This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Griping about generational differences has almost overtaken baseball as America’s favorite pastime. At least, it can certainly feel that way! Clickbait articles about millennial consumer preferences, boomer hiring strategies and centenarian…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. How can you plan ahead—as a family, or as a family enterprise (business, foundation, family office)? And how can you make sure family dynamics don’t unglue all the good that…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In some family foundations, there are eager and willing members of the second, third and even fourth generations who can serve as trustees. In these cases, responsible philanthropy and ethical…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The General Service Foundation shares lessons and words of wisdom when transitioning leadership power and explains how it affects everything from board members to company culture. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Harvard Business Review conducted a study that revealed the importance of diverse networks for business leaders: The more connections to people of different demographic backgrounds and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Governments are turning to service design, a method of design focused on attractive and easy to use casings so that more people will successfully use the products. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Year after year, one topic in family philanthropy rises to the top: inspiring, engaging, and preparing the next generation for leadership. Sooner or later, unless the board decides to spend…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. What is the best way to formalize the process of hiring and setting salary for a family member? LIZ WALTERS: Off the top of my head, I can think of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Family philanthropy has been at the heart of the community foundation field since its inception. In 1914, Frederick H. Goff and his family created the first community foundation in Cleveland,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Writing for India Development Review, Quest Alliance’s Sylvia Priyanthi lists ways to give people more of a voice within a philanthropic organization, stressing the importance of co-creation…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • At Nonprofit AF, Vu Le argues that complete fealty to a singular mission isn’t always healty for nonprofts, but rather causes more isolation and unnecessary competition.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In general, there are four staffing models for family foundations: the administrator, consultant, director and family staff. This quick slide show offers an overview of each to help you choose…