Search Filter results Search by keyword Results Ten Essential Responsibilities of Foundation Board Chairs Sample Policies and Operational Documents October 20, 2017 In many ways, a foundation board chair serves as coach, captain, and quarterback. As coach, the chair’s role is to provide guidance to the… Board Orientation Manual (GMA Foundations, 2009) Sample Policies and Operational Documents July 31, 2025 A board orientation manual document from GMA Foundations. Investment Policy (Rockefeller Brothers Fund, 2020) Sample Policies and Operational Documents May 15, 2020 The purpose of this policy is to guide the Rockefeller Brothers Fund (“the Fund”) Board of Trustees, Investment Committee, and Outsourced… Board Roles and Operating Guidelines (The Needmor Fund, 2012) Sample Policies and Operational Documents November 6, 2012 The Needmor Fund’s written operating guidelines, including a description of board roles and responsibilities, expectations, election and… Assessing an Organization's Health (Skoll Foundation, 2018) Sample Policies and Operational Documents May 5, 2018 This document developed by the Skoll Foundation provides guidance on how to review and assess nonprofit financials. A Steadying Hand: The Critical Role of Non-family Board Members Guide October 16, 2015 Susan Packard Orr Non-family trustees have played a vital role in the work of The David and Lucile Packard Foundation for more than 45 years. This special… Ethical Issues for Community Foundation Supporting Philanthropic Families Community Foundation Resource September 10, 2019 This paper was prepared as part of the Excellence in Family Philanthropy Initiative, a collaborative learning project among 19 community… Letting Go of Power, Centering Community: The Share Fund Case Study/Profile September 7, 2023 Stephanie Ellis-Smith The Share Fund’s Story of Incorporating Participatory Grantmaking in Family Philanthropy This guide offers insights and inspiration for… Investment Policy Statement Focus on Diverse Managers (Marguerite Casey Foundation, 2023) Sample Policies and Operational Documents August 4, 2025 An investment policy statement focus on diverse managers from the Marguerite Casey Foundation. The Family Governance Pyramid: Enhancing and Guiding Your Family Philanthropy Guide July 14, 2021 Patricia Angus This guide provides a framework for philanthropic families that will help them establish and practice effective governance. Pagination Show more
Ten Essential Responsibilities of Foundation Board Chairs Sample Policies and Operational Documents October 20, 2017 In many ways, a foundation board chair serves as coach, captain, and quarterback. As coach, the chair’s role is to provide guidance to the…
Board Orientation Manual (GMA Foundations, 2009) Sample Policies and Operational Documents July 31, 2025 A board orientation manual document from GMA Foundations.
Investment Policy (Rockefeller Brothers Fund, 2020) Sample Policies and Operational Documents May 15, 2020 The purpose of this policy is to guide the Rockefeller Brothers Fund (“the Fund”) Board of Trustees, Investment Committee, and Outsourced…
Board Roles and Operating Guidelines (The Needmor Fund, 2012) Sample Policies and Operational Documents November 6, 2012 The Needmor Fund’s written operating guidelines, including a description of board roles and responsibilities, expectations, election and…
Assessing an Organization's Health (Skoll Foundation, 2018) Sample Policies and Operational Documents May 5, 2018 This document developed by the Skoll Foundation provides guidance on how to review and assess nonprofit financials.
A Steadying Hand: The Critical Role of Non-family Board Members Guide October 16, 2015 Susan Packard Orr Non-family trustees have played a vital role in the work of The David and Lucile Packard Foundation for more than 45 years. This special…
Ethical Issues for Community Foundation Supporting Philanthropic Families Community Foundation Resource September 10, 2019 This paper was prepared as part of the Excellence in Family Philanthropy Initiative, a collaborative learning project among 19 community…
Letting Go of Power, Centering Community: The Share Fund Case Study/Profile September 7, 2023 Stephanie Ellis-Smith The Share Fund’s Story of Incorporating Participatory Grantmaking in Family Philanthropy This guide offers insights and inspiration for…
Investment Policy Statement Focus on Diverse Managers (Marguerite Casey Foundation, 2023) Sample Policies and Operational Documents August 4, 2025 An investment policy statement focus on diverse managers from the Marguerite Casey Foundation.
The Family Governance Pyramid: Enhancing and Guiding Your Family Philanthropy Guide July 14, 2021 Patricia Angus This guide provides a framework for philanthropic families that will help them establish and practice effective governance.