Trends in Family Philanthropy: Learnings for Effectiveness and Impact

What do the latest trends in family philanthropy tell us about effectiveness and impact?

Join us to dive into select findings from the Trends 2025 report. You will hear from family foundations who are being responsive by centering communities in their decision-making and increasing payout rates above five percent. Learn how these actions are not only consistent with our Trends findings, but how they lead to stronger impact and effectiveness.

We’ll cover topics including relationships, accountability, and equity, and ask questions like:

• How are funders being accountable to their communities? What perspectives are you including in your strategy and decision-making conversations?
• What considerations did you make when increasing your payout rate?

• What changes have you implemented over the past five years, and what are you continuing to learn?
• How have these changes led to greater effectiveness and outcomes?

Resources: Principles of Effective Family Philanthropy, Trends 2025

About this Series

The monthly Fundamentals of Family Philanthropy webinar series provides guidance on the core principles of effective family philanthropy—from motivations and values to governance, grantmaking, and succession. The series equips giving families with the latest information on evergreen topics in the donor lifecycle through practical takeaways and diverse family stories that illustrate important practices. Designed for seasoned practitioners and newcomers alike, the series is available to our Network Members and Network Partners.

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