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Board Chair Peer Network: Collaborative Leadership: Building a Successful Board Chair-CEO Partnership

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Gretchen Guess, Nicole Seawell, Billy McGuinness, Robin Holloway, Elizabeth Snowdon Bonner, Adam Gibbons

The success of a family philanthropy depends greatly on a strong relationship between its board chair and executive leader. These relationships are vital to creating a positive organizational culture, for navigating challenges, and guiding the organization through periods of change. Join this session to hear from experienced board chairs and executive leaders on how they built and evolved their relationships… Read More

Save the Date: Fourth Quarter BIPOC Leaders Peer Network

Posted on December 17, 2024

NCFP’s BIPOC Leaders Peer Network, chaired by Audrey Jacobs and Dr. LaTonya Penny, is a learning and connection space for leaders of color in family philanthropy. Designed for donors, trustees, staff members, and advisors of family philanthropies, the network offers opportunities to to address the challenges and opportunities BIPOC leaders encounter within family philanthropies and family systems. More information about… Read More

BIPOC Leaders Peer Network: The Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Meeting Your Mission

Posted on December 17, 2024 by LaTonya Penny, D.Div, Audrey Jacobs

Making the world a better place for all is central to the mission of many philanthropic institutions. Despite that goal, many funders are currently struggling to recognize the ways that the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion work in service of their missions. Join us for a discussion about tools and strategies that connect intent to impact, led by network… Read More

BIPOC Leaders Peer Network: Maintaining Optimism in Trying Times

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Flozell Daniels, Jr., Carmen Rojas

How do you remain engaged in philanthropic work and practice self-care during challenging and uncertain times? Hear from seasoned BIPOC leaders about how they stay committed to the work when it is difficult to fulfill their mission in the current philanthropic landscape. Explore the power of taking action to build a more hopeful future and bring your own ideas about… Read More

BIPOC Leaders Peer Network: How Solidarity & Connection to Philanthropic Affinity Groups Can Support Your Work

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Tahira Christmon, Brandon Hadi, Brittany Schulman, Hilda Vega

Having diverse voices and perspectives in philanthropic organizations helps to advance, inform, and support effective grantmaking and operations practices. While the participation of BIPOC professionals in family philanthropy is essential for impactful work, turnover remains high. Join us to discuss the importance of affinity spaces and learn about the work of organizations providing resources to support BIPOC practitioners and their… Read More

BIPOC Leaders Peer Network: Unpacking Reparations Through a BIPOC Lens

Posted on December 17, 2024

Following the webinar A Racial Reparations Framework for Family Philanthropy, the BIPOC Peer Network will meet to continue the discussion of this important topic. Join us on December 12 for a conversation facilitated by BIPOC Leaders Peer Network Co-chairs Audrey Jacobs and Dr. LaTonya Penny.  Unpack what it means to do reparative work as a BIPOC professional.  Join us for… Read More

Social Impact Strategies: Intersectionality of Systems

Posted on November 19, 2024

How can philanthropic efforts go beyond addressing isolated challenges to fund the interconnectedness of social, economic, racial, and environmental disparities?  This webinar will explore how family philanthropy can play a pivotal role in supporting systems change by addressing the intersectionality of multiple issues and identities. By recognizing how factors such as race, gender, disability, and socioeconomic status intersect, family philanthropies… Read More

Evolving Your Family Philanthropy: Bold Transparency

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Jennifer Rainin, Jaimie Mayer

How can being more transparent about your philanthropy strengthen your relationships and build trust with grantees and partners?  The annual Trust in Nonprofits and Philanthropy Report showed that 57 percent of Americans trust the nonprofit sector—much higher than the government, media, or the business sector. Yet, only 33 percent have trust in the philanthropic sector (primarily private foundations and high… Read More

Social Impact Strategies: People and Place

Posted on November 19, 2024

How can a place-based approach maximize philanthropic impact and drive meaningful, community-led progress?  In this session we will consider the power of place-based funding and the unique opportunities it presents for achieving impact at scale in urban, rural, and Tribal communities. We will examine the commonalities that connect these diverse communities—such as shared challenges related to economic development, access to… Read More

Trends in Family Philanthropy: Learnings for Effectiveness and Impact

Posted on November 19, 2024

What do the latest trends in family philanthropy tell us about effectiveness and impact?  Join us to dive into select findings from the Trends 2025 report. You will hear from family foundations about how these trends relate to their impact and effectiveness.   We’ll cover topics including relationships, accountability, and equity, and ask questions like:   How are family relationships changing, especially… Read More

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