Family Members and Donors

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

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

[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 Dr. LaTonya Penny, 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

Join us to explore the considerations of family philanthropy lifespan. In addition to philanthropic traditions, families want to think ahead about their philanthropic timeframe. This webinar will guide families through the decisions surrounding the sustainability and potential conclusion of their philanthropic efforts. Drawing from real-life examples, this session will equip you with the tools to ensure your family’s philanthropic mission… Read More

A Racial Reparations Framework for Family Philanthropy

Posted on December 4, 2023

This webinar will explore a comprehensive approach to reparations in family philanthropy efforts and will provide family philanthropies with a practical roadmap for addressing historical and systemic injustices. Join this session to learn how to foster a more equitable, just and inclusive society through your families’ giving. About this Series The monthly Fundamentals of Family Philanthropy webinar series provides guidance on… Read More

Meeting the Moment Part Three: Trust-Based and Participatory Practices

Posted on December 4, 2023

More information on this specific webinar is forthcoming.  Meeting the Moment: How Family Philanthropy Can Guide Effective, Equitable, and Lasting Progress Join us for our upcoming Fundamentals of Family Philanthropy webinar series, where we will explore the vital role family philanthropy plays in addressing pressing societal challenges and driving meaningful change. Through expert insights, inspiring case studies, and interactive discussions,… Read More

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