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Family Philanthropy Speaks: A Conversation with Vasser Seydel

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March 1, 2021

Vasser Seydel Nicholas A. Tedesco

Vasser Seydel, the granddaughter of Ted Turner, is the founding chair of the Turner 3rd Generation Board (T3G), a member of the Turner…

A Generosity of Spirit: The Legacy of Black Philanthropy

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February 26, 2021

Maya Diggs

As we approach the conclusion of Black History Month we are pleased to share a fresh look at the special role of Black philanthropy in the…

Five Touchstones In Our Relational Reparations Journey (Part 2)

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February 17, 2021

June L. Wilson LeAnne Moss Candace Tkachuck

This article was originally published by Giving Compass and is re-posted here with permission. This is part two in a four-part series. Read…

Family Culture: Creating a Resilient Family Tree

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February 8, 2021

Kelly D. Nowlin Jamie Forbes

This blog post is excerpted from the Passages Issues Brief Family Culture: Creating a Resilient Family Tree. For more information about…

Takeaways Blog on Defining and Translating Motivations and Values

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February 2, 2021

Jen Crino

Defining motivations and values is in many ways the most critical step a family takes as they chart a path forward in their philanthropy…

February 2021: News and Notes from NCFP’s Friends of the Family Network

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February 2, 2021

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

Family Philanthropy Speaks: A Conversation with Jeff and Tricia Raikes

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February 1, 2021

Jeff and Tricia Raikes Nicholas A. Tedesco

Jeff and Tricia Raikes, founders of the Seattle-based Raikes Foundation, are using their platform to push other donors to embrace and…

Spending down? Don’t forget your knowledge!

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January 28, 2021

Ashleigh Halverstadt

This article was originally published by Glasspockets by Candid and is re-posted here with permission. Ashleigh Halverstadt is the former…

Foundations Respond to Crisis: A Must-Read Research Series from CEP

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January 26, 2021

This article was originally published by The Center for Effective Philanthropy and is re-posted here with permission. In early spring, as…

Breaking From Philanthropy Norms: An Inside Look At Relational Reparations (Part 1)

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January 19, 2021

June L. Wilson LeAnne Moss Candace Tkachuck

This article was originally published by Giving Compass and is re-posted here with permission. What I’m talking about is more than…

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