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Events & Webinars | Webinars

Mission Investing: Resources and Advice for Family Philanthropy
July 13, 2017 | Ariella Rotenberg, Jake Sargent, Lenora Suki
While mission investing is a trend that’s sweeping the field, families may face a variety of unexpected challenges when implementing a mission (or impact) investment strategy. This webinar will highlight family philanthropists sharing insights on how mission investing has worked for their purposes, and how you can make it work for yours! We’ll discuss how to navigate family dynamics, mission Read More
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

NCFP Nonfamily Staff Peer Network Discussion Group: Achieving Equity…How Exactly? (Call 2)
June 13, 2017 | Kelly Chopus, Kris Putnam-Walkerly, Patrick Troska
The idea of incorporating equity in philanthropy is gaining traction in the field. The reasons why may be obvious – from longstanding commitments to helping those most marginalized to recent electoral outcomes. But the how of embracing equity can prove elusive – especially when family foundations turn that equity lens inward. What does equity “look like” inside a foundation? Where Read More
Events & Webinars | Webinars

21st Century Philanthropic Pipelines for Twentysomethings
June 8, 2017 | Alexis Marion, Carver Murphy, McQuillin Murphy, Adam Rockefeller Growald
How do we inspire and prepare the best generation of philanthropic leaders for the field and for our family work?​ Now in NCFP’s 20th year, we’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to be a 20-something philanthropist in the 21st century.  This webinar will feature a discussion among early career family philanthropists, showcasing successful strategies for strengthening philanthropic engagement. Read More
Events & Webinars | Community Foundations Network

Community Foundation Spark Session: Serving Families Who Use Multiple Philanthropic Tools
May 25, 2017 | Abbe Temkin, Todd Hanson, Tony Macklin
Philanthropic families are increasingly using multiple tools and strategies to achieve their goals for social impact. Creative examples from NCFP’s network include:  a private foundation with funds at multiple community foundations, a donor-advised fund and impact investing portfolio, establishing a family foundation and a 501(C)(4) nonprofit or Political Action Committee, and giving through a family business and a charitable fund. Read More
Events & Webinars | Webinars

Balancing Family Privacy and Public Trust: Transparency in Family Philanthropy
May 11, 2017 | Chris Rurik, Richard Russell, Richard Woo
While transparency is an important value in principle, what do you do when your foundation’s privacy is also your family’s privacy? How do we balance the need for public accountability with a family’s right to privacy? What do the tough but important questions regarding transparency and accountability mean for family philanthropy and how can foundations think strategically about these questions? Read More
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

NCFP Nonfamily Staff Peer Network Discussion Group: Achieving Equity…How Exactly? (Call 1)
April 25, 2017 | Kelly Chopus, Kris Putnam-Walkerly, Patrick Troska
The idea of incorporating equity in philanthropy is gaining traction in the field. The reasons why may be obvious – from longstanding commitments to helping those most marginalized to recent electoral outcomes. But the how of embracing equity can prove elusive – especially when family foundations turn that equity lens inward. What does equity “look like” inside a foundation? Where Read More
Events & Webinars | Webinars

Spending Up: A Discussion on Strategic Lifespan at the Quixote Foundation
April 13, 2017 | Jeffrey Solomon, Lenore Hanisch, June L. Wilson
In the 2015 Trends Study, NCFP found that nearly three-quarters of all family foundations are still considering whether they want to limit their philanthropic lifespans. This webinar features a roundtable discussion on questions to ask your organization, values and beliefs that play into the decision, and the benefits and costs of choosing to spend up your foundation, featuring the perspectives of two leaders from The Quixote Foundation, which completed its “spend up” process in December 2017. Read More
Events & Webinars | Webinars

Equity, Inclusion, and Connecting with Community in Family Philanthropy
March 9, 2017 | James Gore, Leticia Peguero, Nancy Chan, Sahar Afrakhan
What does inclusivity mean for family philanthropy? How can we promote diversity, community engagement, and openness while retaining the family focus of our giving practices? This session will feature a conversation on strategies for connecting with community and building an equity lens into your grantmaking and internal operations. Read More
Events & Webinars | Community Foundations Network

Community Foundation Spark Session: Readying Your Community Foundation to Serve Philanthropic Families
February 16, 2017 | Rob MacPherson, Ruth Purcell-Jones, Tony Macklin
You’ve successfully attracted Donor-Advised Funds and developed solid relationships with those founding donors. But now they’re asking for help with tougher issues such as preparing heirs to be responsible givers, dealing with geographic dispersion and generational differences in giving, and improving family communications and problem-solving skills. (If they’re not asking now, they will be soon…). How will your foundation respond, Read More
Events & Webinars | Webinars

Becoming a Successful Board Chair: Tips and Advice from Your Peers
February 9, 2017 | Alice Buhl, Susan Briggs, Nancy Cable, J.H. Dow Davis
Board chairs play an important and indispensable role in family foundations. Much more than just an honorary title, serving as board chair requires extra preparation, time, and specific skillsets. Join NCFP as we learn from The Arthur Vining Davis Foundation Board Chair and President about the wide range of tasks and responsibilities facing board chairs, including overseeing board meetings, succession Read More

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