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Flora Birdzell and Kimberly Myers Hewlett have participated in two NCFP learning and action cohorts together. We talked to them to learn about the benefits of learning together, including deepening their relationship with one another and having a partner to reflect with, and how they applied what they learned, particularly to the Flora Family Foundation’s Black Maternal Health Initiative.
NCFP’s From the Archive series highlights resources from our resource center that have stood the test of time and continue to provide…
NCFP strives to connect its members to resources, best practices, and to peer funders. Network News highlights updates from our members and…
NCFP receives a number of questions about family philanthropy and is particularly equipped to answer inquiries about philanthropic purpose…
The Marguerite Casey Foundation (MCF) updated its investment policy statement to align its endowment with its grantmaking work. The foundation’s endowment continues to grow, beating industry benchmarks, while supporting the mission of the organization. Dan Gould, vice president of investments and operations at MCF, outlines four pillars that inform MCF’s values-aligned investing, including diversifying asset managers and engaging in shareholder advocacy.
In our recent publication, A Guide to Meaningfully Engaging Next-Generation Adults in Your Philanthropy, we explore ways for those who are…
NCFP strives to connect its members to resources, best practices, and to peer funders. Network News highlights updates from our members and…
NCFP’s From the Archive series highlights resources from our Knowledge Center that have stood the test of time and continue to provide…
Collaboration and partnership are the cornerstones to accomplishing meaningful impact on pressing social issues. But both are difficult to…
In recent years, the philanthropic landscape has evolved in response to issues of equity and justice. Consequently, many donor families seek…