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Family Funders: Always Important in Rural Communities

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Allen Smart

Family philanthropy has been present in rural America long before there was even the thought of a field of philanthropy. With a robustly developed body of work that is rural-specific and not just urban downsized, family funders now have the opportunity to support the kind of long-term systems change that we know is necessary for rural communities to spark and sustain.

Making Advocacy a Family Philanthropy Affair

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Ali Sirkus Brody Jennifer Wegbreit

Advocacy is an important tool for family philanthropists seeking to address mounting issues of inequality or for those who recognize that…

The Value of Making A Family Legacy Film

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Yuval Lion

My parents’ legacy was not something I ever talked about. It’s not as if it makes for great dinner party conversation. The truth is I didn’t…

10 Habits of a Healthy Family Culture

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Courtney Pullen

For many, living a rich life includes a rich family life that involves connection, sharing, closeness, and love. Yet achieving that is much…