Looking Ahead to 2019
Posted on January 15, 2019 by Katherine Lorenz
National Center for Family Philanthropy Board Chair Katherine Lorenz shares our exciting plans for 2019… Read More
NCFP Transition – News Release and Highlights
Posted on January 10, 2019 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
Virginia Esposito, founder and president of the National Center for Family Philanthropy, will transition to a new role as Senior Fellow at the end of 2019, NCFP announced today. Ms. Esposito has led the philanthropy nonprofit organization since its creation in 1997… Read More
California Wildfires – What’s a Funder to Do?
Posted on January 9, 2019 by Regine A. Webster, Center for Disaster Philanthropy
The recent California wildfires spurred a flurry of donations. But what happens after the affected families fade from the headlines? Regine A. Webster of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy gives practical suggestions for donors and organizations to help those affected by the disaster… Read More
Exciting Transition News from NCFP President Ginny Esposito
Posted on January 8, 2019 by Virginia M. Esposito
A letter from NCFP Founder and President Ginny Esposito… Read More
News and Notes from NCFP’s Friends of the Family Network
Posted on January 2, 2019 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
Friends Focus highlights updates from members of our Friends of the Family network and their cutting edge work. This month features updates from the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation; Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; Russell Family Foundation; Bader Philanthropies; Nathan Cummings Foundation; Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund; Meadows Foundation; Indiana Philanthropy Alliance; Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation; Grantmakers for Effective Organizations; Rasmuson Foundation; and the Pew Charitable Trusts… Read More
4 Small Nonprofit Challenges That Major Donors Should Understand: a Latin American Lens
Posted on December 18, 2018 by Harriette Rothwell
Supporting small nonprofits in Latin America can have a higher comparative impact due to lower overhead, higher local community involvement and sustainability prospects. Major donors should understand the unique challenges these nonprofits face in order to be responsible and committed to making long term sustainable change in the region… Read More
National Center for Family Philanthropy Announces New Board Leadership for 2019
Posted on December 17, 2018 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
NCFP is pleased to welcome our new leadership for 2019: Katherine Lorenz as chair, Lisa Parker as vice-chair, David Weitnauer as treasurer and Nancy Cable as secretary. NCFP extends sincere thanks to outgoing chair Ridgway White and those members whose board service ended in 2018: Janine Lee, Jane Leighty Justis, Cindy Mercer, Ridgway White, and Rick Williams.
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My Journey from Advocate to Philanthropist
Posted on December 14, 2018 by Gordon Irlam
Advocacy is a remarkably effective way to influence governments and institutions to tackle important problems - and it often influences one's philanthropy. Gordon Irlam shares how his experience as a volunteer advocate for global causes shaped his approach to giving… Read More
3 Months, 3 Lessons Learned: My Time at NCFP
Posted on December 12, 2018 by Lexi Laginess
Lexi Laginess describes her NCFP internship as an incredibly rewarding experience… Read More
News and Notes from NCFP’s Friends of the Family Network
Posted on December 3, 2018 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
Friends Focus highlights updates from members of our Friends of the Family network and their cutting edge work. This month features updates from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation; Nord Family Foundation; Charles Stewart Mott Foundation; Rasmuson Foundation; Hyde Family Foundation; Ruth Mott Foundation; and the Bainum Family Foundation… Read More