At 21/64, we understand the unique skills and perspectives the next generation can bring to the philanthropic community. However, the prospect of engaging the next generation can be daunting. Next-generation family members have grown up with access to broader opportunities fueled by information technology, increased diversity and global connectedness. The questions they ask, language they use, and even their values and priorities change the way the family communicates. The more a family is able to see that “involving the kids” does not only mean adding children to an existing system, but rather shifting the family paradigm to become multigenerational--embracing what each generation brings to the table--the better prepared they will be for the next phase of the foundation’s evolution, and for meeting the needs of the 21st century.
To hear more about some of our Next Generation programming click here.
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What's New
Next Gen Retreat 2012
If you're serving as a trustee, family staff member, or may step into those roles with your family's giving vehicles in the future, join us at the the upcoming Next Generation Retreat. Taking place February 13 at the Council on Foundations Family Philanthropy Conference in Miami, FL, this event is a great opportunity to meet your peers and reconnect with old friends.
Family Quest Exploring Wealth Deck
Wealth is often a difficult topic to discuss. The 42 cards in this deck offer families, foundation boards, family offices and advisors to families a way to unpack the building blocks of wealth. The discussion questions provide a unique forum to find comfort, understanding, and foster fruitful dialogue about what it means to have family wealth. For advisors, the Exploring Wealth deck can also be customized with your company or organization’s name and logo to use with your clients or fund holders.
A Passion for Giving by Peter J. Klein and Angelica Berrie
Sharna Goldseker featured in Chapter 12: Empowering the Next Generation
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Featured Article
Tools that help you figure out where to give
Meredith Jacobs, Washington Jewish Week, October 2011
Next Generation of Philanthropy
Sharna Goldseker, Ocean Robbins, and Elspeth Gilmore
Conversations with a Cause
Andrew Ho, Re: Philanthropy Blog, July 2011
"Getting It" Before You Begin To Give It Away
Tile Financial, February 2011