Family philanthropy
Passing values on to younger generations through philanthropy can help maximize charitable impact and extend a donor's legacy. Many donors are looking for ways to introduce these conversations and connect their family in a meaningful giving strategy that involves the whole family.
Navigating Family Philanthropy
This series of guide books, road maps and videos developed by National Center for Family Philanthropy can help donors involve other family members as they plan for meaningful, effective philanthropy together.
Defining your philanthropic purpose
Defining your philanthropic purpose
For your philanthropy to be meaningful and effective, it is critical to understand why you want to give. Here, you will find resources to help you and your family explore the motivations, values or principles, priorities, and giving styles that make up your collective philanthropic purpose.
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Charitable estate planning checklist
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Charitable giving with family
Passing values onto younger generations can help extend a donor's legacy.
Giving across generations
The transfer of wealth to the next generation will be one of the largest in history.