29 Results for “strategic lifespan peer network”

Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Strategic Lifespan Peer Network: Learning from the Pascale Sykes Foundation
September 9, 2020 | Frances P. Sykes
The Pascale Sykes Foundation is in the process of spending its assets by 2022 or 2023. President Frances Sykes will discuss their spend down decision and answer questions about this experience. Get to know Frances and the Pascale Sykes Foundation through this real-life example and family member perspective. As a reminder, our Peer Network events are not recorded. Come ready to Read More
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Strategic Lifespan Peer Network: Discussions with Boards and Senior Staff—A Dialogue with David La Piana
June 2, 2020 | David La Piana
Consultants are often brought to the table to help board and staff make critical decisions and to lend expertise as external voices in the process. Consultant David La Piana has worked with many spend down foundations about their own strategic decisions within the organization. Join David to hear experiences of foundations across the field and to learn about working closely Read More
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Strategic Lifespan Peer Network: Learning from The John Merck Fund
February 26, 2020 | Olivia H. Farr, Barbara Kibbe, Lois Mitchell
The John Merck Fund decided to spend all of its assets by 2022 in order to make the greatest possible impact on the areas they support. Olivia H. Farr, a third generation trustee, will discuss their spend down decision and answer questions about this experience. Get to know Olivia and The John Merck Fund through this real-life example of a Read More
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Strategic Lifespan Peer Network: Built for the Long Haul
March 6, 2019 | Barbara Kibbe, Lois Mitchell
Built for the Long Haul: Equipping Grantees to Succeed When Your Funding Stops Remote Learning: A Discussion Held Via Video Chat & Phone Navigating a spend-down foundation can be challenging. We heard from the peer network that 70% of you were working on the strategy of sustaining grantees & collaborations with investments in capacity. Gather together to discuss strategies to Read More
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Strategic Lifespan Peer Network: The Final Chapter
May 28, 2019 | Barbara Kibbe, Lois Mitchell
The Final Chapter: Planning for a Smooth Conclusion Remote Learning: A Discussion Held Via Video Chat & Phone Spending up or leaving a legacy? As your foundation plans for your strategic and limited lifespan, do you plan to support organizations with legacy grants or an endowment for specific causes your family or fund may have founded? How do you honor Read More
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

NCFP’s Strategic Lifespan Peer Network Series
October 18, 2018 | Lois Mitchell
NCFP’s benchmark Trends in Family Philanthropy study found that 20% of the youngest family foundations have decided to operate with a limited lifespan, and more than 60% of all foundations are considering or have decided upon this option. Have you made this decision? Are you thinking about the implications and strategies for limiting the lifespan of your foundation?  Join this Read More
Blog | Voices from the Field

Looking Ahead: Featuring NCFP Peer Network Co-chairs
July 22, 2021 | Katie Scott
Courtesy of Jopwell from Pexels The National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) activates and connects a diverse and engaged community of philanthropic families and partners and seeks to foster unique opportunities for learning and inspiration. A hallmark of our work and area for growth in our future is our Peer Networks. Peer Networks are peer-led groups for a specific role Read More

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