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Impact Investing: An Introduction

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

For many years philanthropy and investing have been thought of as separate disciplines — one championing social change, the other financial gain. The idea that the two approaches could be integrated in the same deals — in essence, delivering a financial return while doing good — struck most philanthropists and most investors as far-fetched… Read More

The Giving Commitment: Knowing Your Motivations

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

This guide offers a brief overview of reasons why people engage in philanthropy. Part of the Philanthropy Roadmap series, the guide offers both experienced and emerging donors an opportunity to take a closer look at what motivates them to give. They can use this knowledge in turn to help create— or refine — their own giving strategy. This guide seeks to help donors become more focused by becoming more self-aware… Read More

Launching your own major project

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

Philanthropic entrepreneurs thrive when building a new program or organization, or making a lead gift in a campaign they champion. But there are also funders who catalyze significant new projects without becoming donor-operators or becoming public spokespeople for their cause. In this sense, the key to a successful major project is largely dependent on the depth of a donor’s engagement… Read More

Next gen philanthropy: Finding the path between tradition and innovation

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

This guide from the Philanthropy Roadmap series offers a series of questions that every next generation donor should carefully consider, as well as recommendations based on the past experiences of other next gen donors. … Read More

The Rockefellers

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

For the Rockefellers, giving has been a central family value that has spanned three centuries. The strong belief of early generations that wealth comes with great responsibility continues to inform the philanthropy of current generations, helping to shape their priorities and perspectives on giving. The family is now entering its seventh generation and has maintained its tradition of giving within… Read More

Donor Decisions: Choosing Your Vehicles for Family Philanthropy

Posted on May 15, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

As a philanthropic individual or family, it all starts with you. Depending on your vision and goals, you have many choices available to you for establishing a family philanthropy. This brief slideshow introduces several of the most commonly used vehicles for family philanthropy… Read More

Preparing young adults for involvement in the family’s philanthropy

Posted on May 15, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

There are a number of strategies for teaching young adults about family philanthropy, and preparing them to become involved. This slideshow provides several suggestions for families thinking about how to build and engage a new generation of philanthropic leadership… Read More

Questions to help you develop your grantmaking strategy

Posted on May 15, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Know the right questions to ask. If your foundation is planning to develop or rethink its grantmaking strategy, there are many questions that your board might want to bring up for discussion. This slide show offers an overview of questions you will want to be sure to consider as delve into this important conversation… Read More

Seventeen ways grantmakers can make a difference

Posted on May 15, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Grantmaking—your most powerful tool. Generally, grantseekers submit a proposal to the board to fund a specific project and, if approved, receive a check from the foundation. While this is the most common type of grant, it is only one of many ways foundations can offer support to grantees. … Read More

Five strategies for managing transitions in family philanthropy

Posted on May 15, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

This slide show, adapted from "Generations of Giving," provides tips and strategies for managing each of the above types of transition in family philanthropy… Read More

Impact Investing: An Introduction

CEOs and Senior Staff

Impact Investing: An Introduction

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

The Giving Commitment: Knowing Your Motivations

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

Launching your own major project

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

Next gen philanthropy: Finding the path between tradition and innovation

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

The Rockefellers

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

Donor Decisions: Choosing Your Vehicles for Family Philanthropy

Posted on May 15, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Preparing young adults for involvement in the family’s philanthropy

Posted on May 15, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Questions to help you develop your grantmaking strategy

Posted on May 15, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Seventeen ways grantmakers can make a difference

Posted on May 15, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Five strategies for managing transitions in family philanthropy

Posted on May 15, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

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