Effective family philanthropy is a collective commitment to creating lasting and meaningful change in our communities. Ultimately, effective family philanthropy embodies four core principles: accountability, equity, reflection and learning, and relationships.
NCFP developed a guide to help demystify the internal and external practices that promote positive outcomes and prepare families to create meaningful change. It explores the four principles and is intended to be a catalyst for reflection, intention, and a commitment to action from the family philanthropy field.
Why the Principles Matter
Accountability
Equity
Reflection and Learning
Relationships
Effective Family Philanthropy in Action
NCFP partners with Inside Philanthropy to share the stories of effective families. The selection of articles from the series below demonstrates how families are putting the principles into practice.
Tegan and Brian Acton
How Billionaire Couple Tegan and Brian Acton Are Giving in the Bay Area and Beyond
The Compton Foundation
Here’s How a Longtime Family Foundation Fractured, and Shifted Gears for a Meaningful Final Act
The Roundhouse Foundation
How the Family Behind a Sportswear Behemoth Is Expanding Its Philanthropy for Rural Communities
The Woodcock Foundation
The Evolution of the Woodcock Foundation: A Progressive Family Funder Branches Out
The Cricket Island Foundation
What It Looks Like When a Multigenerational Family Foundation Makes All Voices Equal
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