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Use Collaboration as a Way to Embrace Change (Part 4 of 4)

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February 22, 2022

Debi Blizard Zoe True

Collaboration in family philanthropy requires a deep, often emotional, commitment as it relates both to the individual and their family…

Takeaways Blog on Complexities of the Collective

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February 17, 2022

Daria Teutonico

This blog summarizes key notes from our February Fundamentals of Family Philanthropy Webinar . For many, family philanthropy presents an…

Using Research and Advocacy to Engage with National Policy

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February 11, 2022

Abigail Seldin

At the Seldin/Haring-Smith Foundation (SHSF), we invest in solutions that expand equitable access to public services and support…

The 7 Habits of Highly-Effective Search Committees

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February 10, 2022

Vincent Robinson

When family foundations recruit a new top executive, they often spend considerable energy screening search firms that will help them…

February 2022: News and Notes from NCFP’s Friends of the Family Network

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February 2, 2022

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

Lead and Give with Bravery and Humility

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February 1, 2022

Nicholas A. Tedesco

S ociety is calling leaders to action: demanding fundamental changes in our mindsets, how we operate, and what we pursue. Responding to the…

Examine Your Own Equity Practices Before Asking Grantees

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January 28, 2022

Lowell Weiss

This article was originally published by LEAP Ambassadors and is re-posted here with permission. What are good questions funders can ask…

Racial Justice in Family Philanthropy: A Conversation Between Nick Tedesco and June Wilson

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January 19, 2022

Nicholas A. Tedesco June L. Wilson

Prior to Nick Tedesco’s official start as president and CEO of the National Center for Family (NCFP), he attended NCFP’s conference where…

Takeaways Blog on Reflecting on Your Origin Story

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January 18, 2022

Daria Teutonico

This blog summarizes key notes from our January Fundamentals of Family Philanthropy Webinar . The criticism of wealth is longstanding and…

Racial Equity is Fundamental to Effective Family Philanthropy

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January 12, 2022

Kimberly Myers Hewlett Kelly D. Nowlin

Learning opportunities bring us the delight of something new: we hear or do something for the first time, we might—metaphorically—or…

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