The Family Giving Lifecycle

The Family Giving Lifecycle is a seven-stage framework that encompasses the breadth and inflection points of family philanthropy and orients donors to effective outcomes. The Lifecycle framework applies to families at all stages of their philanthropy, whether they are wealth creators just starting out or multi-generational families improving their practice.

Companion Primer: Fundamentals of Family Philanthropy

Learn about foundational topics in family philanthropy that will ground your practice throughout the rest of the Lifecycle, including managing conflict, decision-making frameworks, and the social impact landscape.

Philanthropic Purpose

Defining Your Motivations, Values, Principles, and Priorities

Dig into your motivations, values, principles, and priorities and understand how your philanthropic purpose can serve as your North Star.

Impact Vehicles and Structures

Aligning Your Organizational Structure With Your Purpose

Learn which factors to consider and how to select a philanthropic vehicle, or suite of vehicles, that supports your giving goals.

Governance

Building a Framework for Decision-Making

Understand the benefits of a strong governance framework in which you name how decisions will get made in your philanthropy and by whom.

Impact Strategies and Tools

Translating Your Philanthropic Objectives Into Action

Understand your purpose, your role, and your context and how to use those elements to build an effective social impact strategy.

Assessment and Learning

Identifying Methods to Measure Progress

Learn how to build an assessment and learning plan that defines and measures the progress and success of your strategy, governance, and administrative efforts.

Operations and Management

Administering Your Philanthropy in Alignment with Your Purpose

Learn how design your philanthropic operations and management decisions to support your values, priorities, mission, and vision.

Succession and Legacy

Exploring Identity, Lifespan, Transitions, and Successor Engagement

Define your legacy, consider your philanthropy’s lifespan, and decide on a succession plan. 

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