For families who manage their own foundations, year-end requirements can add stress to a celebratory time of year. Here are three ways to make these final weeks more merry. First, review year-end “to dos” for the foundation now. In this moment between finishing the Halloween candy and putting the turkey in the oven, be clear […]
In the age of information overload, sometimes simpler really is better. The KBC team is ramping up its skills with data visualization to make complex information easier to understand and more useful in decision making. We recently developed an infographic tool for one of our clients to help inform the work they do in grantmaking […]
Kerrie Blevins Consulting is excited to announce a partnership with the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP). NCFP’s Family Philanthropy Online Partner Subscribers include a select group of community foundations, financial and legal advisors, philanthropic advisors, consultants, family offices and other organizations that support family philanthropy. “NCFP is the thought leader for family philanthropy and […]
I was excited to join 800 colleagues at the Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) national conference at the Minneapolis Hyatt Regency, May 2-4. Kudos to the Minnesota Council on Foundations for helping to bring this national conference to Minneapolis! GEO is unique among foundation conferences because it focuses on how grantmakers can work with nonprofits […]
Over spring break, three generations of my family used college visits with my daughter as reason for a family gathering in New York City. The trip, with a group of eight, ranging in ages from 17-81, required careful logistics and on-the-field adjustments. It involved compromises, level-setting expectations and moving a mixed-age group across the city. […]
Kerrie Blevins Consulting is pleased to welcome Caroline Linden as our Research & Communications Coordinator. Caroline has extensive experience in marketing communications and grant writing. In her new role, Caroline will be developing marketing material, conducting research that informs client giving priorities, and performing grants management and analysis. (more…)
All families experience change as a natural part of life, and family foundations are no different. Family members move to other parts of the country. People get busy, and priorities change. The founders age and look to the next generation for leadership. How a family foundation anticipates or responds to change will determine their giving […]
“It’s not just about being able to write a check. It’s being able to touch somebody’s life.” – Oprah Winfrey While much attention is paid to grantmaking, the work of any foundation extends beyond writing checks for worthy causes. To fully meet its charitable goals, a foundation must maintain the vitality of all three key […]
