This month we look back at some of our readers' favorite issues, in which we have addressed a myriad of issues from understanding the 990-PF and international grantmaking to the role of faith in family philanthropy and effective grantmaking strategies. We hope that you will continue to find these issues useful as your family carries out your giving agenda and will refer to them for guidance and information as needed. For easy reference we have catalogued some of our back issues here by category.
Ethical Wills and Donor Legacy Statements (April 2004)
This issue of FGN examines the growing use of ethical wills and donor legacy statements by individuals and families. In addition, this issue of Family Giving News includes links to sample ethical wills and legacy statements, and lists of additional online and print resources for further study. If you are interested in hearing more about ethical wills, the Family Philanthropy Teleconference Series will be hosting an event featuring Susan Turnbull of yourethicalwill.com coming in October! For more information, visit our Teleconferences page.
Season's Givings—5 Ways to Harness the Holiday Spirit for Use Year-Round (December 2004)
The holidays can be an opportune time for families to reflect on their current philanthropic mission and to set goals for the approaching new year and years to come. Here are some ways to simplify your holiday, maximize your time, and reflect upon your family's philanthropy—although some of them might seem elementary, it helps to bear in mind that the simplest traditions make for the most rewarding holidays.
Faith and Family Philanthropy (October 2004)
This issue of Family Giving News is devoted to looking at how faith, in both the specific and general senses, can inform and transform conversations about participation and accountability in philanthropy. It features two contributing authors who explore the role that faith can play in guiding families through an increasingly turbulent nonprofit sector.
Perpetuity or Spend Out? (March 2005)
This issue explores the fundamental decision that all family philanthropists face regarding what life cycle best fits their philanthropy's mission and their family's circumstances. Should families establish perpetual foundations or should they create foundations, donor- advised funds, and other giving vehicles designed to "sunset" or spend out their endowments at a certain point in their life cycle? Or might both options be appropriate?
International Grantmaking (September 2004)
This month's Family Giving News explores some of the many options available for families seeking to integrate international grantmaking into their charitable missions. We describe the US Patriot Act: what it means, what it requires of donors, nonprofits, and grantees, and how it is affecting the philanthropic community. We'll also show you how intermediary organizations from around the world and in your own backyard can help you comply with the new regulations and accomplish your charitable goals abroad.
Effective Family Grantmaking in a Rebounding Economy (May 2004)
This issue explores ways to make the most of philanthropic resources in times of trouble, including: cost-cutting strategies, ideas for maintaining levels of giving, and how collaborative grantmaking can help families remain engaged in the causes they support in an uncertain economy.
Evaluating Effectiveness: Pursuing Excellence in Your Family's Philanthropy (April 2005)
What it means to be effective varies widely from family to family, based on your goals and aspirations, histories, and expectations. The question of effectiveness is so multi-faceted and subtly nuanced that giving even an adequate account of the issue can be very difficult. This issue of Family Giving News offers context for your family as you consider the impact and effectiveness of your philanthropy.
Values and Ethics in Family Philanthropy (January 2005)
Our January 2005 issue examines the role of values and ethics in family philanthropy: How does a family determine the values that will guide their philanthropy? How do they define and transmit those values? And finally how do families put them to use in service of their philanthropic agenda?
Understanding the 990-PF (August 2004)
In this month's Family Giving News we examine the 990-PF and see how this humble tax document has taken on new meaning in today's philanthropic climate. We'll tell you all you need to know about the 990-PF: what it is, how to fill it out, and how you can use it to improve your visibility and transparency in the nonprofit community.
Celebrating African-American Philanthropy (February 2005)
In honor of Black History month, this month's issue celebrates the philanthropic tradition and contributions of African-American family philanthropists. We'll look at the venerable and thriving African-American philanthropic community, and profile donors whose generosity and generosity of spirit have a great impact on our world.
Family Philanthropy in Community Foundations (November 2004)
Community involvement and support for local institutions have always been at the heart of family philanthropy. In this month's issue of Family Giving News we feature the stories of two philanthropic families who have used the services and expertise provided by community foundations to advance their giving and family philanthropic agendas. Also in this month's issue, we launched our new regular feature of Family Giving News, " Profiles in Family Philanthropy," in which we celebrate the legacies and philanthropic contributions of family philanthropists all over the world.
Top Ten Trends in Family Philanthropy (July 2004)
This month's Family Giving News is devoted to a brief look at the top ten trends in family philanthropy, about which the National Center released a Passages issue paper in fall 2004. More on Becoming More Than We Are: Top Ten Trends in Family Philanthropy.
Generations of Giving (June 2004)
This issue of Family Giving News addresses various issues related to philanthropy as a multi-generational enterprise. In anticipation of the September release of Generations of Giving: Leadership and Continuity in Family Foundations, we are pleased to feature the first in a series of excerpts from this important new book on multi-generational philanthropy. We also feature a new composite case study by Katharine G. Baker and Fredda Herz Brown, which examines the impact of family dynamics on the ability to carry out a philanthropic mission. Finally, we explore how to inspire younger family members to take over the helm of family giving and how to encourage millennial philanthropists.
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