Board Members

21st-Century Governance Part One: Participatory and Collaborative Operations and Strategies

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Joshua J. Knowles, Courtney Knoblock, Hannibal B. Johnson, David Weitnauer

Please note this webinar was originally scheduled to take place on January 16, it has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 25. Family philanthropies are increasingly recognizing the power of inclusive and collaborative approaches to maximize their operations and impact—and to ensure that their philanthropy will bring more value to family members, grantees, community members, and others. During this session we… Read More

Effective Family Philanthropy: The Kendeda Fund

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Ade Adeniji

The Kendeda Fund is Writing its Last Checks — and the Last Chapter of a 30-Year Story of Giving About 30 years ago, Diana Blank began to ramp up her philanthropy through what became known as the Kendeda Fund, drawing the name from her three children, Kenny, Dena and Danielle. Tapping into wealth derived from the Home Depot empire, which… Read More

BIPOC Leaders Peer Network: Welcome & Network Launch

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Dr. LaTonya Penny, Audrey Jacobs

Be a part of the inaugural BIPOC Leaders Peer Network at NCFP. This network, centering community, connection, and celebration, is designed for leaders and practitioners of color in family philanthropy. At the first meeting, attendees will gather and reflect on the unique needs of BIPOC professionals working within family philanthropies and family systems. Join our network co-chairs, Dr. LaTonya Penny… Read More

Board Chair Peer Network: Connect with Your Peers

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Elizabeth Snowdon Bonner, Katherine Osborne Valdez

The role of the board chair as a philanthropic leader is ever-evolving, yet leadership is a resource that goes through cycles, or seasons. As leaders, we must learn to understand our own seasons, those of our organizations, and those of our partners. In this peer-led session, Network Co-Chairs Liz Bonner and Katherine Osborne Valdez will facilitate small group conversations continuing… Read More

Emerging Family Leaders Peer Network: Engaging and Onboarding the Next Generation in your Family Philanthropy

Posted on September 5, 2023

It can be challenging to be a leader in a family philanthropy context, particularly as a member of the next generation. One specific challenge is onboarding other next generation family members onto the board and/or as staff of your family philanthropy. How do you best engage and onboard these next generation members, who are your peers, and help them develop the… Read More

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