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The Foundation Review vol.7 issue 1 (Spring 2015)

This groundbreaking edition, co-edited with the National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers, is devoted completely to the art and science of philanthropy consulting. GMA is proud to be a contributing author.

Fdn Review Cover 2015 The Family Foundation Life Cycle and the Role of Consultants
Melissa L. Nemon Ph.D. and Claudia J. Jacobs M.S.W., Sillerman Center; Mary Phillips M.S., and Judy Sneath M.B.A., GMA Foundations

This article introduces the Family Foundation Life Cycle as a lens for understanding the stages of a family foundation’s operations, and provides a Family Foundation /Consultant Guide to help foundations anticipate needs and set the stage for successful consulting engagements. (click on the link to download)

Resources for Foundations in Practice case study sessions

The National Forum on Family Philanthropy, May 8 – 9, 2014

Ideas to consider when:

reviewing your foundation’s geographic commitment

planning for board continuity and succession

foundation decision making becomes personally difficult

Resource List for #ncfp14 Foundations in Practice sessions
(kindness of the National Center for Family Philanthropy)

Boston Philanthropic Advisors Roundtable (BPART), September 9, 2013

Ten Ways to plan for succession

Succession Planning in Private Foundations: Knock, Knock. Who’s there?

Approaches to Involving the Next Generation in Philanthropy and the Family Foundation

Featured Resources (primarily from our blog)