Topic: Mission, vision, values - Page 5

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund: Executive Committee Charter policy

Posted on August 7, 2015

Bylaws, Article VIII, Section (a) states:There shall be an executive committee of the Board consisting of the chair and up to seven but no less than six other trustees elected by the vote of a majority of the entire Board at the annual meeting each year. The chair of the executive committee shall be the chair of the Board. A… 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

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

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

Mission and Values (Tarsadia Foundation)

Posted on March 19, 2015

Mission The Tarsadia Foundation supports non-profit organizations with programs and projects that provide educational opportunities for the underserved, support health and well-being of the community, and help to employ the employable through economic empowerment. Values Thrive: Programs, services and institutions can profoundly impact and improve people’s lives and prosper, as long as all involved are fully engaged. Aspire: We believe… Read More

Why I Started a Family Foundation: a Collection of Donor Legacy Statements

Posted on March 1, 2015

Each and every donor has a different set of motivations for establishing a family foundation. While not “official” statements of donor legacy, this collection provides a sample of the limitless array of hopes and dreams that donors have for their philanthropy… Read More

Family Values, Family Philanthropy

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Virginia M. Esposito

How families inspire and shape values—particularly the value of giving— and how those are passed from one generation to another, are critical elements in ensuring a healthy charitable future. … Read More

Mission Statement and Guiding Principles: Ten Commandments of the Bernstein Family Foundation

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Bernstein Family Foundation

The Bernstein Family Foundation is committed to investing in people and ideas to strengthen and celebrate the greater Washington, DC, community. This document describes their full mission as well as the "Ten Commandments" that they use as guiding principles for their grantmaking… Read More

Navigating Leadership Transitions in Family Philanthropy

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Virginia M. Esposito, Betsy Brill, Dean Phillips, Dinaz Mansuri, Patrick Troska

Every family philanthropy experiences the joy, the sadness, the complexity, and the energy of transitions. Moving toward new leadership in the family can be difficult, emotional, and sometimes frustrating. However, when it is done deliberately and thoughtfully, these times of transition can also be positive for all involved. … Read More

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund: Executive Committee Charter policy

Mission, vision, values

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund: Executive Committee Charter policy

Posted on August 7, 2015

Fellowship Programs: Honoring Family Legacy and Building Future Community Leaders

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

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

Balancing Internal Vs. External Missions in Family Philanthropy

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

Mission and Values (Tarsadia Foundation)

Posted on March 19, 2015

Why I Started a Family Foundation: a Collection of Donor Legacy Statements

Posted on March 1, 2015

Family Values, Family Philanthropy

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Virginia M. Esposito

Mission Statement and Guiding Principles: Ten Commandments of the Bernstein Family Foundation

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Bernstein Family Foundation

Navigating Leadership Transitions in Family Philanthropy

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Virginia M. Esposito, Betsy Brill, Dean Phillips, Dinaz Mansuri, Patrick Troska

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