What services do sponsor organizations for donor-advised funds typically offer?
Donor-advised fund sponsor organizations offer a wide range of services to donors. These services vary among individual sponsor types and organizations. Read More
Program Plan 2019 NCFP- Community Foundations
December 4, 2018 | National Center for Family Philanthropy
2019 Programs Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Theme Building Blocks for Success Family Culture & Values Solidifying Service Frameworks Going from Good to Great Webinar From 2-3pm Feb 28: CF Family Philanthropy Services: Building Blocks for Success – assessing capacity, creating early wins, measuring progress, setting stage for growth; using Playbook tools (open to whole CF field to allow new CFs to see our Read More
What are the roles of board committees?
June 20, 2017 | National Center for Family Philanthropy
Board committees are at the heart of good governance. Committee members should make the necessary decisions and provide the day-to-day oversight needed to ensure that a family foundation board follows its fiduciary and legal obligations. Refer to Policy Central: Board Commitees for examples of how to organize your foundation’s committees. Once board roles have been established, you should then determine how you Read More
Common Causes of Conflict
May 16, 2014 | National Center for Family Philanthropy
Whatever differences your family may have, those differences need not get in the way of your philanthropic goals. Your challenge is to find ways to channel the bonds of family in the service of a shared vision and anticipate the conflicts that inevitably arise. Read More
Pride of Place: The George Gund Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
July 10, 2019 | National Center for Family Philanthropy
The George Gund Foundation’s commitment to Cleveland remains steadfast despite the tremendous changes that have occurred in Northeast Ohio and within the foundation. Read More
Donor-Advised Funds for a Variety of Purposes: Examples from the Oregon Community Foundation
April 23, 2019 | Laura Winter
This collection of case examples shares insight into many of the various reasons that donors and families establish DAFs as a core part of their philanthropic strategy. Read More
Reflections on the Grantee-Funder Relationship: The Hidden Leaf Foundation
July 28, 2017 | Hidden Leaf Foundation
How can we at Hidden Leaf address the power imbalance that exists between the two groups? How can transformative practice assist us in building a more honest and collaborative relationship? How can we support other funders in building more authentic relationships with their grantees? Read More
Philanthropy Lessons: The Power Dynamic
November 6, 2015 | Jen Bokoff
This video from Exponent Philanthropy's 9-part Philanthropy Lessons series explores the dynamics of grantor/grantee relationship, and provides practical actions that family foundation staff can take to lessen the power differential between your foundation and your grantees. Read More
The U.S. Trust Study of the Philanthropic Conversation: Understanding advisor approaches and client expectations
October 8, 2013 | Bank of America Private Bank, The Philanthropic Initiative
The vast majority of high net worth (HNW) individuals give to charity, and many feel that philanthropy is an important aspect of their wealth experience. HNW individuals are increasingly relying on professional advisors for support with their charitable activity. However, the philanthropic conversations with and advice provided by their advisors are not always aligned to their needs. Several disconnects between HNW individuals and advisors center on the initiation and substance of their philanthropic discussions. Read More
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