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Telling your story to maximize community impact
February 13, 2014 | Jay Ruderman, Kate Wolford, Lora Smith, Vince Stehle
Have you thought about using Twitter or google hangouts but aren’t sure if it is a good use of your time? Have you been approached by a long-time grantee who has an idea to create a film dedicated to highlighting their cause – and wondering if this is a good use of your philanthropic dollars? Have you been told to have a website but not sure it is worth the bother? Are you interested in learning how to leverage the reputation of the foundation in the twittersphere to make a difference in issues you care about? Read More
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The Power of Urgency: Options for Spending Down and Limited Life Foundations
November 14, 2013 | Alice Buhl, Joseph W. “Joe” Clark, Tony Proscio
This conversation will provide a fascinating look at the advantages and disadvantages of the limited life approach, both for the community of grantees and for family members themselves. Even if your family is not currently considering the limited life option, the strategic approaches taken by the boards of these foundations to achieve their goals will offer many valuable lessons and insights. Read More
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Disaster Philanthropy: the Role of Family Giving in Preparedness, Response and Recovery
June 13, 2013 | Barbara Andersen, Lois Mitchell, Lori Bertman, Regine A. Webster
Usually, disasters bring out the best in people. Donations to charities surge as television coverage increases. Government agencies work closely with non-profit organizations, private philanthropy, and corporations. Yet we know from experience that both coordination and effective spending of donor dollars is a particular challenge, not just while the disaster is underway, but also in the long-term, as rebuilding begins. Read More
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Over the River and Through the Woods: Geographic Dispersion in Family Philanthropy
May 9, 2013 | Evan Wood, Irene Siragusa, Jack Siragusa, Una O. Osili
With family members living far apart, what steps can families take to build family identity and bonds that once evolved naturally from living in close proximity? How can family members whose lives have taken different paths forge a genuinely collaborative team driven by a mission derived from and embraced by the family? How are families balancing the commitment to the foundation's "home town" and their growing concern for their own region? Read More

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