91 Results for “Emerging Family Leaders”

Blog | Voices from the Field

Join the Climate Philanthropy Movement: A Conversation with McKnight’s Noa Staryk
June 9, 2022 | Noa Staryk
We sat down with Noa Staryk, board chair at McKnight Foundation, to learn more about their nation-leading approach to climate philanthropy. From grantmaking to investment strategies, Noa provides sharp insights and inspiration for other funders looking to join the movement. Please visit our Climate Change Content Collection if you are interested in learning more. NCFP: Can you tell me a bit Read More
Blog | From NCFP

Lead and Give with Bravery and Humility
February 1, 2022 | Nicholas A. Tedesco
Society is calling leaders to action: demanding fundamental changes in our mindsets, how we operate, and what we pursue. Responding to the call requires us to step into unknown spaces and discomfort and to go beyond platitudes and statements of support. The bold step into action challenges us to be brave, vulnerable, and humble. Leadership is hard. It is messy. Read More
Blog | From NCFP

Moving Strategy to Action: Meet NCFP’s New CIO
December 8, 2021
We are thrilled to welcome Miki Akimoto to the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) team as our inaugural chief impact officer. In this new role, Miki will partner with our President and CEO, Nick Tedesco, to implement an ambitious strategic plan: aligning and integrating relationship management, revenue, and program strategies, enhancing sector partnerships, and ensuring a strong measurement and Read More
Blog | Voices from the Field

Giving Circle Spotlight: Ecowomanist Institute ELM Giving Circle
November 24, 2021 | Veronica Kyle, Valerie Hill Rawls
Grapevine, an online platform for giving circles, interviewed one of its community members to shed light on their origin story, the power of giving together, and how they have built community. We’d love to hear your origin story. How did your giving circle come to be?  The giving circle came as a result of our inaugural Southeast Region EcoWomanist Institute Read More

Jumi Falusi
August 25, 2021
Ms. Falusi is Senior Vice President and Philanthropy Advisor at Bessemer Trust. In this role, she advises individuals and families on a range of philanthropy topics including strategic grantmaking, governance best practices, establishing charitable entities, and engaging the next generation. She also designs and facilitates in-depth family philanthropy learning sessions. Prior to joining Bessemer, Jumi was a private wealth advisor Read More
Blog | Featured Article

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
Knowledge Center | Article

How can 21st century collaboration enable greater social impact?
June 10, 2021 | Debi Blizard, Zoe True
As philanthropists lean into global challenges like climate change and economic inequality, it is easy to see that no one person or organization can shift the tide on these issues by themselves. To move the needle on these complex problems we must understand how to work together better, both externally with our partners as well as internally across groups and 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
Knowledge Center | Impact Story

Learning from Each Other: The Dyson Foundation
January 5, 2021
Note: The following are excerpted from essays written by Anne E. Dyson, M.D. and Robert R. Dyson; they were originally published in the 1996 and 1997 annual reports for The Dyson Foundation and re-released in 2001 as part of NCFP’s Living the Legacy guide. Celebration of a Life: From the 1996 Report He left quite a mark on this world, 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

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