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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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November 2025: Network News

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NCFP strives to connect its members to resources, best practices, and to peer funders. Network News highlights updates from our members and…

The Value of Capacity Building to Increase Nonprofits’ Impact

Blog Post
Maggie McGoldrick

As nonprofits face federal funding cuts and a shifting regulatory environment, many funders are turning to capacity building to provide additional support and ensure sustainability of their grantee partners.

Practices for Engaging the Next Generation in Your Philanthropy

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Maggie McGoldrick Nicholas A. Tedesco

Leaders at multigenerational family foundations share successful ways to engage the next generation by providing meaningful opportunities to participate, sharing power, prioritizing learning, and more.

September 2025: Network News

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NCFP strives to connect its members to resources, best practices, and to peer funders. Network News highlights updates from our members and…

The Complete Guide to Family Philanthropy and Donor-Advised Funds

Tools and Frameworks
Elaine Gast Fawcett Audrey Jacobs

This resource provides guidance for donors and families considering donor-advised funds. Whether you are a donor exploring a DAF or a philanthropic or wealth advisor working with families, this guide is designed to help you gauge whether a DAF is the right tool.

August 2025: Network News

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NCFP strives to connect its members to resources, best practices, and to peer funders. Network News highlights updates from our members and…

Using Your Voice and Influence to Complement Your Grantmaking 

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Maggie McGoldrick

Funders can use their voice and influence to amplify their grantmaking, something that is particularly important as nonprofits face a dearth of funds. From signing pledges to signal solidarity and take action to bold peer-to-peer calls to action and transparent communication, family philanthropy is using its voice to meet the moment.

Planning for Effective Next-Generation Engagement

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Kaky McGinness Grant Pat Lummus

To improve its next-generation engagement and onboarding processes, the Sartain Lanier Family Foundation partnered with Grant Philanthropic Advisors to develop a ‘learning ladder’ that introduces the next generation to important skills and philanthropic knowledge and supports a smoother transition to board service. 

July 2025: Network News

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NCFP strives to connect its members to resources, best practices, and to peer funders. Network News highlights updates from our members and…

Relationships and Power: Listening Well

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February 10, 2026

Join us to explore how intentional practices of listening can help shift power between philanthropic families and their partners, within…

Ask NCFP: How do we set expectations about our funding capacity?

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Maggie McGoldrick

Being transparent and setting clear expectations about your funding capacity is necessary to be a good partner to your grantees, especially during times of uncertainty. But, even if you can’t sustain an increase funding, consider how your time, expertise, and connections can provide additional support to your nonprofit partners.