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Qualities of the Good Trustee

Posted on November 4, 2002 by John Nason

In ‘Foundation Trusteeship: Service in the Public Interest,’ John Nason revisited his exploration of the role of philanthropic governance that he began in his 1977 landmark book, ‘Trustees and the Future of Foundations.’ In his second volume, Nason offered a list of the ten qualities of a good trustee, provided here… Read More

Internship application (Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation)

Posted on October 30, 2002 by Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation

Application for an internship at the North Carolina-based Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation… Read More

Example of a family foundation spending policy

Posted on October 28, 2002 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Sample policy describing the goals of one foundation’s annual spending policy, and the methods it will use to achieve those goals… Read More

Statement of Board Culture (Surdna Foundation)

Posted on October 28, 2002 by Surdna Foundation

This statement from the Surdna Foundation describes the Board’s goals for the culture of its staff and board interactions… Read More

Conflict of interest policy (Self Foundation)

Posted on October 27, 2002 by Self Family Foundation

The South Carolina-based Self Foundation’s policy on dealing with potential conflicts of interest between board members and grantees. The Foundation encourages board members to play an active role in the community by serving as board members or other-wise being involved with a wide spectrum of nonprofit organizations. … Read More

Checklist of Fiduciary Responsibilities

Posted on June 13, 1999 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

This checklist of board fiduciary responsibilities from 'Investment Issues for Family Funds' includes questions on the areas of investment knowledge and oversight; reporting requirements; and planning for the future… Read More

Qualities of the Good Trustee

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Qualities of the Good Trustee

Posted on November 4, 2002 by John Nason

Internship application (Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation)

Posted on October 30, 2002 by Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation

Example of a family foundation spending policy

Posted on October 28, 2002 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

Statement of Board Culture (Surdna Foundation)

Posted on October 28, 2002 by Surdna Foundation

Conflict of interest policy (Self Foundation)

Posted on October 27, 2002 by Self Family Foundation

Checklist of Fiduciary Responsibilities

Posted on June 13, 1999 by National Center for Family Philanthropy

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