Philanthropy

‘Baby Steps’: Getting Started With Charitable Giving

How to demystify the often-confusing world of charitable giving and help families match their values with the right philanthropic tools. David Torre offers a practical guide for anyone who wants to make a difference but isn’t sure how to start.

Expert Roundtable: How Does the Family Office Connect to Philanthropy?

The family office plays a role in many families’ philanthropic endeavors. We asked several family members how their family office is involved in their charitable efforts, and we got family office experts to weigh in on how to think about the relationship between the family office and the family’s philanthropy.

Working Toward a Common Goal: Education, Philanthropy and Governance

John Michael (JM) Elder, president of the Wellspring Family Group, discusses how governance and wealth education within the family office help his family focus on their true passion: philanthropy.

Alternatives to Traditional Philanthropy

What does “impact investing” really mean? Avery Fontaine, head of Hawthorn Purpose for PNC Private Bank Hawthorn, offers a look at ways families can make a difference with their money beyond traditional philanthropy.

How one family office drives ‘Innovative Philanthropy at Work’

She discusses the nonprofits she and her family have formed since the sale, as well as the relationship between the Lavin Family Foundation, the family’s other foundations and the family business office, Polished Nickel Capital Management.