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The Science and Art of Family Giving

February 10, 2011 | Cynthia Gibson, William M. Dietel

So what is the best way to balance the science and art of family giving? How do families make good decisions around issues and causes that are not easily measured by data, or where change takes many years to realize? Read More

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Aging America and Why it Matters to Your Mission

January 13, 2011 | Carol Farquhar, Rob Mayer

Aging influences nearly every aspect of our communities and nation; regardless of your funding interests, older adults are increasingly relevant to your work. Read More

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Travel and entertainment policy and reimbursement form (Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation)

January 4, 2011 | Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation

Shows travel and entertainment policies and and reimbursement procedures including expense guidelines, expense report preparation, and reimbursement. Read More

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The David and Lucile Packard foundation commitment to inclusiveness and diversity

January 2, 2011 | David and Lucile Packard Foundation

Outlines The Packard Foundation’s promise of inclusiveness and diversity and includes the composition of the foundation’s board and staff. Read More

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Conflict of interest statement (Andrus Family Philanthropy program)

January 2, 2011 | Andrus Family Philanthropy Program

The Andrus Family Fund’s conflict of interest statement provides the foundation’s definition of conflict, discusses possible conflicts and describes procedures to handle potential conflicts. Read More

Blog | Featured Article

CEO Transitions in Family Foundations

December 15, 2010 | Alice Buhl

Among the most important tasks that any board confronts is the choice of head staff person. If anything, this decision has even greater significance in family foundations. Whether the position is vacant because of the retirement of a beloved CEO or the departure of a problematic one, CEO transitions in family foundations typically have three major stages: clarifying the foundation Read More

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The Value of Family in Philanthropy: Making the Case

December 9, 2010 | Virginia M. Esposito, Carrie Avery

Based on findings from NCFP's report, "The Power to Produce Wonders," this call is essential for anyone seeking to understand and make the case for continued support of the remarkable phenomenon that is American family philanthropy. Read More

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The Power of Mission Investing: One Family’s Story

November 18, 2010 | Lisa Hagerman, Richard Woo

As a mid-sized family foundation founded by the creator of the Russell 5000 index, the Russell Family Foundation in Gig Harbor, Washington offers a compelling portrait of the power of mission investing to achieve a funder. Read More

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Giving While Living

November 10, 2010 | Gara LaMarche, Lenore Hanisch

The number of limited life foundations is increasing. Donors who decide to spend their philanthropic resources while alive employ different strategies in their grantmaking and have different goals than those families whose philanthropies are planned to exist in perpetuity Read More

Blog | Ask NCFP

Tips and tools for effective family board meetings

October 15, 2010 | National Center for Family Philanthropy

This month’s Ask the Center features tips and tools for effective family board meetings from Marla Bobowick, former Vice President at BoardSource and founder of Bobowick Consulting, and Karie Brown, principal of KB Consulting and Board member of the Hidden Leaf Foundation. Marla and Karie were the featured speakers on the August 2010 Family Philanthropy Teleconference, Creative Agendas for More Read More

The Science and Art of Family Giving

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The Science and Art of Family Giving

Aging America and Why it Matters to Your Mission

Travel and entertainment policy and reimbursement form (Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation)

The David and Lucile Packard foundation commitment to inclusiveness and diversity

Conflict of interest statement (Andrus Family Philanthropy program)

CEO Transitions in Family Foundations

The Value of Family in Philanthropy: Making the Case

The Power of Mission Investing: One Family’s Story

Giving While Living

Tips and tools for effective family board meetings

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