Tag Archives: donor and family legacy

FEATURE: Building High Quality Family Connections Across Generations (March 2013 FGN)

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

Editor’s Note: In last month’s edition of Family Giving News, we featured results of a new study from our colleagues at 21/64 and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy on the goals, motivations, and strategies of Next Gen Donors. In this … Continue reading →

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FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY AND LEADERSHIP CIRCLE MEMBERS: Thanks for Your Support! (February 2013 FGN)

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

We offer special thanks to our Friends of the Family and Leadership Circle funders who support and sustain the work of the National Center. Our Leadership Circle recognizes a special group of our most generous supporters. Our Friends offer continuing support for our … Continue reading →

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FEATURE: 15 Timeless Tips for Trustee Training and Succession (September 2012)

Posted on September 21, 2012 by

Year after year, one topic in family philanthropy rises to the top: inspiring, engaging, and preparing the next generation for leadership. Sooner or later, unless the board decides to spend down the endowment, board succession in family foundations is a … Continue reading →

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: The Seasoned Family Foundation CEO (July 2012 FGN)

Posted on July 25, 2012 by

“The family foundation CEO is more likely to share fundamental values and feel a deep, personal connection to a donor and family.  The result is often mutual affection and a deeply satisfying job situation.  Those same bonds can test the … Continue reading →

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: Milestones in Family Giving: The Contagious Joy of Philanthropic Celebrations (June 2012 FGN)

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

Everyone loves a good celebration.  Families particularly mark the special moments in their lives with celebrations: an anniversary, graduation, wedding, or a birthday (especially those birthdays that end in the dreaded “0” – 30, 40, 50, and whatever numbers come … Continue reading →

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FEATURE: The Changing Face of Philanthropy: Diversity in Family Giving (January 2012 FGN)

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

By Caroline Avery Quick, create a mental picture of a philanthropist. What do you see? An older white man? That’s the picture that pops into most of our heads. And it’s not surprising — this is the dominant image of … Continue reading →

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President’s Message: Wrapping Up a Wonderful Year for the National Center (December 2011 FGN)

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

What a wonderful month to have Family Giving News focus on the practice of discretionary grantmaking!  Highlighting our new edition of Passages on this topic, this issue explores the reasons for and the cautions involved in offering this privilege to … Continue reading →

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President’s Message: Transitions Bring Both Joy and Sadness (November 2011 FGN)

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

Fall is in the air and the transition to cooler weather and the holiday season is not the only one we in family philanthropy are experiencing. Every family philanthropy experiences the joy, the sadness, the complexity, and the energy of … Continue reading →

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Feature: Philanthropy’s Role in Developing Responsible Adults (October 2011 FGN)

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

Editor’s note: This month’s feature story is an excerpt from the new edition of our Passages issue paper series. A full copy of this issue paper, complete with specific tips, tools and interviews, is available here for members of our … Continue reading →

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President’s Message: Embracing and Engaging the Senior Generation (September 2011 FGN)

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

This month’s Family Giving News features a topic of special importance to me – how we take best advantage of the wisdom and experience of family philanthropy’s senior leaders.  Doing so is important on so many levels. Professionally, the role … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Milestones in Family Philanthropy: For your family, for your grantees, for the community (July 2011 FGN)

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

Milestone birthday celebrations are momentous events in all families. For many, this tradition carries over directly to the philanthropic institutions they create. A growing number of families celebrating their 40th, 50th or 60th anniversaries have found ways to honor the … Continue reading →

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Mothers and Legacy: Setting the Tone (May 2011 FGN)

Posted on May 2, 2011 by

Editor’s note: In celebration of Mother’s Day, we’re pleased to reprint one of our favorite past columns from National Center Senior Fellow Alice Buhl. And if you’re interested in the topic of legacy, be sure to check out our July … Continue reading →

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On the Phone With… Dan Bader of the Helen Bader Foundation (March 2011 FGN)

Posted on March 2, 2011 by

Listen to the National Center’s interview with Dan Bader to hear more about the Helen Bader Foundation’s lessons learned in aging and Alzheimer’s: The Helen Bader Foundation: Donor’s Passion Leads to Foundation’s Mission (click to listen to audio) The Helen … Continue reading →

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Ask the Center: Donor Legacy Statements, Values Statements and Ethical Wills (March 2011 FGN)

Posted on March 2, 2011 by

I work for a small family foundation as their non-family executive director. The foundation has been in existence for 25 years. In the near term, I will be sitting down with the founder, who is preparing to write his legacy. I am wondering … Continue reading →

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Ask the Center: Emeritus Board Members: Curse or Blessing? (August 2010 FGN)

Posted on August 3, 2010 by

This month’s question revolves around how to encourage the passing of the torch while providing meaningful ways for aging family members to continue participation. By Alice Buhl Mom and Dad are aging but we want to keep them involved.  Aunt … Continue reading →

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