Jeanine Alpert

March 27, 2025
Jeanine Alpert joined the Trust in 2021 bringing more than 25 years of experience working as a clinician, administrator, fundraiser, and community collaborator. Jeanine has held leadership roles at non-profit organizations that focus on advocacy and community involvement for individuals who are often overlooked. Prior to joining the Trust, Jeanine was the Director of Clinical Services and Research at My Read More

Ryan Easterly

March 27, 2025
Ryan Easterly lives and works at the intersections of race, class, disability, and sexual orientation. Ryan serves as Executive Director of WITH Foundation. WITH promotes comprehensive healthcare for adults with developmental disabilities in the United States. Ryan previously served as manager of the National Youth Transitions Initiative at the HSC Foundation. He has also worked across the federal sector and Read More
Events & Webinars | Learning and Action Cohort

Application Deadline: 2025 Impact Investing Learning and Action Cohort

April 8, 2025
Impact Investing Learning and Action Cohort Overview  The Impact Investing Learning and Action Cohort is designed for family philanthropies that want to move from conversation to implementation of impact investing strategies—whether they actively manage investments or rely on outsourced chief investment officers or advisors to do so.  This cohort will help participants build the knowledge and capacity to integrate impact Read More

Grants Manager

March 6, 2025
The Position THG family office is seeking a full-time Grants Manager to lead grants management processes for the philanthropic programs of THG and the family’s foundation–the Caerus Foundation, Inc. This includes pre- through post-award management for a high volume of grants. The position reports to THG’s Director of Philanthropy. The Caerus Foundation focuses its grantmaking in the areas of Arts, Read More
Blog | Effective Family Philanthropy in Action

Trust-Based Capital: Endowments as a Strategy to Support Social Justice Organizations

Having an impact on deeply entrenched problems often requires funding at scale over long periods of time. While family funders use many tools to support their grantees and communities, few are employing endowments as a way to sustain nonprofits over the long term. Here, leaders from the Field Foundation of Illinois, Grand Victoria Foundation, and Schott Foundation share the benefits Read More

Sharon Bush

March 4, 2025
Sharon Bush is the President of Grand Victoria Foundation, a $150 million grantmaking organization with annual giving of $10 million to nonprofit organizations across Illinois. With over 20 years in the social sector, Sharon has spearheaded transformations of organizations and initiatives that resulted in deep social and economic impact. She is a trustee of Roosevelt University, a community of educators, Read More

Daniel Ash

March 4, 2025
Daniel O. Ash (he/him/his) is President of the Field Foundation of Illinois. He is responsible for collaborating with the board and staff to help the foundation advance its work—supporting power building in Chicago by investing in civic infrastructure, the cultural sector, local news outlets, and organizers. Annually, the foundation, along with its strategic funding partners, distributes more than $10 million Read More

Powell Foundation | Program Officer

February 28, 2025
For over 50 years the Powell Foundation has invested in public education, arts, conservation and human services in Texas. The Foundation supports initiatives designed to enhance the quality of life of Texas residents specifically in Harris, Travis, and Walker counties. The Powell Foundation distributes over $20MM annually to over 100 nonprofits. I am honored to be working with the Powell Read More

Executive Director

February 24, 2025
The Moran Company is pleased to partner with the Community Foundation of West Kentucky to recruit the organization’s next Executive Director. The Community Foundation of West Kentucky (CFWK) is a philanthropic organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Western Kentucky by connecting donors with meaningful charitable opportunities. CFWK awards several million dollars in grants each year to support Read More
Events & Webinars | Learning and Action Cohort

Application Deadline: 2025 Emerging Family Leaders Learning and Action Cohort

April 3, 2025
Emerging Family Leaders Learning and Action Cohort Overview  The Emerging Family Leaders Learning and Action Cohort is an opportunity for emerging leaders to develop core knowledge about family philanthropy, connect and learn with peers in similar roles, and grow leadership skills.  Beginning with an in-person learning experience and continuing virtually, this multi-session cohort will follow a curriculum designed to prepare Read More