February 2012 FGN: Help Wanted - What’s So Special About the Family Foundation CEO?

Finding the right person to lead your family's philanthropy isn't easy -- and it's rarely a one-time process. But having an individual who can play the many roles required of a family foundation CEO is essential for reaching the full potential of your family's philanthropy -- especially in challenging times such as these. Whether you're thinking about hiring your first CEO, seeking to identify a family member to serve in this role, or getting ready to replace a trusted long-time staff leader of your family's philanthropy, this edition of Family Giving News is for you!

FEATURE: Help Wanted - What’s So Special About the Family Foundation CEO?

Much has been written about recruiting and hiring nonprofit chief executives. But until now, there hasn't been a manual on how to hire a family foundation CEO. The relationship between a CEO and the family that governs the foundation is unique. It's a partnership that encompasses representing a family in a community, working within a family's culture, and engaging in grantmaking in the context of a family legacy. This edition of Family Giving News features an excerpt from the National Center's new guide, Help Wanted, introducing the many hats of family foundation CEOs, with tips and suggestions for boards thinking about how to identify the right candidates for this crucial role.

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