CEOs and Senior Staff

Trends in Family Philanthropy 2025 Report: Exploring the Main Findings

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Miki Akimoto, Erin Hogan, Nicholas A. Tedesco

Read the Trends 2025 report here. 🔑 Key Moments from the Webinar 4:05 Remarks from Erin Hogan, NCFP’s Board Secretary and Private Philanthropy Executive at Bank of America Private Bank, on the history of Trends 6:33 Framing remarks for the Trends presentation and insights into the topline findings 10:14 The survey methodology and the report findings on foundation identity and… Read More

Meaningfully Engaging Next-Generation Adults in Your Family Philanthropy

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Jenna Mulhall-Brereton, Cara Binder-Kopchick, Theo Avery, Nicholas A. Tedesco, Kelly D. Nowlin

The guide During this session Cara Binder-Kopchick, along with Theo Avery, Jenna Mulhall-Brereton, and Kelly Nowlin discussed guide’s critical points and shared their own experiences with navigating next-generation transitions. The guide has now been published and is available to read here. 🔑 Key Moments from the Webinar 2:00 Context from NCFP on how our network is grappling with multigenerational engagement… Read More

2024 National Forum on Family Philanthropy

Posted on March 12, 2024

Join us in Atlanta, GA (September 18-20, 2024) to explore what is possible when we practice truly effective family philanthropy. Featuring inspirational plenary sessions on broad topics complemented by a wide range of breakout sessions on specific issue areas, practices, and challenges the Forum will be designed to help the family philanthropy community advance their practice and increase their impact… Read More

Strategic Lifespan Peer Network: Strengthening Nonprofits Through Capacity-Building Support—Lessons Learned from the Cedarmere Foundation’s Spenddown Journey

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Melanie Matthews, Kate Ritter Repen, Anne Marie Toccket, Priscilla Enriquez, Kathy Edwards

The trustees of the Cedarmere Foundation decided to spend down their endowment in order to invest in the capacity building of organizations and initiatives that sustain and strengthen the nonprofit sector in Washington State. Since then, the foundation has focused on: Investing in the development, support, and sustainability of nonprofit leadership Sharing what is learned with philanthropic partners and nonprofit… Read More

Rural Funders Peer Network: Rural Libraries as Community Hubs

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Darryl Tocker, Stephanie Chase, Erin Borla, Wynn Rosser

Rural libraries are more than repositories of books. They are community anchors that are hubs of learning, connection and cultural enrichment. These libraries provide an array of services that cater to people of all ages, backgrounds and socioeconomic status. Young families, school kids and seniors alike are able to access information, educational support, and cultural enrichment, all in safe and inclusive spaces. [1] Libraries in… Read More

Strategic Lifespan Peer Network: Supporting Social Movements: How a Spend Down Foundation Can Make a More Impactful Difference

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Vanessa Silberman, Sharon Yazowski, Anne Marie Toccket, Priscilla Enriquez

What caused the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation to move from gifting six to eight percent of their total assets annually, to a decision to spend down its $150M in assets by 2041? What impact do they hope to make during that time? Join us for a conversation with Sharon Yazowski, CEO, and Vanessa Silberman, Executive Vice President on the… Read More

Non-Family Staff Peer Network: Building Trust with Communities

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Dr. Russell W. Booker

Join fellow non-family staff members to learn about an effective, inspiring nonprofit model and approaches to building meaningful and trusting relationships with the grantees and communities with whom you partner. Dr. Russell Booker, CEO of Spartanburg Academic Movement (SAM), will share the ways that SAM is supporting economic mobility and academic achievement in local communities. Hear about how SAM has… Read More

BIPOC Leaders Peer Network: Unpacking Reparations Through a BIPOC Lens

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Dr. LaTonya Penny, Audrey Jacobs

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

BIPOC Leaders Peer Network: Situating Power for Impact: Leadership from Every Role

Posted on February 7, 2024 by June L. Wilson

How can BIPOC professionals in family philanthropy use their leadership for impact, regardless of their roles or titles? Longtime philanthropy leader and Compton Foundation President June Wilson will share words of wisdom on how we can each lean into leadership and feel empowered. If you are unable to attend this event, but are interested in being a part of the… Read More

Non-Family Staff Peer Network: The Art of Consultant Engagement

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Julianna Rue Cagle, Kaky McGinness Grant

Engaging a consultant with the expertise you need can be critical to extending your impact. Knowing when, where, and how to use a consultant is often challenging. Join Julianna Cagle, president of The Goizueta Foundation, and Kaky Grant of Grant Philanthropy as they share the impetus and process for working together and lessons learned. Following the presentation, join your peers… Read More

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