Family Dynamics

Community Foundations Network: Engaging Next Generation Adults and Structuring Your Philanthropic Advising Services—Connect With Peers

Posted on December 16, 2024

Join us for peer-led discussions on these two topics: How can families effectively engage next-generation adults in their philanthropy? How can community foundations structure and position their philanthropic advising services? This is an opportunity for peer learning and connection for philanthropic advising staff at community foundations. Choose your topic and join a breakout room to share your experiences and learn… Read More

Evolving Your Family Philanthropy: Bold Transparency

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Heather Barberi, Julianna Rue Cagle, Jennifer Rainin, Jaimie Mayer

How can being more transparent about your philanthropy strengthen your relationships and build trust with grantees and partners?  The annual Trust in Nonprofits and Philanthropy Report showed that 57 percent of Americans trust the nonprofit sector—much higher than the government, media, or the business sector. Yet, only 33 percent have trust in the philanthropic sector (primarily private foundations and high… Read More

Social Impact Strategies: People and Place

Posted on November 19, 2024

How can a place-based approach maximize philanthropic impact and drive meaningful, community-led progress?  In this session we will consider the power of place-based funding and the unique opportunities it presents for achieving impact at scale in urban, rural, and Tribal communities. We will examine the commonalities that connect these diverse communities—such as shared challenges related to economic development, access to… Read More

Trends in Family Philanthropy: Learnings for Effectiveness and Impact

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Miki Akimoto

What do the latest trends in family philanthropy tell us about effectiveness and impact?  Join us to dive into select findings from the Trends 2025 report. You will hear from family foundations about how these trends relate to their impact and effectiveness.   We’ll cover topics including relationships, accountability, and equity, and ask questions like:   How are family relationships changing, especially… Read More

Evolving Your Family Philanthropy: Family Engagement and Legacy

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Lindsay Hall, Cameron Griffith, Toya Graham, 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

Trends in Family Philanthropy 2025 Report: Exploring the Main Findings

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Miki Akimoto, Erin Hogan, Nicholas A. Tedesco

Read the Trends 2025 report here. 🔑 Key Moments from the Webinar 4:05 Remarks from Erin Hogan, NCFP’s Board Secretary and Private Philanthropy Executive at Bank of America Private Bank, on the history of Trends 6:33 Framing remarks for the Trends presentation and insights into the topline findings 10:14 The survey methodology and the report findings on foundation identity and… Read More

Donor Legacy Discussion Modules

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Janice Simsohn Shaw

To help families begin or continue legacy conversations with a modern framework, this short guide offers a collection of ten discussion modules on a wide variety of questions related to philanthropic legacy… Read More

Effective Family Philanthropy: The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation

Posted on March 26, 2024 by 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

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