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How the David Rockefeller Fund has Responded to the Crises of 2020

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September 18, 2020

Lukas Haynes

Learn more about the evolution of the DR Fund at our next family philanthropy webinar. The year 2020 has challenged the David Rockefeller…

Protecting Democracy through Collaborative Philanthropy

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September 17, 2020

Stacey Faella

In early April, when the turmoil of COVID-19 had gripped New York City, where the Woodcock Foundation is based, the foundation called an…

The Big Reset: Guidance for Funders

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September 15, 2020

Mario Morino

This article was originally published by Leap of Reason. View all components of The Big Reset and a list of references for funders here…

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

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September 9, 2020

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

A Change is Gonna Come: Supporting Our Partners through Leadership Transitions

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September 8, 2020

Liz Sak

Like many of you, when lockdowns came, we felt like we were in the midst of the crisis of our generation. No one could have anticipated that…

Three Approaches To Place-based Philanthropy: Lessons For Donors

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September 3, 2020

Katie Smith Milway

This article was originally published by Giving Compass and is re-posted here with permission. For more information on place-based giving…

Focus and Reenergize with Four Powerful Questions

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September 2, 2020

Kris Putnam-Walkerly

Feeling uncomfortable? You’re not alone. We’re all being asked to stretch and grow these days as we navigate a new world. Along with COVID…

Three Steps to Make Your Grantmaking Process More Equitable

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September 1, 2020

Danielle M. Allen

A few months ago, I was working with a funder that wanted to address racial equity gaps in their grantmaking and I asked them to tell me…

Five Lessons Learned from Running a Foundation That Gives Directly to Families

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August 27, 2020

Amy Kingman

In 2016, I was asked to join a philanthropic project that was close to the heart of philanthropist Warren Buffett and his beloved older…

In Memory of Carmen Castellano

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August 25, 2020

Maggie McGoldrick

Carmela Castellano-Garcia and Carmen Castellano at the 2014 National Forum on Family Philanthropy “I’m most proud of the legacy we’re…

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