Sample Case Statements E-Book
A ‘Case Statement’ is a document that provides basic information about an organization, program or ministry. Read More
Philanthropic Services Canvas (Blank PDF Version)
September 10, 2019
A blank version of the 11x17 PDF planning tool that contains key questions in each section of the canvas and links to the appropriate units in the Playbook to help you develop answers that make sense for your foundation. Read More
Using the Business Model Canvas
September 10, 2019
Provides instructions and self-reflection questions for each section of NCFP's business model canvas for community foundations, part of the Community Foundations Playbook. Read More
Philanthropic Services Canvas Annotated
September 10, 2019
An 11x17 PDF planning tool that contains key questions in each section of the canvas and links to the appropriate units in the Playbook to help you develop answers that make sense for your foundation. Read More
Using the Case Statement Worksheet
September 10, 2019
An internal case statement can be an important tool for building support among your executive leaders and board. Many community foundations and nonprofits use case statements to help build support among potential donors and other supporters for initiatives such as capital campaigns and new programs. These statements typically outline an organization’s mission and vision, describe a challenge it is trying Read More
Philanthropic Services Case Statement Worksheet
September 10, 2019
This worksheet is intended to help community foundations develop internal case statements that are used to show key internal stakeholders the need for family philanthropy services — and outline how giving families can help the foundation achieve its vision for its community. Read More
Gender and Giving Across Communities of Color
September 5, 2019 | Andrea Pactor
During Q & A at a conference, a woman in the audience stood up and commented, “This research is interesting, but I don’t see myself in it.” Her comment stayed with me. At the Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI), our studies on gender and philanthropy account for factors that affect charitable giving, such as income, wealth, education, race, and health of Read More
Transparency Case Study: Bush Foundation
September 3, 2019 | Elaine Gast Fawcett
What choices do family foundations and funds have when it comes to transparency? And what approaches do other families take when it comes to managing transparency, communications, and privacy? NCFP’s new guide, Transparency in Family Philanthropy: Opening to the Possibilities examines how family funders are thinking about transparency. Read More
Christine Dawson
August 29, 2019
Christine Dawson, CFRE is Vice President of Philanthropic Services at the Community Foundation for Monterey County and a Certified Fund Raising Executive. Christine helps individuals, families and businesses realize their philanthropic vision. Since 2011 she has overseen the Philanthropic Resource Department and helps donors give more effectively through charitable funds, life-income vehicles and legacy giving. Christine has over twenty five years’ Read More
Funder Spotlight: Hill-Snowdon Foundation
August 29, 2019 | The Whitman Institute
Editor’s note: This is part of an ongoing series by the Whitman Institute (TWI), featuring foundations that practice trust-based philanthropy, that acknowledge the power dynamics and realities facing nonprofits, and that invite more authentic relationships and communication with grantees. This piece originally appeared on the Whitman Institute’s website and appears with permission. The Hill-Snowdon Foundation is a DC-based foundation committed to supporting Read More
We’re here to equip you with the tools you need to make a meaningful impact. Contact NCFP for support.
Keep up with trends in family philanthropy. Subscribe to our newsletter.
Gain access to personalized support and a network of peers. Join our community!