
In our increasingly mobile society, family philanthropies once defined by their proximity now encounter a new obstacle: geography. How does geography affect a philanthropy’s mission? How do you keep the family and the philanthropy together? This Content Collection share webinars, stories, and tips for geographically dispersed family foundation boards and families.
For an in-depth discussion of place-based family philanthropy, see Pride of Place: Sustaining a Family Commitment to Geography.
Featured Resource: Pride of Place

NCFP Webinars

Diverse and Dispersed: Managing a Far-Flung Family

Over the River and Through the Woods: Geographic Dispersion in Family Philanthropy

Community Connections: Place-Based Family Philanthropy

Engaging a Philanthropic Family with Many Divergent Interests

Grantmaking with a Compass: Geographic Dispersion in Philanthropic Families
Grantmaking with a Compass: The Challenges of Geography

Board Discussion Questions On The Issue Of Geographic Dispersion
ToolCommunity Foundations: A Tool for Managing Geographic Dispersion

Are There Any Problems with a Foundation Setting Up a Donor-Advised Fund?
Ask the Center
How Do Family Foundations Partner with Community Foundations?
ArticleAdditional Resources

Should I Stay or Should I Go? When Family Philanthropy Interests Diverge
Article
How can board members stay connected across time zones and significant distances?
Ask the Center
How Can We Conduct an Effective Board Meeting by Telephone?
Blog Post
Geographic Dispersion
Article
Geographic Dispersion: Opportunities for Far-Flung Families
Article