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A Clarion Call for Family Philanthropy

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April 13, 2020

Nicholas A. Tedesco

Dear Community Members, This past weekend marked a period of deep reflection for many around the world—the beginning of Passover…

COVID-19: Using a Racial Justice Lens Now to Transform Our Future

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April 9, 2020

Lori Villarosa

“ Black Families Matter,” Miki Jourdan Editor’s Note: This article was originally published by NPQ online, on March 30, 2020. Used with…

Bold and Generous Giving by the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation

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April 6, 2020

Mary Mountcastle

I remember my mother—long-time board member of the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation board—commenting on periods of decline in the stock…

April 2020: News and Notes from NCFP’s Friends of the Family Network

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April 5, 2020

Friends Focus highlights updates from members of our Friends of the Family network and their cutting edge work. This month features updates…

Foundations: Use Your Balance Sheet to Help

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April 3, 2020

Mark R. Kramer

Editor’s note: This article was originally published by FSG and is re-posted here with permission. During this massive economic upheaval…

NCFP Signs Joint Statement Promoting Greater Payout

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April 2, 2020

Nicholas A. Tedesco

Dear Community Members, It has been said many times and will continue to be said: this is a challenging time. Communities are in crisis…

COVID-19 Legislative Update

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April 1, 2020

Stephanie Powers

Editor’s note: This article was originally published by the Council on Foundations and re-posted here with permission. For more legislative…

Rapid Response Funding Partnerships in the Fight Against SARS-CoV-2

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March 31, 2020

Will Fitzpatrick

As the coronavirus pandemic intensifies, philanthropists are struggling to respond. Nearly the entire world suddenly has the same urgent…

How to Best Support Nonprofits through Uncertainty

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March 27, 2020

Hannah Martin

How can funders help and support those who are working most directly with and for the populations we care most about? Read “ Supporting Our…

Bainum Family Foundation: COVID-19 Decisions Must Protect the Most Marginalized and Vulnerable

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March 25, 2020

David Daniels

Editor’s Note: This piece was originally published by The DC Line and is excerpted here with permission. The truest test of any society is…

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