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Member Spotlight: Opportunity Fund
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
... hard it is to ask for help. We must be respectful. We must view the consumers of our services holistically, not as the ...
NCFP Webinar - Community driven capacity building: Creative approaches from the field
Thursday, July 10, 2014 - 12:00pm
Hear the stories of family and regional foundations who came up with creative capacity building programs guided by local community partners.
The Hidden Financial Lives of America's Poor and Middle Class
Thursday, January 21, 2016 - 2:00pm
In this complimentary two-part SSIR Live! webinar series, researchers from New York University and the Center for Financial Services Innovation, will be joined by experts from the Aspen Institute, and Pew Charitable Trusts, the University of Michigan, and the Urban Institute to present new research findings, their implications, and insights for designing new policies, programs, and products to help improve the lives of low- and moderate-income Americans.
Equity, Real Costs, and Impact
Wednesday, October 3, 2018 - 9:00am
Join us for this program for an engaging dialogue on what it takes to revitalize grantmaking to better support equity goals as grantees struggle to adapt to the new economic and political realities.
Session #1: The Purpose, Culture, & Values of Trust-Based Philanthropy
Tuesday, June 8, 2021 - 1:00pm
This session is the first in a three-part series on the values and practices of what it means to be a trust-based grantmaker, developed for Grantmakers of Westernn Pennsylvania members, in partnership with The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project,
Session #2: Unrestricted Funding, Doing the Homework, Streamlined Paperwork
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 - 1:00pm
This session is the second in a three-part series on the values and practices of what it means to be a trust-based grantmaker, developed for Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania members, in partnership with The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project.
Session #3: Transparent Communication, Soliciting Feedback, and Support Beyond the Check
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 - 1:00pm
This session is the third in a three-part series on the values and practices of what it means to be a trust-based grantmaker, developed for Grantmakers of Westernn Pennsylvania members, in partnership with The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project.
Governance and Legal Best Practices: A Review for Funders
Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 2:00pm
Join us for this one-hour webinar to hear a high-level overview of recent trends and best practices for foundation governance.
Grant Rounds: When Closing Doors Makes Sense: Dissolving an Organization with Grace
Tuesday, June 3, 2014 - 12:00pm
Organizations can face closure for a number of reasons: shifts in funding, demographics, and/or environments; diminishing community support; achieving an organization's mission; or a lessened need for its mission, to name a few. The decision to close an organization can be an intense and hectic experience as considerable time, attention, and resources are required to navigate the logistics, consider the legal options, mitigate the impact, celebrate accomplishments, and ensure legacy.
Foundations on the Hill Wrap-Up
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
More than 190 foundation trustees and staff from across the country participated in Foundations on the Hill on March 18 and 19, 2015. to meet with members of Congress and discuss key issues of importance to foundations and philanthropy.
NCFP Webinar: Spark Session on the Role of Community in Family Philanthropy Values, Mission, and Strategy
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 12:00pm
Community foundations are trusted, professional advisors to philanthropic families and a valuable source of local knowledge and insights.
Engaging Diverse Communities
The guide shares and explains the experiences of several institutions that broadened their donor bases, services, and programs by reaching out to diverse communities. The publication focuses on the African American, Asian American, Latino, and Native American communities
Cultivating Emerging Philanthropic Leaders
This toolkit from North Carolina Network of Grantmakers gives practical information on establishing a fellowship program to support the next generation of foundation leaders.
Next Gen Donors
The Frey Chair for Family Philanthropy program at the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and 21/64, a nonprofit consulting practice specializing in next gen and multigenerational strategic philanthropy, have released Next Gen Donors: Respecting Legacy, Revolutionizing Philanthropy. This first-of-its-kind research examines the next generation of major donors and studies this crucial group directly through interviews. Study participants were carefully screened to ensure that they are 21 to 40 years old and that fit study criteria to be considered high-capacity donors.
Assessing Grantees’ Financial Health and Long Term Sustainability: Nonprofit Financial Statement Analysis Training
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 - 9:00am
This workshop will focus on identifying key indicators of financial health as evidenced by grantees’ audited financial statements. It will provide grantmakers with the skills to understand their grantees' financial reality, with concepts and tools applicable to grantees across a range of missions and business models.
Keystone Policy Series: Investing in Change - Foundation Support for Lobbying and Other Advocacy
Wednesday, March 29, 2017 - 2:00pm
Join us for an overview of how foundations can support advocacy with Bolder Advocacy.
NCFP Webinar: Valuing the Family in Family Philanthropy
Thursday, January 11, 2018 - 12:00pm
Join NCFP’s president, Ginny Esposito, as she interviews family members from multiple generations to gain insights on how your family can consider keeping the family in family giving.
GWP Administrative Network: Microsoft Office and Outlook Tricks of the Trade
Tuesday, April 24, 2018 - 12:00pm
Join us for our first session in 2018 during which we will learn some lesser-known tricks and features in the Microsoft Outlook and Office Suite.