Topic: Family Dynamics - Page 23

Podcast: Carolyn Talks with Mary About Family and Social Change

Posted on July 21, 2015 by GMA Foundations

In this “I am family philanthropy” StoryCorps interview, GMA Foundations staff members Carolyn and Mary reflect upon summertime memories, family values, and philanthropy. We may want to include some additional details about what they talked about, as well as perhaps a quote or two to get people intrigued. We can also perhaps create a different photo to appear at rights… Read More

Fellowship Programs: Honoring Family Legacy and Building Future Community Leaders

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Adam Simon, Dion Rurik, Monisha Kapila, Susan Dobkins

Are you interested in finding a new way to honor the legacy of a loved one? Would you like to further collaboration efforts with community leaders beyond your family’s grantmaking? Join us for an in-depth look into fellowship programs, an emerging community-based approach to meeting your charitable giving missions. … Read More

Site Visit Rubric (Dodge Foundation)

Posted on June 22, 2015 by David Grant

A self-assessment tool used by the board of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation to explore the goals, practices, and outcomes of site visits with the foundation's grantees… Read More

Whistleblower Policy (Sample)

Posted on June 19, 2015

Whistleblower policy for the California-based Durfee Foundation… Read More

Code of ethics (sample)

Posted on June 19, 2015

__________ Foundation, Inc. (the “Organization”) seeks to integrate the personal style and flexibility of a charitable endeavor with the best practices of the nonprofit community. With this goal in mind, the following standards have been adopted to guide the directors, officers, and employees in their conduct of all Organization business. The Mission of the Organization: Catalyzing the economic development of… 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

Our History (William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund)

Posted on June 8, 2015 by William C. Graustein

Listen to the history of the Memorial Fund, as told by Bill Graustein: The Story of the Memorial Fund. Listening to the stories of the people, families and communities we work with is an essential part of our work. Supporting and inspiring the children of our communities is what we seek to achieve. The Graustein family immigrated to Boston from… 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

Podcast: Carolyn Talks with Mary About Family and Social Change

Family Dynamics

Podcast: Carolyn Talks with Mary About Family and Social Change

Posted on July 21, 2015 by GMA Foundations

Fellowship Programs: Honoring Family Legacy and Building Future Community Leaders

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Adam Simon, Dion Rurik, Monisha Kapila, Susan Dobkins

Site Visit Rubric (Dodge Foundation)

Posted on June 22, 2015 by David Grant

Whistleblower Policy (Sample)

Posted on June 19, 2015

Code of ethics (sample)

Posted on June 19, 2015

Avoiding Avoidance: Addressing and Managing Conflict in Family Philanthropy

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Elaine Gast Fawcett

Our History (William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund)

Posted on June 8, 2015 by William C. Graustein

Balancing Internal Vs. External Missions in Family Philanthropy

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Julie Fisher Cummings, Linda Tracy, Doug Bitonti Stewart

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

5 Common Philanthropy Mistakes You Cannot Afford to Make

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Kris Putnam-Walkerly

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