258 Results for “Community Foundations Family Philanthropy Network”

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#TrustCreatesImpact—Now More Than Ever  
July 1, 2020 | Julia Oestreich
In the US, groups like the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project and The Whitman Institute have worked to shift the culture of philanthropy to focus on sharing power, working collaboratively, and building trust-based, equitable relationships. As the sector and the world have grappled with COVID-19 in recent months, it’s clear that the work these groups have elevated is becoming both increasingly critical Read More
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Collaboration in a Time of Crisis
June 24, 2020 | Mary O’Reilly
COVID-19 represents a war on two fronts—a public health crisis that has already killed over 400,000 people, and an economic one that has threatened the livelihoods of millions. Because the challenge is so massive, and the needs so great, collaborative philanthropy has been key to coordinating effective responses and allocating funds to reach the greatest number of people in need. Read More
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COVID-19: Using a Racial Justice Lens Now to Transform Our Future
April 9, 2020 | Lori Villarosa
“Black Families Matter,” Miki Jourdan Editor’s Note: This article was originally published by NPQ online, on March 30, 2020. Used with permission. For most of us, COVID-19 global pandemic’s breathtaking impact on the well-being and security of our family, friends, and neighbors and on our economy, healthcare, social services, and beyond has moved from abstractness to a harsh reality. We have Read More
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NCFP Signs Joint Statement Promoting Greater Payout
April 2, 2020 | Nicholas A. Tedesco
Dear Community Members, It has been said many times and will continue to be said: this is a challenging time. Communities are in crisis, nonprofits are at risk, and markets are struggling. But, philanthropy was built for moments like these—ones that require a nimble response and compassionate heart. Accordingly, many donors are embracing this opportunity to mobilize resources to address Read More
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Learning to Give with the Next Gen Giving Circle
December 5, 2019 | Next Gen Giving Circle
“I found a career in philanthropy on Craigslist,” says Carlyn Madden, a co-founder of the Next Gen Giving Circle and now a consultant to funders and nonprofits. “Does it get more Millennial than that?” An avid volunteer, Carlyn was hired right out of college by The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, the Washington, DC region’s largest private foundation. There she Read More
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A Healthy Democracy Needs Local and National Funding
July 26, 2019 | Joe Goldman
For many, this moment can feel overwhelming and even paralyzing. From climate crises to the opioid epidemic and growing social divides, it can seem impossible to prioritize our philanthropic efforts. As president of a national foundation focused on the health of the American political system, I receive calls daily from family philanthropists who have added the health of our democracy Read More

Vic De Luca
February 15, 2019
Victor De Luca has been the president of the Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation since 2000. Established in 1947, the Foundation supports grassroots organizations and movements in the United States working to change environmental, social, economic and political conditions to bring about a more just, equitable and sustainable world. Vic joined the Foundation in 1991 as a program officer. Vic is Read More

Kelly Chopus
February 15, 2019
Kelly Chopus is a social responsibility and philanthropy executive with extensive experience in strategic external relations, corporate giving and community building.  She most recently served as the president and Chief Executive Officer of the Robins Foundation in Richmond, Virginia, where she was responsible for the operations, management and grant making for the one of the region’s largest family foundations. She Read More

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