Next gen fund RFP (Andrus Family Fund)
Posted on July 27, 2015 by Andrus Family Fund
A sample grants RFP for the Andrus Family Fund’s next generation fund… Read More
Getting Started
Andrus youth service program application
Posted on July 27, 2015 by Andrus Family Fund
A sample application from a family foundation inviting next gen family members who are interested in participating in the family’s formal philanthropy program to share what excites and inspires them to give back to their community. Includes a sample cover letter explaining the overall goals of the youth service program… Read More
Andrus youth service program handbook
Posted on July 27, 2015 by Andrus Family Fund
A sample next gen program handbook from a family foundation inviting next gen family members to “develop a long-term commitment to being the change you want to see in this world.” Includes history about the foundation and the program, as well as a collection of activities for next gen youth to use to brainstorm and choose their own philanthropic path… Read More
Igniting the Spark: Andrus Family Fund
Posted on July 23, 2015 by Surdna Foundation, Youth Philanthropy Connect
The Andrus Family Fund is an innovative, inclusive, and flexible program that offers opportunities for family members of all ages and interests to get involved in the family’s philanthropies and in public service… Read More
Community Foundation Spark Session: The Role of Community in Family Philanthropy Values, Mission, and Strategy
Posted on July 22, 2015 by Elizabeth Sullivan, Jennie Zioncheck, Katie Donnelly, Kim Wright
Community foundations are trusted, professional advisors to philanthropic families and a valuable source of local knowledge and insights. This webinar will focus on how community foundations work with family donors to clarify their values and motivations, shape their philanthropic strategy and identify their philanthropic objectives – in a way that supports the community and place-based efforts… 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
Code of ethics (sample)
Posted on June 19, 2015
A sample code of ethics… Read More
Ten ways philanthropic families work with community foundations
Posted on June 11, 2015 by Audrey Jacobs, David O. Barrett, Elizabeth Sullivan, Lauren Amos, Mark Neithercut, Rob MacPherson
This special webinar as we count and describe the many ways that philanthropic families work with the more than 800 community foundations spread across North America. From partnering for impact to serving as a training ground for younger family members, community foundations and families have been partners since the very first community foundations were founded just over a century ago… Read More
Spending Policy (David and Lucile Packard Foundation)
Posted on June 10, 2015 by David and Lucile Packard Foundation
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation aims to be a long-term, though not necessarily a perpetual institution. Currently it is the intention of the Foundation to exist as a strong foundation working toward important goals in its program areas of interest through at least 2060, representing approximately the lifespan of David and Lucile Packard’s grandchildren. The Foundation is structuring its… 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