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Honoring Time: Grantseeker Compensation

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May 3, 2023

Suki O'Kane

Grantmakers grapple with how to value the time a grantseeker spends completing the grant application, wrangling the financials, and…

Partnering with Purpose and Possibility: Asking the Bold Questions

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April 24, 2023

Nicholas A. Tedesco Miki Akimoto

How far can we push you? With that question, raised by a Fellow in the first few minutes of our formal launch meeting for the new class of…

New Research: Study Finds that Collaborative Model is Necessary for Family Foundations That Wish to Achieve Generational Continuity

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April 13, 2023

For many, family philanthropy presents an opportunity to create a shared experience, unifying the family by working together toward a…

Change Starts from the Inside: A Values-Aligned Leadership Transition

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April 5, 2023

Donna Dalton

So many individuals, me included, are committed to making positive change in the world. In philanthropy, many of us dedicate significant…

April 2023: News and Notes from NCFP’s Members and Partners

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April 4, 2023

Network News highlights updates from NCFP’s members and network partners. Current NCFP members or network partners are encouraged to email…

Navigating Climate Change Philanthropy

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March 16, 2023

Funding to combat climate change can feel overwhelming. Tony Macklin outlines pathways that families can take to having an impact on climate…

An Easy Step to Improve Transparency and Access in Philanthropy

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March 7, 2023

David Weitnauer Rachel Sprecher

Grantmakers can have a reputation for having opaque guidelines and limited access to information. David Weitnauer and his colleague, Rachel…

March 2023: News and Notes from NCFP’s Members and Partners

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March 2, 2023

Network News highlights updates from NCFP’s members and network partners. Current NCFP members or network partners are encouraged to email…

Avoiding Avoidance: Managing Healthy Family Conflict

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February 28, 2023

Tony Macklin

Disagreements between two or more people are about what they want to happen next. The participants can typically resolve the dispute without…

Equitable Philanthropy Case Study: The 1954 Project Approach

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February 17, 2023

This piece was originally published by The Bridgespan Group and is re-posted with permission. Founded by philanthropists Liz and Don…

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