David and Lucile Packard’s values were a clear North Star for the next generation of the Packard family, but Susan Packard Orr wishes she had some more direction from her parents. In this guide, she explores the questions that she wishes her and her fellow board members had asked of the founders, such as:
- Did you intend for the foundation to exist in perpetuity?
- What were your goals for family involvement?
- Who were your favorite grantees?
This guide will help families who are thinking about capturing the values, perspectives, and priorities of donors while they are living, and for any donor considering what types of guidance would be most helpful for future generations.