Flozell Daniels, Jr.

July 28, 2023
As Chief Executive Officer, Flozell Daniels, Jr. leads the overall operations of the Foundation, from grantmaking to investing, communications and strategy, providing both organizational and field leadership. Flozell represents MRBF’s programs and vision for change to our grantee and philanthropic partners, as well as the general public. He partners closely with the board of directors to ensure the Foundation remains on the Read More
Events & Webinars | Regional Convenings

The Current State of Family Philanthropy: Dallas Regional Convening

In philanthropy, meaningful change is the aim—it’s the purpose and the promise. But in striving for and achieving impact, have we been effective? Who decides the measures of success and what are the conditions that promote meaningful and enduring progress? Join the National Center for Family Philanthropy and the Phillips Foundation to explore how philanthropic families are accelerating the pace of Read More

Jeremy Smith

July 28, 2023
Jeremy Smith is the President of the Rainwater Charitable Foundation (RCF). Smith joined the Rainwater Charitable Foundation in April of 2009. RCF funds $50M to $60M annually in the areas of children’s well-being, neurodegenerative disease research (including the Tau Consortium and the Rainwater Prize Program) and education-related gifts in East Africa. Prior to joining the Rainwater team, Smith worked at Read More
Blog | From NCFP, Effective Family Philanthropy in Action

Freedom & Effectiveness Through Accountability

July 28, 2023 | Miki Akimoto, Ashley Blanchard
Because a body of men, holding themselves accountable to nobody, ought not to be trusted by anybody. – Thomas Payne It should go without saying that families who embark on philanthropy together have good intentions—to give back to  communities where families live and have made their wealth, to make a difference in the world, and to provide a place where Read More

Strategy Development Partner

July 26, 2023
The David Rockefeller Fund seeks a thoughtful and loving team to serve as Strategy Development Partners to accompany the organization in revising the current direction of our work and recommitting to a strategy that will allow us to be a more just, equitable and diverse funder. Beyond the traditional strategy development consultant role, this is an opportunity to partner with Read More

Vice President, Strategy and Impact

July 26, 2023
Established in 1988, The Tow Foundation is a family foundation committed to promoting justice, wellness, and access to opportunities so that individuals and communities can thrive. Grounded in its work in Connecticut and New York, the Foundation supports visionary leaders and nonprofit organizations that serve historically marginalized populations, helps individuals contribute to their communities and champions advancements and experiences that Read More
Blog | Effective Family Philanthropy in Action

Partnership Lifecycle and Exercising Funder Responsibility and Accountability

July 25, 2023 | Nicholas Banovetz
“I have seen that in any great undertaking it is not enough for a man to depend simply upon himself.” -Teton Sioux Tribe We’re in this together. Funders, grantees, and community. And while the dynamics of power and privilege exist, the values of collaboration, transparency, and responsibility define good philanthropy. At the Better Way Foundation, we work alongside grantees and Read More

Nicholas Banovetz

July 25, 2023
Nicholas Banovetz serves as the Executive Director of the Better Way Foundation. His career has encompassed leading complex strategies and building relationships to advance the mission of an organization, including 15 years across the business, philanthropy, and nonprofit sectors. Prior to the Better Way Foundation, Nicholas served as Chief of Staff for Great MN Schools—a venture philanthropy network of foundations Read More

Angelique Power

July 25, 2023
Angelique Power is the President & CEO of The Skillman Foundation, a Detroit-based foundation that partners with people to transform education systems, nurturing the brilliance of Detroit youth. With assets over $550 million, The Skillman Foundation provides approximately $23 million in grants annually. Under Power’s tenure, The Skillman Foundation has led a community-rooted strategic planning process to rethink its grantmaking Read More

Cassie Bean

July 21, 2023
Cassie Bean is a Director of Programs at the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP). In her role, Cassie collaborates with other members of the program team to deliver meaningful learning opportunities and events for NCFP’s community.  Additionally, she designs and implements a subset of programs, including the BIPOC, Non-Family Staff, Engaging Youth Peer Networks, and the Racial Justice Learning Read More