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The Experiences of a Foundation With a Limited Life: Benefits and Challenges (MAVA Foundation)

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Lynda Mansson

Drawing on reflections from the director general of the MAVA Foundation and learnings from foundations that have recently closed, this article also discusses how to prepare for the end date of a limited-life foundation. MAVA, a Swiss-based grantmaking foundation for 25 years, has a planned end date of 2022. The article features key lessons for foundations considering closure, and will… Read More

The Canary Fund: Participatory Grantmaking at the David Rockefeller Fund

Posted on September 14, 2020 by David Rockefeller Fund

The following excerpt from Leading with Love and Gratitude: The David Rockefeller Fund at 30 shares the story of the DR Fund’s work and strategies seeking to address the long-term impact of penal system policies on people, families, and communities, featuring the participatory grantmaking approach of the Canary Fund. In 2016–17, Lukas Haynes established a path-breaking DR Fund fellowship program… Read More

Pride of Place: Bradley-Turner Foundation, Columbus, Georgia

Posted on July 10, 2019

If the challenge of managing a place-based foundation across multiple generations is daunting to many, it makes sense to look closely to the Bradley-Turner Foundation as the fifth generation of that family prepares to welcome the sixth to the work of the family foundation. … Read More

Pride of Place: The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Foundation, Fairview, Texas

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Virginia M. Esposito

Shirley Gonzalez, board president of the Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Foundation, traces her roots in Texas well before the lifetime of her maternal uncle who made his wealth after the discovery of gas wells on his property. … Read More

Pride of Place: The George Gund Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio

Posted on July 10, 2019 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

The George Gund Foundation’s commitment to Cleveland remains steadfast despite the tremendous changes that have occurred in Northeast Ohio and within the foundation. … Read More

Donor-Advised Fund Impact Story: Engaging Donors in Impact investing to Leverage Local Impact at the Central New York Community Foundation

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Audrey Jacobs

The Central New York Community Foundation's impact investing program allocates up to 5% of its general funds towards loans, loan guarantees, nonprofit equity investments and other impact investment strategies and engage donors in these opportunities through their donor-advised funds. … Read More

Celebrating the Possibilities of Family Philanthropy and the People and Communities We Serve

Posted on April 23, 2019 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

NCFP celebrated its 20th anniversary by sharing videos of unique stories from those in our network. This special compilation video shares perspectives from many of the dedicated family members and staff who are part of our international network and who think big each day about what’s possible when we join, empower, and celebrate the people and communities we serve… Read More

Donor-Advised Funds for a Variety of Purposes: Examples from the Oregon Community Foundation

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Laura Winter

This collection of case examples shares insight into many of the various reasons that donors and families establish DAFs as a core part of their philanthropic strategy… Read More

Donor-Advised Fund Impact Story: Impact Investing at the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation

Posted on April 22, 2019 by New Hampshire Charitable Foundation

The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation's Impact Investment Fund offers a strategic way for foundation donors to pool charitable resources, invest in local communities and earn a financial return… Read More

Celebrating Your Family, Community, and Philanthropy: An Interview with Farhad Ebrahimi of the Chorus Fund

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Farhad Ebrahimi

NCFP celebrated its 20th anniversary by sharing videos of unique stories from those in our network. In this video, Chorus Foundation Founder Farhad Ebrahimi invites us all to re imagine the role of philanthropy—and both the opportunities and power it provides… Read More

The Experiences of a Foundation With a Limited Life: Benefits and Challenges (MAVA Foundation)

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The Experiences of a Foundation With a Limited Life: Benefits and Challenges (MAVA Foundation)

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Lynda Mansson

The Canary Fund: Participatory Grantmaking at the David Rockefeller Fund

Posted on September 14, 2020 by David Rockefeller Fund