Strategic Lifespan Peer Network: The Spend Down Journey of the Mighty Arrow Family Foundation

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Kim Jordan, Jordana Barrack, Priscilla Enriquez

Why did the Mighty Arrow Family Foundation decide to spend down its assets by 2040? What are the values underlining that decision? What do they hope their impact will be? Join us for a conversation with Kim Jordan, founder, and Jordana Barrack, executive director, who will share insights about the decision to sunset the foundation and lessons from the process. Hear about… Read More

Engaging Youth Peer Network: Orienting the Next Generation to Your Philanthropy’s Purpose

Posted on December 17, 2024

Facilitating conversations about wealth and philanthropy can be intimidating and challenging, but it is important to explain your philanthropic purpose to ground and inform next-generation youth in your work. Join us for an interactive discussion about engaging youth (ages 15–18) that will focus on the role of the staff members in this process. Attendees will join a breakout group to connect with… 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 LaTonya Penny, D.Min., 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

Evolving Your Family Philanthropy: Bold Transparency

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Heather Barberi, Julianna Rue Cagle, Jennifer Rainin, Jaimie Mayer

How can being more transparent about your philanthropy strengthen your relationships and build trust with grantees and partners?  The annual Trust in Nonprofits and Philanthropy Report showed that 57 percent of Americans trust the nonprofit sector—much higher than the government, media, or the business sector. Yet, only 33 percent have trust in the philanthropic sector (primarily private foundations and high… Read More

Social Impact Strategies: People and Place

Posted on November 19, 2024

How can a place-based approach maximize philanthropic impact and drive meaningful, community-led progress?  In this session we will consider the power of place-based funding and the unique opportunities it presents for achieving impact at scale in urban, rural, and Tribal communities. We will examine the commonalities that connect these diverse communities—such as shared challenges related to economic development, access to… Read More