Board Members

How Family Philanthropy Can Support Free, Fair, and Representative Elections in 2024

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Keara Mendez, Marilyn Carpinteyro, Tomas Lopez, Nicholas A. Tedesco, Joe Goldman

In this salon conversation, family philanthropy donors will have the opportunity to learn about critical election-related areas of giving and major 501(c)(3) funding opportunities associated with each area. After every election cycle, nonprofit leaders working on strengthening democracy and civic engagement report that the funding they received often came too late to have meaningful impact. The goal of field leaders… Read More

Strategic Lifespan Peer Network: What Spending Down Well Can Accomplish—Lessons Learned from the Pierce Family Foundation

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Denis Pierce, Laura Jansen, Anne Marie Toccket, Priscilla Enriquez

The Pierce Family Foundation sunsetted at the end of 2023. Why did they decide to spend down? How did they ensure they provided the most impactful support to nonprofits? Join us for a conversation with Laura Jansen, former Director of Programs and Operations at the Pierce Family Foundation, and Denis Pierce, President and Founder of the Foundation, who will share… Read More

Board Chair Peer Network: Leading in Complex Systems

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Dr. Jason Franklin, Elizabeth Snowdon Bonner, Katherine Osborne Valdez

Philanthropy often seeks to change systems that are complex and intersectional. While no one funder can address all of pieces of the system, identifying the right approach for any organization can be a complex process in and of itself. Board chairs are responsible for leading their organizations and families through these processes, balancing internal and external dynamics. Jason Franklin will… Read More

[Application Deadline Extended] 2024 Strengthening Democracy Learning and Action Cohort

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Sayu Bhojwani, Jennifer Cho

The deadline to apply to participate in the Strengthening Democracy Learning and Action Cohort has been extended to March 18. We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Strengthening Democracy Learning & Action Network Overview Hosted by NCFP and developed with the expert knowledge and facilitation of the team… Read More

Application Deadline: 2024 Racial Justice Learning and Action Cohort

Posted on December 20, 2023

Racial Justice Learning & Action Network Overview The National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) has partnered with Bari Katz and Edgar Villanueva of Leverage Philanthropic Partners to create a Learning and Action Cohort that will: provide participants with knowledge and tools to operationalize their commitment to racial equity in their grantmaking, governance, and operations be grounded in a root-cause analysis… Read More

BIPOC Leaders Peer Network: Embracing the Marathon: Stay Engaged in Equity Work

Posted on December 15, 2023 by LaTonya Penny, D.Div, Audrey Jacobs

Whether you have been tasked to lead equity efforts within your organization, or engage in equity advancement tangentially, this discussion with peers will energize you and provide insight on how, if, and when to stay engaged in equity work. Join to learn more about how your peers are navigating this work, and share your own practices and experiences. This meeting… Read More

Rural Funders Peer Network: Connecting with Peers to Share Successes and Opportunities

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Erin Borla, Wynn Rosser

Use this opportunity to share experiences of best practices for working in rural areas, discuss tactics and strategies, and connect with funding and partnering opportunities to leverage your investments and increase impact. This conversation will focus on successes and opportunities. Please come prepared to share! Some questions to consider: What initiatives are you attempting? What are you funding? What is… Read More

Values in Action: Thinking Strategically About Your Family Philanthropy’s Lifespan

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Christine Zachai, Sharon Yazowski, Anne Marie Toccket, Whitney Feld

How does your organization’s lifespan align with your family philanthropy’s mission and purpose? This webinar will guide families through making intentional decisions about their philanthropic lifespan. During the session we will hear real-life examples and discuss: How to decide if or when to revisit conversations around lifespan, and who is involved in these conversations. How does your designated lifespan allow… Read More

A Racial Reparations Framework for Family Philanthropy

Posted on December 4, 2023 by C’Ardiss “CC” Gardner Gleser, June L. Wilson

This webinar will provide giving families with a practical roadmap for addressing historical and systemic injustices through reparative giving. Join this fireside chat with C’Ardiss Gardner Glaser and June Wilson to learn how to foster a more equitable, just and inclusive society in the context of family philanthropy. Resources: Assessment & Learning Primer About this Series The monthly Fundamentals of Family… Read More

Meeting the Moment Part Three: Shifting Power & Participatory Practices

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Katy Love, Leslie Ramyk, Monica George, Melinda Tuan

How can funders engage the communities they serve in a meaningful way? Which participatory principles are right for your family philanthropy? In this webinar we will discuss creative ways of community participation in family philanthropy, highlight the power of community and trust, and give you tools to develop an intentional listening practice for lasting impact. Join us to learn effective… Read More

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