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Keeping You Informed

We post articles of interest for individuals and families who are ready to explore and formalize ways to express a family's philosophy and values through philanthropy.


Trends and Current Issues in Philanthropy

"Here's My Check; Spend It All at Once" by Stephanie Strom. The New York Times, January 20, 2008.


Food for Thought

"The Ethical Will: Bequeathing Values Rather Than Valuables" by Jeffrey Steele.  Los Angeles Times, June 21, 2005.

"Sharing Memories, Values, and Hopes: What Should My Ethical Will Include?" a CancerCare project funded by the Jewish Healing and Hospice Alliance (a collaboration between CancerCare and UJA Federation of New York).

“Roadmap to Legacy Planning” by Carol Karsch.  This article, which describes the approach to charitable gift planning developed the Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona, offers useful tips to anyone creating a legacy plan.


Family Philanthropy

"Donor-Advised Funds: Tools for Giving Families" by Kevin R. Laskowski.  Family Giving News, October 2007.

"Five Great Ways to Teach Your Child about Philanthropy" by Rebecca Lucia.  Charity Navigator, February 2007.

"Raising Children with Philanthropic Values" by Ellen Remmer. The Philanthropic Initiative, Inc.  This monograph offers a number of useful tools to promote responsible philanthropy with a family.

“Gaining Families’ Trust” by Brad Woverton.  Chronicle of Philanthropy, November 11, 2004.

The Family Philanthropist  - This newsletter from the Council of Michigan Foundations looks at topics of interest to family foundations.         
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