This sample statement offers a practical example of how a foundation founder can document the vision, values, and priorities behind their giving — in their own words. It is designed to give future trustees a meaningful reference point as the foundation evolves across generations, without locking them into rigid rules. The statement covers: The founder’s... Read More
See four questions that one family foundation finds useful in reflecting its mission in its grantmaking. Read More
Outline the terms and conditions of your consulting engagement with these samples. Read More
Download a sample media advisory, news release, and other tools to engage with the media. Read More
Earlier this year, Jim Morgan of Morgan Family Foundation published Applied Wisdom for Nonprofits: Eight Practical Tools for Leadership to share leadership tools and techniques with nonprofit emerging leaders, executive directors, and board members. Developed through his varied experiences—farming, military, venture capital, the Fortune 500 company Applied Materials, the Nature Conservancy, and his family foundation—Jim’s... Read More
To help more foundations get involved with policymaking, candidate education, and voter engagement, Nonprofit VOTE worked with the Council on Foundations and Independent Sector to create resources that would illustrate best practices and put to rest concerns. The result is The Voter Engagement Toolkit for Private Foundations and The Voter Engagement Toolkit for Community Foundations.... Read More