The success of family philanthropy is largely dependent on the operations and management of the people and processes that underpin the goals and activities of the effort.
MCF is offering this virtual gathering space for family foundation trustees to talk candidly with peers to address the unique aspects of family foundations. Sessions will be hosted and facilitated by Susie Brown, MCF President.
Join us for a meeting of the Family Foundation Professionals Network. Our conversation will center around MCF’s new Principles for Philanthropy.
Impact is often an elusive concept in philanthropy. What is the most effective way to monitor grants? How do families define and measure success? What is the burden on grantee partners and how might it be mitigated?
Starting mid-2021, MCF is offering a virtual gathering space for family foundation trustees to talk candidly with peers to address the unique aspects of family foundations. Sessions will be hosted and facilitated by Susie Brown, MCF President.
Power dynamics are inherent in traditional philanthropy: a funder gives and a grantee receives. This imbalance has the ability to inhibit productive, honest partnerships and stymie successful outcomes.
Join us for a meeting of the Family Foundation Professionals Network hosted by Flor Treviño Frey and Andy Wolfe with the Frey Foundation and Samuel Eberhart with the Mardag Foundation.
Grantmaking is the fundamental element of a family philanthropy effort. The practice of grantmaking actualizes the motivations of a donor, advances their values, and accomplishes their aims and objectives.
Philanthropic families employ a wide range of models to make decisions—from unilateral authority to consensus. However, identifying the appropriate structure is often a challenge and can serve as a barrier to effective philanthropic practices.
Join us for a meeting of the Family Foundation Professionals Network hosted by Jenny Johnson with the Minneapolis Foundation.
The Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Minnesota staff invite you to participate in a peer discussion about the opportunities and challenges of leaning into diversity, equity and inclusion work as an all-white staff at a FAMILY
Clearly defined motivations and values are the underpinning of an effective family philanthropy strategy—they articulate a purpose, provide direction, and serve as a measure of accountability.
Join us for a meeting with the Family Foundation Professionals Network.
Join us for a meeting of the Family Foundation Professionals Network.
Join us for a virtual gathering of the Family Foundation Professionals Network. During this webinar, we will discuss current issues around how our organizations are impacted by both COVID-19 and the murder of George Floyd.
No matter your current strategies or focus, leveraging a trusted and proven intermediary can help you make the most of your philanthropic assets.
Join us for a meeting of the Family Foundation Professionals Network.
Join us for a meeting of the Family Foundation Professionals Net
Getting your family together for a retreat is a great way to spend quality time together, as well as focus on your family’s giving with the foundation.
Using your name publicly can be a positive and productive tool in your philanthropy. Your name can also carry a lot of weight: the responsibility, publicity, and hesitance to experiment and potentially fail.
