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June 10, 2021

Demystifying Decision Making in Family Philanthropy
July 14, 2021

The Family Governance Pyramid: Enhancing and Guiding Your Family Philanthropy
May 16, 2021

Legacy in Family Philanthropy: A Modern Framework
August 30, 2020

Balancing Purpose, Payout, and Permanence
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Find related resources all in one place with our curated content collections. The National Center for Family Philanthropy develops and aggregates best-in-class resources on common topics of interest so you can advance with confidence.
January 18, 2023

Trends in Family Philanthropy: Current Research in the Field

This Content Collection features NCFP's Trends 2020 Study and other current research on the field of family philanthropy.
March 9, 2023

Impact Investing

This Content Collection features stories and resources on impact investing and related strategies, including replays of past NCFP webinars on this topic, past NCFP blog posts, and additional resources, guides, and samples from those in our network.
October 27, 2022

Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

This Content Collection includes a variety of perspectives and tools for addressing REDI issues within your organization, including a collection of customized Checklists, Quizzes, and Self-Assessment Tools for boards and staff.
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