Next gen fund meeting agenda (Andrus Family Fund)
Posted on July 27, 2015 by Andrus Family Fund
A sample meeting agenda for the Next Gen Fund of the Andrus Family Fund… Read More
Branch and family dynamics
Next gen fund RFP (Andrus Family Fund)
Posted on July 27, 2015 by Andrus Family Fund
A sample grants RFP for the Andrus Family Fund’s next generation fund… Read More
Andrus youth service program application
Posted on July 27, 2015 by Andrus Family Fund
A sample application from a family foundation inviting next gen family members who are interested in participating in the family’s formal philanthropy program to share what excites and inspires them to give back to their community. Includes a sample cover letter explaining the overall goals of the youth service program… Read More
Andrus youth service program handbook
Posted on July 27, 2015 by Andrus Family Fund
A sample next gen program handbook from a family foundation inviting next gen family members to “develop a long-term commitment to being the change you want to see in this world.” Includes history about the foundation and the program, as well as a collection of activities for next gen youth to use to brainstorm and choose their own philanthropic path… Read More
Avoiding Avoidance: Addressing and Managing Conflict in Family Philanthropy
Posted on June 9, 2015 by Elaine Gast Fawcett
Conflict is normal in any family or organization. In this issue of Passages, you’ll learn about the most common conflicts in family philanthropy, the creative “tactics” some boards use to perpetuate the avoidance, and how you can use simple tools to address conflict in a healthy, productive way… Read More
Navigating Leadership Transitions in Family Philanthropy
Posted on June 12, 2014 by Virginia M. Esposito, Betsy Brill, Dean Phillips, Dinaz Mansuri, Patrick Troska
Every family philanthropy experiences the joy, the sadness, the complexity, and the energy of transitions. Moving toward new leadership in the family can be difficult, emotional, and sometimes frustrating. However, when it is done deliberately and thoughtfully, these times of transition can also be positive for all involved. … Read More
Common Causes of Conflict
Posted on May 16, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
Whatever differences your family may have, those differences need not get in the way of your philanthropic goals. Your challenge is to find ways to channel the bonds of family in the service of a shared vision and anticipate the conflicts that inevitably arise… Read More
Six Tips for Managing Family Dynamics
Posted on May 16, 2014 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
Whatever differences your family may have, those differences need not get in the way of your philanthropic goals. Your challenge is to find ways to channel the bonds of family in the service of a shared vision and anticipate the conflicts that inevitably arise… Read More
Leading Through Change: Advice from and for Seasoned CEOs and Their Boards
Posted on April 10, 2014 by Susan Crites Price, David Nee, Nat Chioke Williams, Pamela David
How do seasoned family foundation CEOs stay renewed and refreshed in their work? How do experienced CEOs find ways to balance the needs of the family with those of the foundation? How do they know when it is time to move on, and how can they work with the board to prepare the donor family for an eventual departure? … Read More
FAQ: How to apply for a discretionary grant
Posted on February 2, 2014 by Knott Foundation
This FAQ page describes The Knott Foundation’s guidelines around discretionary grantmaking, and provides a good example for other family foundations. The Knott Foundation provides a limited number of Discretionary Grants on a rolling basis throughout the year… Read More