What We Offer You

The National Center was founded to encourage individuals and families to create and sustain a philanthropic mission. Three principles guided this development.

• First, there is value in the personal involvement of the donor and family in organized philanthropy.

• Second, the National Center recognizes that donors have a variety of giving vehicles from which to choose.

• Finally, while we seek to provide leadership in the field, we also seek to be a respectful partner to colleague organizations and want to support their efforts on behalf of family giving whenever possible.

The National Center understands the special personal nature and professional issues of family philanthropy—including the critical moments in developing and sustaining a giving program. This understanding informs a broad range of programs and direct assistance as well as an appreciation for the best advice available in the field.

What We Offer
Just a few of the programs and services offered through the National Center are:

• Research and information gathering projects on trends and key issues in family philanthropy;

• Presentations and seminars for donors, families, and those who work with them;

• Publications and profiles on a broad range of topics related to options for establishing a family philanthropy, involving family, and management and grantmaking;

• Resources for advisors to help them support and enhance their client relationship; and

• Family Giving News, a complimentary monthly email newsletter on key trends in family philanthropy.

Who We Work With
The National Center maintains referrals to a nationwide network of resources and philanthropic service organizations and can bring families together with:

• Advisors and experts across the full range of donor interests;

• Regional associations of grantmakers—membership groups that operate in specific areas of the country;

• Affinity groups—organizations that explore common grantmaker interests;

• Other philanthropic organizations that support family donors; and

• Media, policymakers and other avenues of access and information.