieving Equity…How Exactly? (Call 3)
Posted on September 19, 2017 by Kelly Chopus, Kris Putnam-Walkerly, Patrick Troska
The idea of incorporating equity in philanthropy is gaining traction in the field. The reasons why may be obvious – from longstanding commitments to helping those most marginalized to recent electoral outcomes. But the how of embracing equity can prove elusive – especially when family foundations turn that equity lens inward. What does equity “look like” inside a foundation? Where… Read More
NCFP Nonfamily Staff Peer Network Discussion Group: Achieving Equity…How Exactly? (Call 2)
Posted on June 13, 2017 by Kelly Chopus, Kris Putnam-Walkerly, Patrick Troska
The idea of incorporating equity in philanthropy is gaining traction in the field. The reasons why may be obvious – from longstanding commitments to helping those most marginalized to recent electoral outcomes. But the how of embracing equity can prove elusive – especially when family foundations turn that equity lens inward. What does equity “look like” inside a foundation? Where… Read More
What constitutes operating expenses for private foundations?
Posted on June 13, 2017 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
Operating expenses, also known as overhead, are any cost associated with operating your organization. These costs can then be divided into two subcategories, direct costs and indirect costs. Direct costs can be defined as any expense that is required to develop a project. Indirect costs are expenses that are not related to the actual project. Salaries and office rent are… Read More