The monthly Fundamentals of Family Philanthropy webinar series explores the core tenets and practice of effective family philanthropy—from motivations and values to governance, grantmaking, succession, and more. The series equips giving families with the latest information and concrete takeaways about evergreen topics in the donor lifecycle and features stories from a wide range of donor families to illustrate critical practices in a diverse set of contexts. Designed for seasoned practitioners and newcomers alike, the series is available to NCFP Members and Network Partners.
View our 2025 webinars below and find more information—including registration details and recordings of past webinars—by clicking the link. Recordings of 2023 and 2024 Fundamentals webinars are also available below.
Upcoming Webinars
Recent Webinars
Trends in Family Philanthropy 2025 Report: Exploring the Main Findings
January 14, 2025
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Laying the Foundation Part One: Defining Family and Its Role
February 11, 2025
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Laying the Foundation Part Two: Governance Structures and Considerations
March 11, 2025
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Laying the Foundation Part Three: Aligning Your Vehicles with Your Values
April 8, 2025
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Funding Equity: Disability Inclusion in Grantmaking
May 13, 2025
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A Philanthropy for Our Times: Reimagining Purpose and Practice in a New Era
June 10, 2025
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Evolving Your Family Philanthropy: Family Engagement and Legacy
July 8, 2025
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Evolving Your Family Philanthropy: Staffing Structures
August 12, 2025
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Evolving Your Family Philanthropy: Bold Transparency
September 9, 2025
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Social Impact Strategies: People and Place
November 18, 2025
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2024 Webinars
Cultural and Faith-Based Funding Approaches in Family Philanthropy
February 13, 2024
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Rural Places as an Equity Strategy
March 12, 2024
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21st-Century Governance Part One: Participatory and Collaborative Operations and Strategies
March 25, 2025
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21st-Century Governance Part Two: Strategically Using Partnerships and Collaborating for Systems Change
April 9, 2024
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21st-Century Governance Part Three: Family Philanthropies as Stewards of a Public Trust
May 14, 2024
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Clarifying Your Purpose and Legacy Part One: NCFP’s Family Giving Lifecycle Curriculum
June 11, 2024
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Clarifying Your Purpose and Legacy Part Two: Generational Transitions
July 9, 2024
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Meeting the Moment Part One: Philanthropic Vehicles to Fund Democracy
August 13, 2024
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Meeting the Moment Part Two: Effective Communication and Building Consensus through Change
September 10, 2024
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Meeting the Moment Part Three: Shifting Power & Participatory Practices
October 8, 2024
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Values in Action: Thinking Strategically About Your Family Philanthropy’s Lifespan
November 12, 2024
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A Racial Reparations Framework for Family Philanthropy
December 10, 2024
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2023 Webinars
Philanthropic Purpose, Motivations, and Values
January 12, 2023
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The Essentials of Good Governance
February 9, 2023
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Demystifying Trust-Based Practices: Trust in Action
March 29, 2023
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Preparing for and Managing a Productive Board Chair Transition
April 13, 2023
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The Case for Multiple Giving Vehicles
May 11, 2023
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Managing Family Dynamics in Governance
June 8, 2023
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Fiduciary Responsibilities and Legal Basics in Family Philanthropy
August 16, 2023
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Operationalizing Equity Practices
September 14, 2023
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Developing a Purpose-Aligned Budget
September 27, 2023
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Internal Evaluation and Learning
October 12, 2023
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Listening and Feedback: Tools to Assess Your Philanthropy
November 9, 2023
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Your Impact Strategy Doesn’t Stop at Your Grantmaking
December 14, 2023
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