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A large and growing cohort of next generation (next gen) investors in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) are preparing to take on the responsibility of managing their family’s wealth and take on an active role in maintaining sustainable generational success. While there is no standardized playbook for establishing family sustainability, next gen investors and...

During this two-part webinar presentation on private foundation succession planning, insights and planning tools are outlined and discussed to help the next generation of decision making. While there are different approaches to succession planning, knowing the donor intention is essential. Other planning elements and considerations include a missio...

While modeling your charitable nature for your children is important, studies have shown that the impact is even greater when role modeling is combined with meaningful discussions about charitable giving and its impact. Armed with this knowledge, parents can create meaningful opportunities to talk with their children and ask each other questions ab...

To position your wealth and philanthropic goals in an optimal position for the long-term, there are 8 strategies that can help activate high-impact capital and initiate purpose-driven charitable giving.

Historically, beneficiaries learned of wealth transfer plans only after the death of the grantor. However, this approach often leads to unanswered questions and, potentially, feelings of betrayal when expectations for future gifts are left unmet. There are several planning tools, including a Statement of Wealth Transfer (SOWTI), that can facilitate...

Despite the challenging economic headwinds and shockwaves of 2022 continuing to reverberate, there are silver linings for those who focus on planning for the long term. In looking ahead, we examine wealth planning strategies through the power of resilience from four different lenses: multigenerational families, business owners, women, and philanthr...

Drawing from the perspectives of 200 family office decision makers across all major geographic regions, this research report provides insights into how they have responded to the economic and social change unseen in decades. It reveals a shift in their philanthropic investments, next-generation and succession planning, and crypto investments. ...

With many interested in helping the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, this list provides suggestions on where you can donate. As with any donations, make sure your donation is secure by donating through an organization’s official website or sending a check in the mail.

Charitable giving used to predominantly exist as a transaction, but it has evolved into a philanthropic relationship rooted in long-term impact goals for all generations—from Boomers to Millennials. Whether you’re a person looking to give or an advisor to one, it’s helpful to understand generational giving motivations an...

This Passages guide is part one of a two-part series on divorce and division in family philanthropy, featuring tips for what board and staff members can do to prepare and cope. This first part includes case studies on family foundations that have navigated divorce, questions to consider when developing board policies, and perspectives on ...

This Passages is part two of a two-part series on divorce and division in family philanthropy, featuring tips for what board and staff can do to plan ahead for potential change. The second part includes stories and advice from those who have been through, or advised, families as they divided their philanthropy. Learn more by reading part one, Br...

With the next generation leading the way in philanthropic initiatives for private foundations, there's been a focus on program-related investments and social impact investing. There is also more direct activity where families are creating joint ventures with the grantees to ensure that the issues they care about are front and center. ...

Philanthropy is embedded in the fabric of wealth management. Whether it's the Silent Generation or Generation Z, each generation wants to make an impact through charitable giving. With each generation having its own set of beliefs and perspectives, it's important to bridge that gap and ensure that, as wealth passes through generations, the ...

How do family businesses keep their founders' entrepreneurial spirit alive and continue to grow from decade to decade and generation to generation? Learning from an in-depth survey of 2,439 family business leaders across the world, this report uncovers the secret to the regenerative superpower of family businesses, beginning with the founders' entr...

As the world’s challenges become increasingly urgent and complex, philanthropists benefit from periodic analyses of strategy to inform their vision, goals, and optimal use of available resources. In this second biennial report that analyzes responses from 150 philanthropies across 30 countries, key insights are provided for anyone who is inte...