Past Event Highlights

The Value of Family Philanthropy: A Critique and Dialogue

Speakers: Liz Thompson, Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education | Edgar Villanueva, Leverage Philanthropic Partners

In a candid conversation with Liz Thompson, Edgar Villanueva discusses the power of family philanthropy to create a more equitable world. 

Hear more from Edgar in a session on reparations at this year's National Forum.

Transitions and Legacy at the Turner Foundation

Speakers: Judy Adler, Turner Foundation | Katherine Lorenz, The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation | Laura Seydel, Turner Foundation | Vasser Seydel, Turner Foundation

Turner Foundation trustees and mother-daughter duo Vasser and Laura Seydel joined former executive director Judy Adler for a discussion on how they're building the Foundation's legacy, bringing in the next generation, and navigating change. 

A Conversation with New and Graduating CEOs

Speakers: Jamie Allison, Walter & Elise Haas Fund | Don Chen, Surdna Foundation | Jim Parsons, The Brinson Foundation | Richard Woo | The Russell Family Foundation | Nick Tedesco, NCFP

New and retiring family foundation leaders shared lessons learned, the joy of family philanthropy, and how to build effective family philanthropy efforts.

  • "The 2019 National Forum was a rich opportunity for family funders to learn, share, connect, and perhaps most importantly, question their own assumptions about giving and the potential of of philanthropy now and in the future."

  • "This was the most consistently substantive and interesting philanthropic conference I've attended, out of dozens in the past 20 years. Staff, sessions, attendees, attention to detail all were outstanding."
  • "We LOVE the Forum!!! Just keep doing what you always do--it is by far the best conference we attend."

  • "NCFP not only provided an opportunity to gain critical insight to effective grantmaking strategies but also a safe space for people to learn and share their experiences in a very warm and supportive 'family' environment!"