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How to Avoid Turf Wars When Raising Money From Wealthy Families

How to Avoid Turf Wars When Raising Money From Wealthy Families

How to deal with donors after a divorce, raising money from relatives of a longtime donor, and more.

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How Nonprofit Leaders and Donors Should Handle a Falling Out

A conflict with a donor needn’t spell the end, says philanthropist Isa Catto, so long as both sides listen and remain respectful. Here are seven ways to proceed with caution and care when disagreements occur.

Post-Pandemic, One Family Foundation Leader Shares Her Plans to Give More and Simplify

Post-Pandemic, One Family Foundation Leader Shares Her Plans to Give More and Simplify

Isa Catto would like to see more wealthy donors question privilege and spend more time listening and learning.

Why We Place Our Family Foundation Assets in Socially Responsible Investment Vehicles

Two philanthropists share their story to help others considering an investment strategy that is both profitable and beneficial to society.

What Fundraisers and Donors Should Learn From the Varsity Blues Scandal

What Fundraisers and Donors Should Learn From the Varsity Blues Scandal

Donors and fundraisers should talk about and avoid potentially self-serving strings attached to big gifts

Why Money Shouldn’t Trump Mission When Choosing Board Members

When nonprofits fill their boards with megawealthy people, mission suffers and differing viewpoints are lacking. Here’s why economic diversity among trustees is good for nonprofits and how to make it happen.