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Mary PhillipsIs Philanthropy More Effective Without the “Family Dynamics” in Family Foundations?

In: 2013 Family Philanthropy Conference| Family Philanthropy| Governance| Philanthropy

23 Jan 2013

Blessed are the family foundations graced with harmonious board interaction, for they may be focused on their grantmaking. Running through case studies in preparation for our session at this month’s Council on Foundations Family Philanthropy Conference in San Jose, I am struck by the power of a grantmaking program rooted in community ties, family values, [...]

Mary PhillipsExperts Are All Around Us

In: 2012 Family Philanthropy Conference| Family Philanthropy

22 Feb 2012

Same-sex spouses, life partners, adopted children, second marriages, religious conservatives, political liberals. Today’s families are increasingly diverse and families with foundations are no exception. The changing nature of your family may be creating challenges to harmonious and effective governance. Fortunately, the experience of other foundations is a laboratory of solutions.
If you attended the Council on Foundations [...]

Mary PhillipsWhat Does Your Board Do When Consensus Isn’t Possible?

In: 2012 Family Philanthropy Conference| Family Philanthropy| Governance

6 Feb 2012

Most family foundations tend to conduct their grantmaking by continuing the discussion until everyone either agrees or at least agrees to commit to a decision. This approach can be time consuming, but rewarding.  What happens, though, when you can’t all agree? What do you do when one director is passionately in support of and another [...]



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