Igniting the Spark: Engaging Next-gen and Youth in Family Philanthropy
June 20, 2014
This special collection features stories of families who have found successful ways to engage the next generation and youth in family philanthropy, as well as sample policies on next gen and junior boards, and tips for activities appropriate for sharing the value of family philanthropy with next gen family members. Read More
Director of Philanthropy & Service and Foundation Executive Director
January 8, 2025
A Washington, D.C. area-based family invites nominations and applications for a Director of Philanthropy & Service and Foundation Executive Director (Director) role. Founded in the 1990s, the foundation’s philanthropic and community service activities include long-standing commitments to youth pathways, college access and success, college scholarship programs, community housing, and integrative cancer care. As the family evolves its grantmaking and service Read More
Community Foundations Network: Strategies for Engaging the Next Generation of Youth
June 26, 2025 | Elizabeth Gonzales
Join us for a peer-to-peer conversation led by Elizabeth Gonzales from the Greater Houston Community Foundation (GHCF) about ways to engage youth at your community foundation. Hear how GHCF is approaching this work and what tools and strategies have worked to reach and increase youth involvement. Following her brief presentation, we will convene breakout groups to allow you to share Read More
Evolving Your Family Philanthropy: Family Engagement and Legacy
July 8, 2025 | Lisa Parker
How does your family philanthropy define and cultivate a legacy? What is the desired impact of your giving and who do you hope will contribute to it? At what stage do you bring participants into the work—including the next generation—and engage them in a meaningful way? We’ll explore these questions and more, and hear case studies from family philanthropies navigating Read More
Effective Family Philanthropy: The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation
March 26, 2024 | Ade Adeniji
The Blank Family Foundation Reflects on the Past, Plans the Next Generation of Giving The enormous wealth created by Home Depot, the country’s largest home improvement retailer, looms large in the chain’s home base of Georgia and beyond. It’s also yielded significant family-driven philanthropy over the years, including through multiple foundations connected to the family of billionaire co-founder Arthur Blank. Read More
Engaging Youth Peer Network: Community Service as a Pathway to Youth Engagement
December 5, 2024 | John Dugan, Greg Weatherford II
What motivates youth to engage in and serve their communities? What kinds of support do youth need to become actively involved in their communities? Come learn about The Allstate Foundation’s work to empower youth to serve and improve communities led by The Allstate Foundation and Social Impact Managing Director Greg Weatherford II. Discuss with your peers how incorporating youth-led community Read More
Director of Philanthropy
January 31, 2024
The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation is seeking a Director of Philanthropy. They will bring vision, creative problem-solving, and entrepreneurial experience to program strategy, development, implementation, and oversight of the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation’s regional youth, arts, and communities portfolio. The Director will bring a point of view while taking in feedback from the board and adjusting as needed Read More
Effective Family Philanthropy: The Tow Foundation
November 29, 2023 | Ade Adeniji, Inside Philanthropy
After 35 Years, the Tow Foundation Reflects on the Past and Looks to the Future Founded by Leonard and Claire Tow, the Tow Foundation recently held a 35th anniversary event called “Past Informed, Future Focused,” which nicely sums up this unique moment in time for the Connecticut-based family foundation. In addition to a major milestone for the foundation, Leonard Tow Read More
Engaging Youth Peer Network: Peer Connection and Community-Building
December 7, 2023
A space for network members to reflect on the past year and what they are hoping to accomplish in 2024. Take time to connect with peers in breakout sessions to discuss these topics, and share resources, tools, and strategies for inspiring youth in family philanthropy. If you are unable to attend this event, but are interested in being a part Read More
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