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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

The basic rules for governing a family foundation

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

As a family foundation donor or trustee, you have a variety of important responsibilities as well as prohibited activities. For more information on legal requirements, see this special slide show on “The Basic Rules for Governing a Family Foundation,” based on our best-selling Trustee Notebook by Robert Hull. … Read More

Twelve qualities of the good trustee

Posted on May 15, 2014 by John Nason

Determining the process for choosing trustees to act as stewards of your philanthropy’s assets is one of the most important decisions you must make. The slideshow below will take you through the twelve qualities of a good trustee… Read More

Crafting Your Charitable Mission Statement: A Guide for Donors

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Melinda Tuan

When donors start along their philanthropic journeys, one question that often arises is whether it is important to craft a mission statement; and if so, how best to do so. As with any journey, knowing your destination – or in this case, articulating your goals for your philanthropy by crafting a mission statement – can be an invaluable first step… Read More

So you want to be a family foundation trustee?

Posted on May 12, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Do you have younger family members who are interested in learning more about whether being a family foundation trustee is right for them? Are you looking for a quick and fun way to introduce them to concept of stewardship and the demands and possible challenges of being a foundation board member? Then this 5-minute video is right for you!… Read More

Getting Started: Family Giving Considerations Worksheet

Posted on May 2, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

This simple worksheet provides 8 basic considerations that donors should ask themselves and their family members… Read More

Comparing direct gifts, donor-advised funds, private foundations, and supporting organizations

Posted on May 2, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

This simple chart compares four common vehicles for family philanthropy over a variety of considerations, including control, privacy, governance and succession options, administrative and management costs, and tax deductions and gift valuation… Read More

Vision and voice: The role of leadership and dialogue in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion

Posted on April 24, 2014 by D5 Initiative, Philanthropy Northwest

Produced in partnership with the D5 Coalition and the Seattle University Nonprofit Leadership Program, "Vision and Voice" is the product of a year-long process of research and dialogue with northwest foundation leaders about issues of diversity, equity and inclusion in philanthropy. … Read More

Preparing young adults for involvement in the family’s philanthropy

Family Members and Donors

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

The basic rules for governing a family foundation

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

Twelve qualities of the good trustee

Posted on May 15, 2014 by John Nason

Crafting Your Charitable Mission Statement: A Guide for Donors

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Melinda Tuan

So you want to be a family foundation trustee?

Posted on May 12, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Getting Started: Family Giving Considerations Worksheet

Posted on May 2, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Comparing direct gifts, donor-advised funds, private foundations, and supporting organizations

Posted on May 2, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Vision and voice: The role of leadership and dialogue in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion

Posted on April 24, 2014 by D5 Initiative, Philanthropy Northwest

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