Ford Foundation’s Build Initiative is Hitting Its Stride
Release Date:
08/14/2018
... 2016, the Ford Foundation set out on an experiment—give $ 1 billion to social justice nonprofits, with all funds going ...
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Russell Sage Foundation Grantees Cited in NY Times on Disputed Timeline for When Whites Will Assume Minority Status in US Population
Release Date:
11/29/2018
In a nation preoccupied by race, the moment when white Americans will make up less than half the country’s population has become an object of fascination.
14
Feb
2019
Balancing Power Dynamics - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP
Thursday, February 14, 2019 -
12:00pm to 1:30pm
How can you use your privilege to address the power imbalances that exist between funders and community partners? How can your board members build more honest and collaborative relationships, while also supporting other funders in building more...
18
Apr
2019
Impact Investing: Dipping Your Toes or Going All In- A Webinar Hosted by NCFP
Thursday, April 18, 2019 -
12:00pm to 1:30pm
Experts predict that the impact investing market will be worth more than $300 billion by 2020. Impact investing – which seeks a specific environmental, social or governance return above and beyond a strictly financial return – can be a particularly...
16
May
2019
Relationship Between the Board Chair and CEO - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP
Thursday, May 16, 2019 -
12:00pm to 1:30pm
How do board chairs and CEOs develop and maintain their partnerships?
11
Jul
2019
Money, Values, and Culture - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP
Thursday, July 11, 2019 -
12:00pm to 1:30pm
Messages about money are part of our lives every day. With increased access to data and information, your house value and other factors are all available online easily to everyone.
$4 Million From Ford, Mellon, and Alice Walton Fund Goes to Promote Diversity on Museum Boards
Release Date:
01/15/2019
A board-member matching service to identify and train candidates of color — and assess groups’ readiness to engage people of different backgrounds — will be key to change.
Bloomberg Pledges $5.5 Million for Climate Action
Release Date:
04/23/2019
Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced that Michael R. Bloomberg, the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Climate Action, will contribute $5.5 million in support of the UN Climate Change Secretariat.
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Will Distribute $2.5 Million Recovered Through Lawsuits Against Sham Cancer Charities
Release Date:
06/21/2019
Attorney General William Tong announced that $2.5 million will be distributed to cancer centers across the country as a result of a multistate enforcement action against sham cancer charities.
Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund Brings Art to the Public Hospital System
Release Date:
07/19/2019
Hoping to make residents care more about their local health centers, the city’s public hospital network is starting by making the centers more interesting to look at.
12
Dec
2019
Passing the Baton: Reflections on the Past, Present, and Future of Family Philanthropy - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP
Thursday, December 12, 2019 -
12:00pm to 1:30pm
In 2020 the National Center for Family Philanthropy will welcome Nick Tedesco as President and CEO and see the transition of founder and longtime President Ginny Esposito to the role of Senior Fellow.
15
Jan
2020
FCCP Census Operations Series: Part 8 – Counting in the Wake of Natural Disasters & Counting on College/University Campuses - A Webinar Hosted by FCCP
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 -
1:00pm to 2:00pm
This installation of the Census operations webinar series will cover natural disaster scenarios and how Census Bureau updates population.
13
Aug
2020
Planning a Family Retreat - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP
Thursday, August 13, 2020 -
12:00pm to 1:15pm
In this webinar, you will hear how foundations have designed their retreats, how to best facilitate conversations, and best practices for engaging the next generation.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Distributes $31 Million First Round of Grants to Reach Areas Hardest Hit by COVID-19
Release Date:
04/30/2020
The funding is part of the Foundation’s $100 million global COVID-19 relief initiative; grants focus on food and shelter, mental health, artist relief, and frontline health care staff.
08
Apr
2021
Effective Governance: Principles, Policies, and Practices - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP
Thursday, April 8, 2021 -
12:00pm to 1:15pm
In this webinar, learn more about effective governance structures and explore the principles, policies, and practices necessary to ensure good governance in a family philanthropy effort.
11
Feb
2021
Family Identity and Culture - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP
Thursday, February 11, 2021 -
12:00pm to 1:15pm
Learn how families cultivate their philanthropic identity and nurture a family culture that reflects a shared sense of purpose.
11
Mar
2021
Going Beyond the Private Foundation: An Exploration of Vehicles - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP
Thursday, March 11, 2021 -
12:00pm to 1:15pm
Learn about the range of structures that advance the objectives of philanthropic families, explore the fundamental considerations, and understand how a portfolio of complementary vehicles may promote success.
10
Jun
2021
Building a Social Impact Strategy and Approach - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP
Thursday, June 10, 2021 -
12:00pm to 1:15pm
In this webinar, learn practical guidance for how to build or refresh your grantmaking strategy and approach.
12
Aug
2021
Impact, Measurement, and Evaluation - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP
Thursday, August 12, 2021 -
12:00pm to 1:15pm
In this webinar, learn how to adopt a formative approach to measurement and evaluation and explore the considerations for high impact philanthropy.
13
Oct
2021
Adopting Equity Practices - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 -
12:00pm to 1:15pm
In this webinar, learn how to apply a racial equity lens to internal and external practices, how to discuss equity with staff and board, and explore resources for continued reflection on privilege, bias, and power.