The NCFP family philanthropy network provides access to numerous benefits including personal assistance, connections with peers, and exclusive content to help you succeed on your philanthropic journey. NCFP recognizes the unique challenges family foundations face. Your contribution is an investment in the field of family philanthropy.
Who joins the network?
Family philanthropies join as network members.
Community foundations, philanthropy serving organizations, consultants and advisors, and financial institutions join as network partners.
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Login and renewFamily Foundations, Donor-advised Fundholders, Giving Families, & Single Family Offices
Giving families are at the core of NCFP’s mission to serve as a comprehensive resource—helping families find purpose, establish policies, and build connections to have a transformative impact on the world. Our experience with and understanding of the very personal act of giving is reflected in the resources and services we provide. We offer a safe, confidential, and objective place for you to begin or continue your philanthropic journey. We’re here to help you think through your options, ask the right questions, and connect with others who have had similar experiences.
Your contribution is an investment in the field of family philanthropy.
Network Member
Available to all family foundations, donor-advised fundholders, giving families, and single family offices who wish to provide access to NCFP resources for all family, staff, and trustees.
Leadership Circle Member
Our Leadership Circle is a special group of our most generous supporters.
Available to all family foundations, donor-advised funds, giving families, and single family offices who wish to provide access to NCFP resources to all family, staff, and trustees.
Leadership Circle members receive access to the President’s Office for consultation, advice, and the opportunity for an annual customized webinar for your board.
Leadership Circle
$10,000 or more
(our most generous supporters and recommended contribution for those with assets above $250 million)
Join NowOverall Benefits
- Priority invitation and discounts for NCFP signature events including the National Forum on Family Philanthropy, Trustee Education Institute, and CEO Retreats
- Unlimited webinar registrations and accounts for your family, board, and staff
- Access to exclusive content, including more than 200 webinar replays, transcripts, and resources
- Access to NCFP’s Peer Networks
- Complimentary referrals to trusted legal advisors for initial conversations
- Complimentary usage of NCFP’s Pursuit of Excellence board self-assessment tool for family foundations
- Opportunity for customized virtual presentations by NCFP staff
- Personalized support from NCFP staff
- Priority access to NCFP staff and discounts for presentations and speaking engagements
- Complimentary referrals for staff-screened consultants and advisors, as well as referrals to family foundation peers facing similar issues
- Permission to adapt or reprint NCFP materials for your newsletters, handouts, presentations, and client briefings
- Invitation to share perspectives, job openings, and other updates through the Family Giving News e-newsletter and NCFP’s Twitter feed (subject to NCFP review), and opportunities to write for the NCFP blog
- Listing on NCFP website
- Reduced NEID membership rate of $500 for an individual or $1,000 for an institution
- Access to ValuesAdvisor database of values-aligned investment advisors
Community Foundations
Community foundations serve a special role as a trusted resource and partner for philanthropic families and help NCFP support transformative giving. We work to help you more effectively serve donors and families in your region by providing objective research, trusted expertise, specialized content, and unique networking opportunities.
Our Community Foundations Family Philanthropy Network provides unique programming, connections, and resources for geographically-based community foundations to help you more effectively serve donors and families. This group is led an advisory committee of your peers and driven by peer learning.
Network Partner
Available to community foundations who wish to provide access to NCFP resources to their staff.
Community foundations that provide less than $10 million in grants annually are eligible for a special rate of $1,000 for staff and donor families in their network. Please contact NCFP for more information.
The staff partner level is available to community foundations who wish to provide access to NCFP resources for their staff. Renewing members pay a fee of $2,500 after the introductory year to maintain access to resources. New and renewing organizations have the option to select the following add-ons:
- Donor access ($2,000): NCFP provides a custom registration link for your family philanthropy members to access to NCFP’s monthly Fundamentals of Family Philanthropy webinars.
- One virtual training for your staff and/or donors ($7,000): NCFP provides direct training to organizations interested in deeply exploring one of the following topics: Tenets of effective family philanthropy, Family Giving Lifecycle overview, philanthropic purpose, family governance, or legacy and next generation engagement.
- Bundle and save ($8,000): Includes both of the add-ons listed above.
Overall Benefits
- Priority invitation and discounts for the National Forum on Family Philanthropy for up to two staff members per organization
- Unlimited Fundamentals of Family Philanthropy webinar registrations and accounts for staff. Select the donor access add-on to give webinar access to your family donors.
- Ability to participate in Spark Session Webinars and topical calls designed specifically for community foundations
- Access to exclusive content, including more than 200 webinar replays, transcripts, and community foundation resources
- Complimentary usage of NCFP self-assessment tools for community foundations and families: Family Philanthropy Playbook and Readiness Self-Assessment Tool
- Personalized support from NCFP staff
- Complimentary referrals for staff-screened consultants and advisors, as well as referrals to peers facing similar issues in family giving
- Invitation to share perspectives, job openings, and other updates through Family Giving News and NCFP’s Twitter feed (subject to NCFP review)
- Listing with logo on NCFP website
- Embeddable search tool for direct access to Knowledge Center from your website
Philanthropy-serving Organizations
Philanthropy-serving organizations are important hubs for local donor engagement. We work with these organizations to provide resources for family donors and family foundations.
Network Partner: Staff
Available to regional associations, affinity groups, and other philanthropic networks that wish to provide access to NCFP resources to staff and family foundation members.
The staff partner level is available to philanthropy-serving organizations who wish to provide access to NCFP resources for their staff. New and renewing organizations have the option to select the following add-ons:
- Member access ($2,000): NCFP provides a custom registration link for your family philanthropy members to access to NCFP’s monthly Fundamentals of Family Philanthropy webinars.
- One virtual training for your staff and/or members ($7,000): NCFP provides direct training to organizations interested in deeply exploring one of the following topics: Tenets of effective family philanthropy, Family Giving Lifecycle overview, philanthropic purpose, family governance, or legacy and next generation engagement.
- Bundle and save ($8,000): Includes both of the add-ons listed above.
Overall Benefits
- Complimentary registration to 2024 Family Philanthropy Partner Summit.
- Priority invitation and discounts for the National Forum on Family Philanthropy for two staff members per organization
- Unlimited Fundamentals of Family Philanthropy webinar registrations and accounts for staff. Select the member access add-on to give webinar access to your family philanthropy members.
- Access to exclusive content, including more than 200 webinar replays, transcripts, and resources
- Access and guided support to navigate NCFP’s Knowledge Center of publications, research
articles, and resources for giving families - Periodic discussion guides and resources to support your members
- Invitation to share perspectives, job openings, and other updates through Family Giving News and NCFP’s Twitter feed (subject to NCFP review)
- Listing with logo on NCFP website
- Embeddable search tool for direct access to Knowledge Center from your website
Consultants & Philanthropic Advisors
Advisors and consultants offer tailored support with an understanding of the unique issues facing giving families. NCFP works to provide advisors of all kinds—philanthropic consultants, attorneys, accounting and tax experts, and more—with the assistance and resources they need to more effectively serve their philanthropic clients.
Network Partner: Solo Practitioner
Available exclusively to individual consultants working in a solo practice.
Network Partner: Staff
Available to boutique and larger consulting firms who wish to provide staff advisors with access to NCFP resources.
The solo practitioner level is available to individuals working in solo practices. The staff partner level is available to philanthropy-serving organizations who wish to provide access to NCFP resources for their staff. New and renewing organizations have the option to select the following add-ons:
- Client access ($2,000): NCFP provides a custom registration link for your family philanthropy clients to access to NCFP’s monthly Fundamentals of Family Philanthropy webinars.
- One virtual training for your staff and/or members ($7,000): NCFP provides direct training to organizations interested in deeply exploring one of the following topics: Tenets of effective family philanthropy, Family Giving Lifecycle overview, philanthropic purpose, family governance, or legacy and next generation engagement.
- Bundle and save ($8,000): Includes both of the add-ons listed above.
Overall Benefits
- Complimentary registration to 2024 Family Philanthropy Partner Summit
- Priority invitation to attend the National Forum on Family Philanthropy as a sponsor or as a representative of a family philanthropy
- Unlimited Fundamentals of Family Philanthropy webinar registrations and accounts for staff. Select the client access add-on to give webinar access to your family philanthropy clients.
- Access to exclusive content, including more than 200 webinar replays, transcripts, and resources
- Periodic discussion guides and resources to support client advising
- Access and guided support to navigate NCFP’s Knowledge Center of publications, research articles, and resources for giving families
- Invitation to share perspectives, job openings, and other updates through Family Giving News and NCFP’s Twitter feed (subject to NCFP review)
- Listing with logo on NCFP website
- Embeddable search tool for direct access to Knowledge Center from your website
Banks, For-Profit Networks, & Financial Institutions
Effective wealth management addresses all aspects of a client’s financial goals, including their philanthropic investments. We partner with banks and financial institutions by providing a range of tools, advice, and opportunities for their staff to support their clients in their philanthropic journeys.
Network Partner: Staff
Available to banks, financial institutions, for-profit networks, and multi-family offices who wish to provide access to NCFP resources to up to five staff members.
The basic staff partnership allows all of your organization’s staff to have access to benefits. New and renewing organizations have the option to select the following add-ons:
- Client access ($2,000): NCFP provides a custom registration link for your family philanthropy clients to access to NCFP’s monthly Fundamentals of Family Philanthropy webinars.
- One virtual training for your staff and/or clients ($7,000): NCFP provides direct training to organizations interested in deeply exploring one of the following topics: Tenets of effective family philanthropy, Family Giving Lifecycle overview, philanthropic purpose, family governance, or legacy and next generation engagement.
- Bundle and save ($8,000): Includes both of the add-ons listed above.
Overall Benefits
- Complimentary registration to 2023 Family Philanthropy Partner Summit
- Priority invitation to attend the National Forum on Family Philanthropy as a sponsor
- Unlimited Fundamentals of Family Philanthropy webinar registrations and accounts for staff. Select the client access add-on to give webinar access to your family philanthropy clients.
- Access to exclusive content, including more than 200 webinar replays, transcripts, and resources
- Periodic discussion guides and resources to support client advising
- Access and guided support to navigate NCFP’s Knowledge Center of publications, research
articles, and resources for giving families - Invitation to share perspectives, job openings, and other updates through Family Giving News and Twitter (subject to NCFP review)
- Listing with logo on NCFP website
- Embeddable search tool for direct access to Knowledge Center from your website