91 Results for “Emerging Family Leaders”

Blog | Voices from the Field

Leveraging Social Sector Leadership: Opportunities for Family Philanthropy

September 24, 2015 | Lori Bartczak, Nora Silver
While the connection between strong leadership and effective organizations may seem obvious, navigating the variety of ways grantmakers can support leadership can seem overwhelming. In GEO’s recent publication, Leveraging Social Sector Leadership, the authors present research that lifts up what social sector leaders say they need to be successful and how grantmakers can support those needs. Read More
Events & Webinars | Webinars

Fellowship Programs: Honoring Family Legacy and Building Future Community Leaders

Are you interested in finding a new way to honor the legacy of a loved one? Would you like to further collaboration efforts with community leaders beyond your family’s grantmaking? Join us for an in-depth look into fellowship programs, an emerging community-based approach to meeting your charitable giving missions. Read More
Knowledge Center | Report

The Future of Family Philanthropy: Predicting and Preparing

July 6, 2014 | Michael Moody
The future of family philanthropy is an uncertain one, with dramatic changes taking place both in families and in philanthropy itself. But along with the uncertainty comes possibility and excitement; along with future challenges there are energized new donors and emerging innovations that could improve family giving in ways few would have predicted just a few years ago. Based on the Read More
Blog | Uncategorized

Susan Packard Orr Named First Distinguished Fellow in Family Philanthropy

BOSTON – The National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) today announced that Susan Packard Orr, Chair of the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, is its first Distinguished Fellow in Family Philanthropy. The announcement was made at the first National Forum on Family Philanthropy, taking place through May 9 in Cambridge, Mass. Participants include many of the country’s leading philanthropic families Read More
Blog | Featured Article

Working Together for Common Purpose: the First National Study of Family Philanthropy Through the Family Office

As the field of family philanthropy evolves, the options available to families for managing and making the most of their giving continue to keep pace. One option that a growing number of philanthropic families are considering is the creation of a single family office, a private entity that manages the investments and trusts for a single wealthy family—or multiple branches Read More
Events & Webinars | Webinars

Diverse Voices in Family Giving

What are the emerging trends in this area, and how can existing family philanthropies network with and promote increased and effective giving among a new generation of diverse donors and families? How can diverse donors learn from multi-generational family foundations, and vice versa? And how does the engagement of diverse voices enhance the field of family philanthropy, and the work of locally and regionally-focused family foundations and funds? Read More