58 Results for “Emerging Family Leaders” in Blog

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Gift from Mackenzie Scott, Dan Jewett Helps NCFP Meet this Moment of Change
June 15, 2021 | Nicholas A. Tedesco
Change is upon us. Change for the world, where social norms and constructs are transforming. Change for the sector, where the purpose and practice of philanthropy is shifting. Change for philanthropic families, whose new leaders are emerging.  The National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) recognizes opportunity in change, because it marks moments ripe for innovation, learning, and collaboration. Today marks Read More
Blog | Voices from the Field

Establishing Tri-Sector Alliances To Combat COVID-19
April 28, 2021 | Giving Compass, Nancy Rauch Douzinas
This article was originally published by Giving Compass and is re-posted here with permission. Giving Compass’ Take: • Nancy Rauch Douzinas encourages business, government, and philanthropy to form tri-sector alliances as the only way to truly respond to COVID-19. • How can tri-sector alliances expedite coronavirus response efforts? What are you doing to enhance collaborative efforts in your own organization? • Read Read More
Blog | Effective Family Philanthropy in Action

Edgar Villanueva Speaks on Colonization, Wealth, and Next Steps for Philanthropy
December 2, 2020 | Nicholas A. Tedesco, Edgar Villanueva
About the Series Philanthropy is a practice borne out of compassion and commitment—and one that is deeply rooted in family. It’s also a practice that must continue to evolve to effectively meet the needs of the communities it seeks to serve. Thankfully, there are countless social sector leaders who are advancing the field with their bold ideas and unwavering enthusiasm Read More
Blog | From NCFP

Current Giving Landscape Calls Attention to Emergent Donor Behavior
November 10, 2020 | Nicholas A. Tedesco
Over the course of the last year, the world has witnessed unprecedented challenges—the unexpected presence of a devastating pandemic, growing awareness of longstanding racism and pervasive systemic inequality, and a movement to restore democracy. We are in a season of change…and philanthropy is not exempt. When donors were called to action in March, many responded without hesitation, shedding old patterns Read More
Blog | Voices from the Field

Accelerating Change: A Model for a Funding Response to COVID-19
May 12, 2020 | Marsha Davis
Like many of you, our fund has been rocked by this global pandemic. At The Tzedek Social Justice Fund (formerly known as the Amy Mandel and Katina Rodis Fund), our staff are juggling the lack of childcare and the time-consuming, sometimes traumatizing, preparation to protect the lives of the vulnerable individuals in our families. But organizationally what we hold is Read More
Blog | Voices from the Field

How Claneil Foundation Puts Relationships into Practice
February 22, 2020 | The Whitman Institute
Claneil Foundation has valued the importance of relationship since its inception. Over the last four years the foundation has deliberately reexamined its practices with this lens – and it’s been transformational. The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project’s Shaady Salehi sat down with Executive Director Mailee Walker to get the scoop on why they did this and what they’re learning along the way: Read More
Blog | Voices from the Field

Rural Philanthropy in Canada: 21st Century Strategies Bloom in Canada’s Hinterland
October 2, 2019 | John Lorinc
Editor’s Note: This article, first published in The Philanthropist, is first of a series that will explore rural philanthropy in Canada. A French translation is also available. When a group of Prince Edward County residents decided to establish a community foundation for the pastoral rural island region in eastern Ontario in 2008, they began not with an endowment, as is Read More

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