Program areas at NCFP
Education and events - ncfp offers a range of programs to foster learning for philanthropic families. Programs are rooted in a Family giving lifecycle that provides onramps for families to begin planning, learning, and accessing custom support and resources. Education and events include fundamentals of Family Philanthropy webinar series; peer networks focused on a particular group, population, or topic; learning and action cohorts dedicated to deep shared learning about a specific concept in Family Philanthropy; conferences (including the National forum on Family Philanthropy) workshops, small group conversations, and retreats.
Program delivery and support - ncfp develops tools and knowledge that is used across all program platforms. This includes research and information services to advance the practice of effective Family Philanthropy by sharing sector trends, case studies, resources and expertise. Ncfp's knowledge Center is home to hundreds of Family Philanthropy resources on topics spanning the full spectrum of the Family giving lifecycle. The knowledge Center also contains content collections, policy central, an embeddable search tool, and more which curate the best resources on trends and topics in Family Philanthropy.
Outreach, network building, marketing, and consulting services - a cornerstone of ncfp programming is the built-in opportunity for networking and peer engagement, providing in person and virtual platforms for Family Philanthropy donors and those who work with them to engage and discuss their experiences and share learnings with a broader, peer-based audience. Ncfp provides custom consulting and presentation support to philanthropic families on issues including but not limited to purpose, governance, succession, legacy, and next generation engagement, as well as referrals to staff-screened consultants and advisors.