Governance
A growing number of foundations and philanthropists have elected to give away their money by a fixed date rather than establish perpetual foundations.
Audience: Board/TrusteesFamily Foundation
A sample conflict of interest form for independent private foundations.
Audience: Family FoundationProgram Staff
Topic: AdministrationGovernance
The legal staff at the Packard Foundation, Gates Foundation, Hewlett Foundation and Moore Foundation developed this free, first-of-its-kind resource, which covers the basic legal rules around what staff are allowed to fund and engage in at a private foundation.
Audience: All Funders
Topic: AdministrationGovernance
This report offers succession planning through leadership development an alternative to the status quo.
Audience: All Funders
Topic: Governance

This guide was designed to help the state’s philanthropic community understand their ethical, legal, and fiduciary requirements and obligations.
Audience: All Funders
Topic: Governance
Audience: All Funders

What can grantmaker do to help their grantees manage executive transitions more effectively? Get tips and best practices from Grantcraft.
Audience: Executive Staff
Topic: About PhilanthropyGovernance
A sample document detailing the core values of the Betty and Davis Fitzgerald Foundation including restrictions on participation on nonprofit/grantee boards.
Audience: All FundersFamily Foundation