At this network meeting, health funders will get to know each other, share about the work they are doing, and talk through questions and challenges with their peers.
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.
The purpose of the Program Officers Network is for those member foundation staff working as program officers or aspiring to work as a program officer to connect with their peers, exchange information, and learn from one another.
MCF’s Community Foundations Network aims to create a space for all community foundation professionals to connect with one another and discuss and learn about topics of interest across the community foundation spectrum.
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.
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?
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.
There is an increasing recognition and understanding of the deep-seated structural inequities upon which the philanthropic sector and many other systems were built.
The promise of family philanthropy is fulfilled by its members—often across multiple generations, which can pose a challenge. Multigenerational families use a variety of techniques to engage the next generation in philanthropy.
Change is inevitable and can be especially complex in family philanthropy. There are a number of questions to explore to ensure the success of a collective giving effort. What are the anticipated moments of transition?
