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Living the Legacy
January 5, 2015
Living The Legacy: The Values of a Family’s Philanthropy Across Generations was released by the National Center for Family Philanthropy in 2001 to move the discussion of donor intent toward the more robust idea of a living, family legacy. “Legacy is not a ‘dead hand’; it is, instead, a living, ‘helping hand’ that is entrusted to and guides succeeding generations Read More
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Millennials in Family Philanthropy
November 17, 2014 | National Center for Family Philanthropy
Who are the next gen major donors of today and tomorrow? While there certainly are entitled, wealthy kids out there, many are serious and responsible philanthropists, who are working hard to educate and prepare themselves because they know they are poised to become the most philanthropic donors in history. While they are not necessarily more charitably-minded than members of previous Read More
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Discretionary Grants
July 5, 2014 | National Center for Family Philanthropy
If you asked at a gathering of family foundation folks whether using discretionary grants is a good idea, you’d never reach consensus. Many family foundations don’t use them. Those that do have widely varied policies governing how much money is available, who is eligible to make the grants, and whether the grants must be within the foundation’s mission and guidelines. Read More
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Conscience & Community: The Legacy of Paul Ylvisaker
July 5, 2014 | Virginia M. Esposito
Paul Ylvisaker has been described as the heart and soul of organized philanthropy. He made a profound contribution to the American people through his service in philanthropy and public service. Conscience and Community: The Legacy of Paul Ylvisaker is a collection of his essays, speeches, and articles on philanthropy, education, urban issues, and community, covering the early 1960s to shortly Read More
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Igniting the Spark: Engaging Next-gen and Youth in Family Philanthropy
June 20, 2014
This special collection features stories of families who have found successful ways to engage the next generation and youth in family philanthropy, as well as sample policies on next gen and junior boards, and tips for activities appropriate for sharing the value of family philanthropy with next gen family members. Read More
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Strategic Lifespan and Limited Life Foundations
June 5, 2014
This NCFP Content Collection is aimed at new donors considering what strategic lifespan will best work for their foundation, as well as existing foundations that have already set a closing date, or any family or board contemplating the question. Read More
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Disaster Philanthropy
June 4, 2014 | National Center for Family Philanthropy
Natural disasters occur with disturbing frequency. Family philanthropists are often on the front line in responding to them. Strategic disaster-related giving requires an understanding of the nuances of the disaster life cycle, from risk reduction through long-term recovery, and the timely planning of gifts that make the most of available resources, cut down on duplication of efforts, and offer more Read More

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