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Values, Kids, Philanthropy, and COVID-19
April 29, 2020 | Katie Scott
We’re eating more meals together than we ever have before. We are getting to know our neighbors better. We see our child or children more hours of the day, and many of us are fortunate enough to hear the sounds of toys and giggles filling our homes. Ok, while all of these facts are true (and my son is adorable Read More
Blog | Voices from the Field

Brutal Truth and Credible Hope
April 28, 2020 | Lowell Weiss, Mario Morino
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published here and is re-posted with permission. The wonderful Cheryl Collins told us, with the firm but loving tone she used in her schoolteacher days, that we must use this platform to share both brutal honesty and credible hope. So that’s what we’re going to try to do. Brutal Truth: We’re in for a rough ride. Some ER Read More
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Rethinking “Us” and “Them” in Family Philanthropy
April 22, 2020 | Ashley Blanchard, Kelin E. Gersick, Ph.D.
In the past few weeks, we have been inundated with information about how philanthropy can respond to this pandemic. Many emergency and collaborative funds are being formed by reputable intermediaries, making it easier to get money into the hands of those who need it most. It’s heartening to see the clear and consistent messages coming from all parts of the sector: assure your grantee partners that you have their back; keep your funding flexible; support both immediate needs and long-term recovery; and focus on the most vulnerable. We’ve learned these lessons from other crises and need to apply them now. Read More
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Stories From China: Donors Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis
April 21, 2020 | Ying Lu
The Chinese city where the new coronavirus became endemic in January—Wuhan, in Hubei Province—lifted its 76-day lockdown on Wednesday, April 8. About 65,000 people were expected to leave Wuhan to meet their families or go back to their work place by train and plane. While the whole country is celebrating the unlocking of Wuhan and embracing a normal life we Read More
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Philanthropy in the Time of COVID-19
April 17, 2020 | Carmen Rojas
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published here and is re-posted with permission. What are we going to do to shift the balance of power & resources? Over the last couple of weeks, foundations and donors have made proclamations about how this crisis will change their giving practice. Many have tried to prove how the crisis has been a turning Read More
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Tips and Tools for Working from Home
April 16, 2020 | Katie Scott
NCFP is thinking of all of you at this difficult time. We hope you and your family are well. Like many of you, NCFP has closed its offices and staff has now settled into a routine of working and communicating remotely. For most of us, this is a new adjustment; however, this is not my first stint as a remote Read More
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A Clarion Call for Family Philanthropy
April 13, 2020 | Nicholas A. Tedesco
Dear Community Members, This past weekend marked a period of deep reflection for many around the world—the beginning of Passover, celebration of Easter, and preparation for Ramadan. It also marked one month since the World Health Organization named COVID-19 a global pandemic and our lives changed unhesitatingly. One month since the world began to close its borders; one month since Read More
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COVID-19: Using a Racial Justice Lens Now to Transform Our Future
April 9, 2020 | Lori Villarosa
“Black Families Matter,” Miki Jourdan Editor’s Note: This article was originally published by NPQ online, on March 30, 2020. Used with permission. For most of us, COVID-19 global pandemic’s breathtaking impact on the well-being and security of our family, friends, and neighbors and on our economy, healthcare, social services, and beyond has moved from abstractness to a harsh reality. We have Read More

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