Family Giving News | March 2024
National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP)
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Welcome to the March edition of Family Giving News.
Here we'll share the latest news, trends, and research in family philanthropy. Make sure to subscribe to be notified when a new edition is released.
The Latest on the Blog
Peter Marks , executive director of The L.B. Research and Education Foundation, received positive feedback from grant seekers who were not selected to move forward in the foundation’s application process. The feedback affirmed Peter’s own experience as a nonprofit grantseeker: funders often fail to provide helpful information in their declination letters. Here, Peter shares a template for other funders to employ.
Trends Survey
The National Center for Family Philanthropy is launching its third Trends study that captures and tracks leading trends in the field of family philanthropy.
Conducted every five years, this research identifies emerging issues, changes in funding priorities and governance practices, innovative approaches to giving and decision making, and anticipated future giving patterns and practices among US-based philanthropic families.
Ultimately, it aims to equip donors with data they can apply to their decision making.
This survey can be completed by those involved in family philanthropy—primarily family board, donors, or executive staff members. This includes DAF holders. Learn more and take the survey here.
Application Deadline Extended: Strengthening Democracy Learning & Action Cohort
Join our Learning and Action Cohort to learn more about:
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?? The models and vehicles that successful democracy funders are employing.
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Applications are due March 18, 2024. The program begins in April. Learn more here.
Recommended Reading & Resources
Board Compensation | Content Collection From NCFP
Deciding whether to compensate or reimburse family foundation board members can be a difficult and complex decision. This Content Collection provides guidance on the legal regulations regarding compensation, suggestions for how to initiate a conversation among your board members about whether or not compensation is appropriate, and suggestions for how to develop a written policy based on this conversation.
This tool is a self-assessment for grantmaking foundations to gauge where they currently are in terms of participatory practice across all areas of work and operations.
Healthy Goodbyes: Exiting Grantee Relationships with Care | Article From Walter & Elise Haas Fund
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The Walter & Elise Haas Fund is in the process of exiting a number of grantees in alignment with the Fund's programmatic and strategic shifts. Executive Director Jamie Allison says, "Our belief is that even when we are no longer in the same funder-grantee relationship with organizations, we continue to share similar values, priorities, and care for the same community. We know that as professionals committed to social change, we will see each other again and will likely partner in different capacities, roles, and organizations."
This two-volume publication provides a roadmap to building a more just world through your philanthropy. Covering topics like motivations, giving vehicles, giving approaches, scaling your philanthropy, and more, Reimagining Philanthropy has something for both emerging and advanced practitioners.
Celebrate Love Every Day by Building a Loving Community | Article From Schott Foundation for Public Education
Schott Foundation's John H. Jackson says, "We can choose to unite and be guided by the strongest force inside each of us—love. Rather than giving into the narratives and visions of a divided nation we can dare to envision, co-construct and exist in a loving nation."
Upcoming Events
Rural Places as an Equity Strategy | Hosted by The National Center for Family Philanthropy | March 12, 2024 | 2–3 pm ET
Designed for family philanthropies that work in rural areas and beyond, this session will delve into the insights and strategies of donors who have been supporting rural communities for years. Learn how an equity strategy can and should include rural areas, and explore the unique challenges and successes of investing in and working with these communities.
Collective Power: Using Data in Your Equity Journey | Hosted by Candid | March 12, 2024 | 2–3 pm ET
In the Red: Integrating the UN Sustainable Development Goals with ABFE’s Responsive Philanthropy in Black Communities Framework | Hosted by ABFE. A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities | March 19, 2024 | 1–2 pm ET
Education for Philanthropy Professionals | Hosted by Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS) | May 1–3 and May 8–10
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Executive Director at Walter & Elise Haas Fund
12 个月So many great resources, thank you National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP)