Topic: Giving motivations, interests, and identity - Page 8

Building a Solid Foundation for Your Family with Mission Statements

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Molly Stranahan, Patricia Angus

What are family mission statements and how do they differ from family foundation mission statements? How do families create these statements and what is a good process for creating one?… Read More

Philanthropy’s Role in Developing Responsible Adults

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Allison Sole, Sam Davis III

Families of wealth face unique challenges. In most cases, children cannot avoid being set apart because of the communities in which they live, the kinds of cars they drive, the vacations they take, and the affluent friends whose company they keep. They can afford to attend elite private schools and receive the support of coaches and tutors. The extent of… Read More

A Letter to Seniors (and will be seniors): Planning for Your Future in Philanthropy

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Alice Buhl

Their stories are fascinating reminders of the many philanthropic paths available, whatever your age. Their stories fall into four categories of approaches to how they planned their own as well as their family’s philanthropic futures: senior generation members who chose to stay actively involved in leading the family’s foundation. seniors who passed on leadership but stayed active in the foundation… Read More

Giving While Living

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Gara LaMarche, Lenore Hanisch

The number of limited life foundations is increasing. Donors who decide to spend their philanthropic resources while alive employ different strategies in their grantmaking and have different goals than those families whose philanthropies are planned to exist in perpetuity… Read More

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 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

Shaping a Legacy Plan and Working with Your Advisors to Achieve It

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Tracy Gary

Families who think thoughtfully about what they want to achieve with their wealth - either through their foundation, their personal giving or both - and who communicate that clearly to their advisors, will have more success in seeing their legacy fulfilled. Unless you develop a plan and share your vision, your financial advisors may advise you to follow a conservative giving plan that doesn't take into account your capacity to give or desire to go beyond just preserving wealth… Read More

What’s Family Got to Do with It? the Value of Family in Family Philanthropy

Posted on September 20, 2007 by Virginia M. Esposito

What difference does it make that the people making crucial giving decisions are in some way related? What is it about family philanthropy that distinguishes it from other types of giving? Why involve family? How does a family effectively navigate the unique challenges while capitalizing on the special opportunities of family giving? … Read More

Building a Solid Foundation for Your Family with Mission Statements

Giving motivations, interests, and identity

Building a Solid Foundation for Your Family with Mission Statements

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Molly Stranahan, Patricia Angus

Philanthropy’s Role in Developing Responsible Adults

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Allison Sole, Sam Davis III

A Letter to Seniors (and will be seniors): Planning for Your Future in Philanthropy

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Alice Buhl

Giving While Living

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Gara LaMarche, Lenore Hanisch

The Power to Produce Wonders: The Value of Family in Philanthropy

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Virginia M. Esposito

Capturing Your Family’s Philanthropic History

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Nancy Brain, Steven M. Hilton

Children, Families, and Wealth – How Philanthropy Can Help

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Ariana Snowdon, Lana Volftsun

The Role of Faith and Cultural Traditions in Family Philanthropy

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Ambassador James A. Joseph

Shaping a Legacy Plan and Working with Your Advisors to Achieve It

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Tracy Gary

What’s Family Got to Do with It? the Value of Family in Family Philanthropy

Posted on September 20, 2007 by Virginia M. Esposito

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