Michelle Beisker

January 18, 2019
Michelle Beisker is Vice President of Development at the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. She provides guidance and support to donors to help them achieve their charitable giving goals. She is responsible for the asset development activities for the Community Foundation – overseeing donor service, stewardship, communication, as well as the administrative database and systems that support those activities. Since Read More

Samuel Clark

January 18, 2019
Samuel Clark is the Director of Philanthropy at Pikes Peak Community Foundation and manages PPCF’s special projects, which include Venetucci Farm and Aspen Valley Ranch. His public-sector experience comes from his work with El Pomar Foundation and the National Parks Service Business Management Group. Samuel grew up in Colorado Springs; he loves the city’s potential and Pikes Peak’s constant presence. Read More

Gary Butterworth

January 18, 2019
Gary Butterworth is the CEO of Pikes Peak Community Foundation. Gary was hired in 2016 to lead the Foundation after an 18-year tenure at El Pomar Foundation, a $550 million private foundation. With extensive knowledge and experience in the field of philanthropy and the local community, Gary brings a passion for leadership and impact to PPCF. Gary is also involved with Read More
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Passing the Baton: Reflections on the Past, Present, and Future of Family Philanthropy

In 2020 the National Center for Family Philanthropy will welcome Nick Tedesco as President and CEO and see the transition of founder and longtime President Ginny Esposito to the role of Senior Fellow. These two leaders will reflect on the past 20 years of NCFP’s work and discuss current priorities, the future of the field of family philanthropy, and the Read More
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Join the NCFP Network

November 29, 2018
The NCFP family philanthropy network provides access to numerous benefits including personal assistance, connections with peers, and exclusive content to help you succeed on your philanthropic journey. NCFP recognizes the unique challenges family foundations face. Your contribution is an investment in the field of family philanthropy. Who joins the network? Family philanthropies join as network members. Community foundations, philanthropy serving Read More

Katie Scott

November 27, 2018
Katie Scott was a Program Director at the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) from 2017-2023. In her role, Katie managed NCFP’s Peer Networks. She connected the NCFP community to resources, tools, and peers. She also supported and helped to design sessions and aspects of all signature NCFP workshops and training programs. Prior to this role, Katie has served the Read More

Kelly D. Nowlin

November 27, 2018
Kelly Davenport Nowlin is a fifth generation Andrus family member who has been actively engaged in her family’s philanthropy for over 20 years. She served for 12 years on the board of the Surdna Foundation, a family-led social justice foundation started by her great, great grandfather, John Emory Andrus over 100 years ago. Kelly chaired the Thriving Cultures Committee and Read More

Katherine Lorenz

November 27, 2018
Katherine Lorenz is president of the Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation. She is the leader of the Next Gen of the Giving Pledge, and Inside Philanthropy named Katherine one of the most powerful heirs in philanthropy in 2021. Previously, she served as senior advisor for the National Center for Family Philanthropy and deputy director for the Institute for Philanthropy. Before that, Lorenz lived in Oaxaca, Read More

Jim Parsons

November 27, 2018
Jim Parsons is the former president of the Brinson Foundation from 2004 to 2019. Jim is a member the Board of the Directors of the National Center for Family Philanthropy; the Board of Trustees of the Chicago Architecture Foundation; the Board of Advisors of the Morton Arboretum, which he chairs; and the Board of Directors of the Partnership for College Read More

David Weitnauer

November 27, 2018
David Weitnauer launched the Giving Related research project in 2025 through a fellowship sponsored by the National Center for Family Philanthropy. He has been working with families since graduating seminary in 1986. He served in a variety of settings during his formal pastoral career including institutional chaplaincy, congregational ministry, and an ecumenical counseling center. David’s experience with family philanthropy began in Read More