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The Family Giving Lifecycle

While every philanthropic journey is unique, there are points at which all families must make decisions. The NCFP Family Giving Lifecycle provides the tools you need to make decisions that lead to effective outcomes at each stage of your philanthropic lifecycle.

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The NCFP Guide to Navigating Transitions

Guide
Cara Binder-Kopchick

In family philanthropy, transitions are often exceptionally complex. This guide offers leaders a framework to think about transitions in…

The NCFP Guide to Donor-Advised Funds

Guide
Elaine Gast Fawcett Audrey Jacobs

One of the early choices every philanthropic family must make is the vehicle they will use to facilitate their philanthropy. Many families…