Key Topics

Learn about a variety of topics of special interest to you: board composition, generational succession, grantmaking issues, and more!

Stewardship Principles

Your family foundation—whether small or large, staffed or board managed—can use these voluntary Stewardship Principles to guide and strengthen your board governance, grantmaking and management.

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Our Philanthropy is a monthly e-newsletter with news, articles, and events of interest to family foundations and philanthropists.

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Starting a Family Foundation

Find general information about starting family foundations: answers to initial questions, valuable insight from colleagues, financial factors, governance basics, great resources and steps to get you started.

Glossary of Philanthropic Terms

Family E-Mail Discussion Group Is a Great Member Benefit

Leaders of family foundations can join a special electronic discussion group to interact with their peers. This members-only benefit allows you to network and discuss key issues, exchange best practices and information about managing and leading family foundations, and learn about upcoming Council activities.

Joining is easy. Just send an e-mail to family@cof.org with your full name, title, and your foundation’s name. A staff member will confirm your subscription via return e-mail and answer any questions you may have.

Email family@cof.org to join.