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Mission and Values of the Irving Harris Foundation
Posted on December 6, 2017 by The Irving Harris Foundation
This is an example of a Family Foundation's mission and values. The mission states enhancing the quality of life for children, families and communities by advancing human potential, social justice and equity, and creative experience and expression. … Read More
A Profile of the Einhorn Family Charitable Trust
Posted on November 7, 2017 by Einhorn Family Charitable Trust
Perhaps the most notable aspect of the Einhorn Family Charitable Trust’s story is the organization’s relative youth. The trustees hired their first full-time staff member only 10 years ago. In that short time, EFCT has surged to the front of the pack when it comes to supporting grantees to pursue higher performance. If you’re a funder, have you asked your grantees… Read More
Have Donor-Advised Funds and Other Philanthropic Innovations Changed the Flow of Giving in the United States?
Posted on November 7, 2017 by Patrick Rooney
Giving intermediaries are nothing new, and include a range of vehicles such as workplace campaigns (like the United Way and the Combined Federal Campaign) and community foundation general funds. Of late, such giving intermediaries have found their donors less willing to give into a general fund—where others make decisions about the final destinations of their gift—and more in favor of… Read More
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Delivering Family Philanthropy Services with Limited Staff and Budget
Posted on October 17, 2017 by Central New York Community Foundation, Chester County Community Foundation, Tony Macklin
Delivering Family Philanthropy Services with Limited Staff and Budget 10/17/17 NCFP Community Foundation Workshop Peer group led by Beth Briglia (Chester County CF) & Jennifer Owens (Central New York CF) Notes by Tony Macklin Chester County Community Foundation $47M in assets, 350 funds, fund minimum of $25k “Connecting people who care” mission Six staff + interns. The same staff (Beth) does both philanthropic services and grantmaking. Beth has the CAP® designation. Trying to accomplish 7 touches… Read More
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Round-table Discussion: Concierge Services
Posted on October 17, 2017 by Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Barrett Coker Krise, Hawaii Community Foundation, Katie Scott, Tony Macklin
Concierge Services Roundtable Discussion 10/17/17 NCFP Community Foundation Workshop Peer group discussion led by Barrett Krise (Greater Atlanta CF) and Pam Funai (Hawaii CF) (Katherine Scott notes) Highlights from Atlanta Center for Family Philanthropy 17 years old center Value proposition: community knowledge + family philanthropy Lots of materials shared as resources throughout the Dropbox 200 donor families qualify for… Read More
Goals and Mission: Chapter 2 of “Splendid Legacy 2: Creating and Re-Creating Your Family Foundation”
Posted on September 21, 2017 by Virginia M. Esposito
This resource is an excerpt of Chapter 2 from “Splendid Legacy 2: Creating and Re-creating Your Family Foundation”… Read More
Core Values of a Splendid Legacy
Posted on September 21, 2017 by Sarah Cavanaugh
This resource is an excerpt of Chapter 1 from “Splendid Legacy 2: Creating and Re-creating Your Family Foundation”… Read More
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Community Foundation Business Models for Family Philanthropy
Posted on September 1, 2017 by Tony Macklin
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