In times of uncertainty, nonprofit organizations face enormous pressure, from tightening budgets to shifting political landscapes to evolving community needs.

Philanthropy has the power to drive transformative change, but even the most committed donors can struggle to take action.

For the 35^th issue of The International Family Offices Journal, Managing Director Betsy Erickson partnered with author David Werdiger to provide a tool designed to help advisors guide ultra-high-net-worth families in maximizing collaboration with collective impact.

Women are reshaping philanthropy with collaborative, values-driven giving, leveraging their growing financial influence to unlock social impact.

We had the opportunity to participate in the Family Wealth Alliance’s (FWA) 2024 summer gathering, focused on elevating women in family wealth, and to contribute to a panel around aligning wealth with purpose.

Donor-advised funds have become increasingly popular over the last 30 years, and for good reason: they are easy to use, have a low barrier to entry, and offer instant tax benefits. However, without a proper plan and additional structures and strategies in place, DAFs can end up keeping large quantities of money on the sidelines that could otherwise be supporting urgent social change efforts.

A panel of experts discusses how the role of high-net-wealth women in philanthropy has evolved and will continue to evolve as more wealth changes hands.

A ViaNova report, authored by Jessica Robinson Love and Jessyca Dudley, shares useful lessons and considerations that may help as stakeholders across the social sector work to craft equitable and inclusive governance structures.