Roots and Traditions: Family Legacy Over Time and Tragedy
There are two things that parents give their children: one is roots, the other is wings. Read More
The Future of Family Philanthropy: Predicting and Preparing
July 6, 2014 | Michael Moody
The future of family philanthropy is an uncertain one, with dramatic changes taking place both in families and in philanthropy itself. But along with the uncertainty comes possibility and excitement; along with future challenges there are energized new donors and emerging innovations that could improve family giving in ways few would have predicted just a few years ago. Based on the Read More
Mission and Values (Zellerbach Family Foundation)
October 30, 2005 | Zellerbach Family Foundation
The Mission of the Zellerbach Family Foundation is to be a catalyst for constructive social change by initiating and investing in efforts that strengthen families and communities. Our Values: Responsibility We value the respected reputation earned by the Zellerbach Family Foundation through its work over the years. Application: We honor the founders of the Foundation and the work of our Read More
FADICA: How Catholic Family Philanthropy Keeps a Hallowed Tradition
October 29, 2002 | Francis J. Butler
Catholic family foundations have organized into a donor group that provides highly motivated, carefully directed giving to nurture and revitalize Catholicism in the U.S. and worldwide. This overview from 'Faith and Family Philanthropy' features a brief history of Catholic philanthropy, and a discussion of the current challenges and opportunities for Catholic donors in the U.S. and worldwide. Read More
How can 21st century collaboration enable greater social impact?
June 10, 2021 | Debi Blizard, Zoe True
As philanthropists lean into global challenges like climate change and economic inequality, it is easy to see that no one person or organization can shift the tide on these issues by themselves. To move the needle on these complex problems we must understand how to work together better, both externally with our partners as well as internally across groups and Read More
Learning from Each Other: The Dyson Foundation
January 5, 2021
Note: The following are excerpted from essays written by Anne E. Dyson, M.D. and Robert R. Dyson; they were originally published in the 1996 and 1997 annual reports for The Dyson Foundation and re-released in 2001 as part of NCFP’s Living the Legacy guide. Celebration of a Life: From the 1996 Report He left quite a mark on this world, Read More
The Canary Fund: Participatory Grantmaking at the David Rockefeller Fund
September 14, 2020 | David Rockefeller Fund
The following excerpt from Leading with Love and Gratitude: The David Rockefeller Fund at 30 shares the story of the DR Fund’s work and strategies seeking to address the long-term impact of penal system policies on people, families, and communities, featuring the participatory grantmaking approach of the Canary Fund. In 2016–17, Lukas Haynes established a path-breaking DR Fund fellowship program Read More
Reflections on the Grantee-Funder Relationship: The Hidden Leaf Foundation
July 28, 2017 | Hidden Leaf Foundation
How can we at Hidden Leaf address the power imbalance that exists between the two groups? How can transformative practice assist us in building a more honest and collaborative relationship? How can we support other funders in building more authentic relationships with their grantees? Read More
Giving Circles: Operations Plan & Member Manual (GiVE 365)
October 11, 2016 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
GiVE 365 Member Manual 2016 What is GiVE 365? The idea is simple. You give $365 – a dollar a day – to make our community better. You pool those daily dollars with others. Then you decide together which organizations you want to receive the money. Formed in 2010, GiVE 365 was created by a group of community leaders and the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis to encourage Read More
Donor Legacy: What is it That History Teaches?
October 28, 2001 | Ronald Austin Wells
Donor and family legacy encompasses not only the donor's original statement of intent, but also subsequent work and accomplishments of the foundation and its grantees. Read More
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