The National Center fields requests for information every day from giving families, colleagues, professional advisors, and members of the media. Questions touch on family dynamics, engaging the next generation, grantmaking, giving vehicles, administration and management, legal and ethical issues, and a host of other topics.

Here we share our latest answers from the field of family giving. Do you have a question? Email us, and we'll respond—perhaps even featuring your Q&A on this page.

June 2009: Frustrating Family Board Meetings