Sixth generation programs (Lumpkin Family Foundation)
Posted on July 6, 2011 by Lumpkin Family Foundation
Provides a chart of the Lumpkin Family Foundation’s programming by generation along with descriptions of each program… Read More
Family Dynamics
The Power to Produce Wonders: The Value of Family in Philanthropy
Posted on September 24, 2010 by Virginia M. Esposito
Little is known about the value private family philanthropy represents in our society and the essential role it plays in our democracy. This special report, developed to celebrate the 10th anniversary of NCFP, provides an overview of the value of family involvement in philanthropy… Read More
Capturing Your Family’s Philanthropic History
Posted on June 10, 2010 by Nancy Brain, Steven M. Hilton
A record of a donor family’s history—whether it’s in print or an audio-visual version--is a valuable tool for guiding current and future generations of the family. A history helps maintain the legacy, values and vision of the founders and their successors… Read More
Children, Families, and Wealth – How Philanthropy Can Help
Posted on May 13, 2010 by Ariana Snowdon, Lana Volftsun
While there is often discussion about the role that the younger generation can play in a family’s philanthropy, less often discussed is the role of philanthropy in raising children amidst abundance. Many of the challenges of growing up wealthy can be eased through engaging the next generation in philanthropy… Read More
The Needmor Fund: 50 Years, 50 Stories
Posted on April 15, 2010 by Needmor Fund
A celebratory history, told through stories, of the first 50 years of The Needmor Fund… Read More
Choosing and Preparing Your Grantmaking Successors
Posted on March 4, 2010 by Mary Phillips
Family foundation donors and first generation boards should begin the continuity and succession discussion early in the foundation’s lifetime if perpetuity is the objective. In a succession plan, one trustee usually succeeds another. However, before succession can take place there should be continuity of governance where members of more than one generation are working together as peers. This Passages profiles… Read More
The Role of Faith and Cultural Traditions in Family Philanthropy
Posted on December 10, 2009 by Ambassador James A. Joseph
For most families, December is a time for observing traditions, many of which are grounded in our various faiths and cultures. Philanthropy is both a tenet and an expression of those traditions… Read More
Family Foundations as Agents of Change
Posted on September 4, 2009 by Jeffrey M. Glebocki, Joann Ricci
We often hear media reports on the contributions and impact of super-sized grants and mega-foundations. But data and experience tells us it’s the presence and consistency of small- and medium-sized family foundations that provide much of the fuel for nonprofit organizations in our communities. Family foundations are uniquely positioned to serve as leaders in community problem-solving. Because their board members… Read More
Family Boards: Why Can’t We Just All Get Along?
Posted on May 14, 2009 by Judith K. Healey
Every family has occasional disagreements when they engage in grantmaking together. How do you handle such common dilemmas as: family members who disagree on grantmaking, discretionary dollars or payouts; members who act out at board meetings or don’t do their share; a leader that’s not willing to step down; individuals who carry their family baggage or branch differences into the board room?… Read More
Building Trust to Promote Community Collaboration
Posted on March 12, 2009 by Dave Joseph, Elizabeth Jordan
Problems in a community can be hard to solve when the people involved don’t communicate with each other because of their conflicting values across religious, cultural, political, social and other divides. … Read More