More than 30 grantmakers gathered on July 9th for a discussion of family foundation lifespan considerations co-sponsored by the Foundation Center and Philanthropy New York. We asked David R. Wolcheck, Research Associate at the Foundation Center, and Loren Renz, Senior Researcher for Special Projects at the Foundation Center, to provide us with a recap of the program.
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By Charles H. Hamilton
Senior Fellow, Philanthropy New York
Being away from the day-to-day administration of a foundation has allowed me some time to think about how philanthropy can be improved. That is a huge topic that can’t be given justice in this short piece. It is also a topic that has naturally led me to Criteria for Philanthropy at Its Best, recently published by the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy. The five articles that Paul Brest wrote about Criteria were quite good, but most of the commentary and responses from NCRP have proven to be too partisan to be useful or interesting. The Criteria offers a lot to like and think about, but I was struck that it may be remembered for falling back on two common but misleading approaches that will not improve philanthropy: (1) quantitative measures that actually divert attention from determining effective philanthropy, and (2) seeing the source of foundation dollars as “partially public,” which is a profoundly troubling abrogation of the value and independence of philanthropy and the entire independent sector.
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We recently welcomed the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to Philanthropy New York. We asked Michael Barrett, Senior Director of Grants Management at ASPCA, to share details about the organization and its latest initiatives in this Member Spotlight.
What are your primary areas of focus?
The ASPCA provides approximately $5 million in annual assistance to a variety of animal welfare organizations in the United States. Our largest and most successful grant program is ASPCA Mission: Orange (AM:O)—a collaborative of selected animal welfare and community organizations around the country charged with creating a country of humane communities, where animals receive the compassion and respect they deserve, and where there is no more euthanasia of homeless animals simply because of a lack of resources.
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By Michael Seltzer
Partner, Philanthropic Services, Rabin Strategic Partners
Philanthropic Advisor and Trustee, EMPower
Grantmakers don’t need to check their values at the airport gate…as a matter of fact, don’t leave home without them!
When we travel, we have the opportunity to leave the best of ourselves behind wherever we go. Today’s traveling grantmakers can choose to minimize their carbon footprint and contribute with time, talent, and treasure to enhance destination communities. That was the core message at a June 16th Philanthropy New York members briefing on the new emerging phenomenon of travelers’ philanthropy.
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