Overcoming Psychological Barriers to Giving in Family Philanthropy

The National Center for Family Philanthropy, Ideas42, and Arabella Advisors recently released a report that explores top psychological barriers to giving in family philanthropy. Reasons included too many choices, fear of uncomfortable family dynamics, and lack of urgency. The research draws on behavioral science, interviews with donors and advisors, and decades of experience guiding philanthropic families. This session will highlight report findings and offer practical advice and hands-on tools that philanthropic advising staff at community foundations can use with their donors to unlock more assets to meet urgent issues.