Whistleblower policy (sample)
Posted on June 19, 2015
Whistleblower policy for the California-based Durfee Foundation… Read More
Family Dynamics
Sample Whistleblower Policy
Posted on June 19, 2015 by Anonymous
This is a sample whistleblower policy for nonprofit organizations and foundations… Read More
Code of ethics (sample)
Posted on June 19, 2015
A sample code of ethics… 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
Balancing Internal Vs. External Missions in Family Philanthropy
Posted on May 14, 2015 by Julie Fisher Cummings, Linda Tracy, Doug Bitonti Stewart
What is your family’s dream for philanthropy? Are you primarily interested in achieving a particular grantmaking mission? Or are you interested in creating an opportunity for family members to come together and strengthen family ties through philanthropy and service to others? … Read More
For Youth by Youth: Your Voice. Your World. Building Your Capacity to Ignite Change
Posted on May 12, 2015 by Elizabeth Newton, Josh Lustig, Khayriyyah Muhammad Smith, Nina Kaushikkar
We all have a voice. And we all have vibrant networks - friends, family, and peers that fuel our collective world. Join us to learn about how you can use your voice and community to advocate - beyond dollars - for the causes that matter most to you… Read More
5 Common Philanthropy Mistakes You Cannot Afford to Make
Posted on May 11, 2015 by Kris Putnam-Walkerly
There are many rules of thumb and lists of best practices out there for grantmakers. Yet, so many grantmakers seem to get caught in ruts of practice and policy that hold them back from achieving the effectiveness and impact they want to deliver. Here are five of the most common mistakes that I’ve seen through my practice, and even seasoned… Read More
Jacobs Family Foundation: Be Fearless Case Study
Posted on May 5, 2015
An abandoned lot, an experimental initial public offering (IPO) and a culture that believes that failure leads to learning inspired the Jacobs Family Foundation to transform its business model from traditional grantmaker to place-based funder to maximize impact without sacrificing its core values and mission. A Be Fearless case study, sponsored by the Case Foundation… Read More
For Youth by Youth: Meeting with Your Peers- Tips for Collaboration
Posted on April 27, 2015 by Anna Bebermeyer, Sarina Dayal, Veeral Suthar
Sometimes it can be challenging to work with other groups, for example, with other committees or with adults. Learn skills to help facilitate meetings for effectiveness and make decisions as a team. After this session, you'll be better at facilitating meetings, using collaborative decision-making tools, and leading others. Collaboration can be fun and rewarding! … Read More
For Youth by Youth: the Art Versus Science of Grantmaking
Posted on April 14, 2015 by Ashley Rodriguez, Christine Reeves Strigaro, Danielle LaJoie, Jared Heddinger, Jillian Wu
Sculpture, music, dance… those are arts. Chemistry, biology, physics… those are sciences. But, what’s philanthropy? And who are you, the philanthropist? Well, you’re both an artist and a scientist. Plus, you’re a part the long history of giving; people have been giving for centuries, in every country, at every income level, and in so many directions. … Read More