Events & Webinars | Webinars

Rural Places as an Equity Strategy

Designed for family philanthropies that work in or are curious about rural areas, this session will offer insights to supporting rural communities. Learn how an equity strategy should include rural areas, and explore the unique challenges and successes of investing in and working with these communities. Attendees will gain knowledge in the similarities between urban and rural funding, including the Read More
Events & Webinars | Webinars

Cultural and Faith-Based Funding Approaches in Family Philanthropy

February 13, 2024 | Vivian Long, Laura Herrick, Dilnaz Waraich
This session will explore the dynamic ways in which cultural and faith-based values can shape and inform the mission and impact of your family’s philanthropic endeavors. Faith has been imbedded in US philanthropy from its earliest days and many donors continue to lean on those values when driving change. Some donors openly talk about the link between their faith and Read More
Events & Webinars | Webinars

21st-Century Governance Part One: Participatory and Collaborative Operations and Strategies

Please note this webinar was originally scheduled to take place on January 16, it has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 25. Family philanthropies are increasingly recognizing the power of inclusive and collaborative approaches to maximize their operations and impact—and to ensure that their philanthropy will bring more value to family members, grantees, community members, and others. During this session we Read More
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Engaging Youth Peer Network: Peer Connection and Community-Building

December 7, 2023
A space for network members to reflect on the past year and what they are hoping to accomplish in 2024. Take time to connect with peers in breakout sessions to discuss these topics, and share resources, tools, and strategies for inspiring youth in family philanthropy. If you are unable to attend this event, but are interested in being a part Read More
Events & Webinars | Regional Convenings

Balancing Individual and Family Interests in Collective Giving: Atlanta Regional Convening

December 15, 2023
Researchers from Lansberg Gersick Advisors hypothesized that families’ abilities to work together effectively in their philanthropy is dependent not only on the way they design their collective family foundation, but also in how they structure the philanthropic activities outside of it. They found that as families evolve, they face common dilemmas regarding their philanthropy—most critically, the choices they make about Read More
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

BIPOC Leaders Peer Network: Welcome & Network Launch

November 28, 2023 | Dr. LaTonya Penny, Audrey Jacobs
Be a part of the inaugural BIPOC Leaders Peer Network at NCFP. This network, centering community, connection, and celebration, is designed for leaders and practitioners of color in family philanthropy. At the first meeting, attendees will gather and reflect on the unique needs of BIPOC professionals working within family philanthropies and family systems. Join our network co-chairs, Dr. LaTonya Penny Read More
Events & Webinars | Community Foundations Network

Community Foundations Topical Call: Supporting Family Learning and Assessment

October 10, 2023 | Daria Teutonico
Intentional learning and right-sized assessment are hallmarks of effective philanthropy. Donors and foundations frequently ask such questions as: What impact have grantees had? Are we reasonable in our expectations of that impact? Are we making progress toward our goals and vision? Are we improving in our ability to govern and manage our work as a family? Community foundation staff often Read More
Events & Webinars | Regional Convenings

A Next Generation Perspective: The State of Philanthropy—San Francisco Regional Convening

In philanthropy, meaningful change is the aim—it’s the purpose and the promise. But in striving for and achieving impact, have we been effective? Who decides the measures of success and what are the conditions that promote meaningful and enduring progress? And how is the next generation particularly positioned to promote effectiveness? Join the National Center for Family Philanthropy and Northern California Read More
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Board Chair Peer Network: Connect with Your Peers

The role of the board chair as a philanthropic leader is ever-evolving, yet leadership is a resource that goes through cycles, or seasons. As leaders, we must learn to understand our own seasons, those of our organizations, and those of our partners. In this peer-led session, Network Co-Chairs Liz Bonner and Katherine Osborne Valdez will facilitate small group conversations continuing Read More
Events & Webinars | Regional Convenings

The Current State of Family Philanthropy: Seattle Regional Convening

In philanthropy, meaningful change is the aim—it’s the purpose and the promise. But in striving for and achieving impact, have we been effective? Who decides the measures of success and what are the conditions that promote meaningful and enduring progress? Join the National Center for Family Philanthropy to explore how philanthropic families are accelerating the pace of their giving, shifting their Read More