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November 2025: Network News

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NCFP strives to connect its members to resources, best practices, and to peer funders. Network News highlights updates from our members and…

The Value of Capacity Building to Increase Nonprofits’ Impact

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As nonprofits face federal funding cuts and a shifting regulatory environment, many funders are turning to capacity building to provide additional support and ensure sustainability of their grantee partners.

Practices for Engaging the Next Generation in Your Philanthropy

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Leaders at multigenerational family foundations share successful ways to engage the next generation by providing meaningful opportunities to participate, sharing power, prioritizing learning, and more.

September 2025: Network News

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NCFP strives to connect its members to resources, best practices, and to peer funders. Network News highlights updates from our members and…

August 2025: Network News

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NCFP strives to connect its members to resources, best practices, and to peer funders. Network News highlights updates from our members and…

Using Your Voice and Influence to Complement Your Grantmaking 

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Funders can use their voice and influence to amplify their grantmaking, something that is particularly important as nonprofits face a dearth of funds. From signing pledges to signal solidarity and take action to bold peer-to-peer calls to action and transparent communication, family philanthropy is using its voice to meet the moment.

Planning for Effective Next-Generation Engagement

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To improve its next-generation engagement and onboarding processes, the Sartain Lanier Family Foundation partnered with Grant Philanthropic Advisors to develop a ‘learning ladder’ that introduces the next generation to important skills and philanthropic knowledge and supports a smoother transition to board service. 

July 2025: Network News

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NCFP strives to connect its members to resources, best practices, and to peer funders. Network News highlights updates from our members and…

Ask NCFP: How do we set expectations about our funding capacity?

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Being transparent and setting clear expectations about your funding capacity is necessary to be a good partner to your grantees, especially during times of uncertainty. But, even if you can’t sustain an increase funding, consider how your time, expertise, and connections can provide additional support to your nonprofit partners.