Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies

August 7, 2023
Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies strives for a future in which the United States and Israel live up to their highest ideals and achieve more just and inclusive societies. In the U.S., we work to advance racial, gender and economic equity as well as to foster a more joyful and diverse Jewish community. In Israel, we work toward a Read More

James B. McClatchy Foundation

August 7, 2023
Our Mission We stand with the people of the Central Valley by investing in education and active civic participation in our democracy. Our Vision We believe in the strength of the Central Valley’s rich culture and community and will fight to protect the dreams and hopes of its people. Learn more Read More
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It’s Time To Retire The Term “High Net Worth”

August 3, 2023 | Stephanie Ellis-Smith, Nancy Reid
Phila Engaged Giving’s Stephanie Ellis-Smith and Nancy Reid outline the benefits of changing “worth” to “wealth” in the term “high net worth.” This piece was originally published by Phila Engaged Giving and is re-published here with permission. Here’s something radical for you to consider: let’s retire the phrase “high net worth” (HNW), and the even more obnoxious, “ultra high net worth” Read More

Alison Upton López

July 31, 2023
Alison comes to Ktisis Capital with a background in family foundations and nonprofit management. At Ktisis, she serves as donor advisor working with individuals and families on a wide range of issues including environmental & racial justice. Alison also works on the internal Ktisis business development team engaging new clients and developing existing client relationships focusing on furthering progressive practices Read More

Dwayne Patterson

July 31, 2023
As Chief Equity Officer at the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, Dwayne Patterson supports the Foundation’s grantee partners as they set and advance their equity goals, helps staff and board document and share their equity journey, and refines the way MRBF captures partners’ outcomes and demographics for a full understanding of their work. Dwayne serves on the management, program and equity Read More

Lorena Gomez-Barris

July 31, 2023
Lorena Gomez-Barris is the Director of Administration for the Kenneth Rainin Foundation. With more than 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, she leads the Admin Team to innovate and maintain administrative systems, plan and execute a robust and inclusive teambuilding initiative and provide effective internal communications. She also co-leads the Employee Experience Advisory Group engaging with staff around Read More
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July 2023: News and Notes from NCFP’s Members and Partners

July 31, 2023
Network News highlights updates from NCFP’s members and network partners. Current NCFP members or network partners are encouraged to email us with news they would like shared with the community.  Ann Mackey Huston and Darlene Motley Elected to Fred L. Emerson Foundation Board of Directors Kristen E. Rubacka, president of the Foundation commented: “We are extremely pleased to have Darlene Read More

Flozell Daniels, Jr.

July 28, 2023
As Chief Executive Officer, Flozell Daniels, Jr. leads the overall operations of the Foundation, from grantmaking to investing, communications and strategy, providing both organizational and field leadership. Flozell represents MRBF’s programs and vision for change to our grantee and philanthropic partners, as well as the general public. He partners closely with the board of directors to ensure the Foundation remains on the Read More

Jeremy Smith

July 28, 2023
Jeremy Smith is the President of the Rainwater Charitable Foundation (RCF). Smith joined the Rainwater Charitable Foundation in April of 2009. RCF funds $50M to $60M annually in the areas of children’s well-being, neurodegenerative disease research (including the Tau Consortium and the Rainwater Prize Program) and education-related gifts in East Africa. Prior to joining the Rainwater team, Smith worked at Read More
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Freedom & Effectiveness Through Accountability

July 28, 2023 | Miki Akimoto, Ashley Blanchard
Because a body of men, holding themselves accountable to nobody, ought not to be trusted by anybody. – Thomas Payne It should go without saying that families who embark on philanthropy together have good intentions—to give back to  communities where families live and have made their wealth, to make a difference in the world, and to provide a place where Read More