CEOs and Senior Staff

Save the Date: Third Quarter Non-Family Staff Peer Network

Posted on December 19, 2024

NCFP’s Non-Family Staff Peer Network, chaired by Christy Uchida and Chris Steed, is designed for senior level non-family staff members who work at family philanthropies in NCFP’s member network. More information about the topic for this event is forthcoming. In the meantime, please save the date on your calendar and we will let you know when registration is open. If… Read More

Non-Family Staff Peer Network: Unpacking the Trends Report for Family Philanthropy CEOs

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Jason Born

Join us for a CEO-focused discussion about our latest Trends 2025 report. Jason Born, senior director of knowledge at NCFP, will provide an overview of the report and highlight findings that are particularly relevant for CEOs. We will provide time for breakouts based on funding areas to foster thoughtful reflection and to discuss the implications these findings have for the… Read More

Non-Family Staff Peer Network: Deploying Effective Strategies and Tools During Times of Crisis

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Ambar Cristina Hanson

As organizations face operational challenges due to rapidly changing policy and executive orders, funders are adapting their grantmaking practices to provide meaningful support in an efficient and in a timely manner. Hear from Ambar Hanson, executive director of the Mortenson Family Foundation, about the approaches the foundation is using to respond to their grantees. Specifically, Ambar will highlight how the… Read More

Non-Family Staff Peer Network: Supporting Synergy: Approaches to Balancing Board and Staff Expectations

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Frank Baiocchi

Staff leaders at family philanthropies have the rewarding and challenging position of managing the expectations of their boards and their teams. How can staff leaders meet the expectations of both board members and staff members in their work and when do they need to make compromises? What approaches and tools support effective relationships between board and staff members? Hear from… 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 Dr. LaTonya Penny, 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

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