B10: A Values-Based Approach to Next-Generation Philanthropy
Track
Strengthening Relationships
Session Designer
Sharna Goldseker, 21/64
Session Description
In order to maximize impact and cultivate strong relationships with grantees, grantmakers must establish their own values-driven philanthropic identity. This often presents unique challenges for family foundations seeking to define multigenerational engagement. To lead and govern these organizations, family members must learn how to work together around the philanthropic table simultaneously rather than passing the baton, thus challenging parents and children, grandparents and grandchildren, to become peers in decision-making. If your organization is working across multiple generations, join this session to explore how governance evolves, how families honor donor intent while making room for members with new ideas, how values remain intact as the mission changes to respond to present-day needs, and how family members build understanding and awareness to work productively together as a team. You will hear a peer share how her family’s foundation has opened up board voice and trustee leadership to next-generation family members. Through a series of interactive exercises you also will explore your own set of values and how they inform decision-making processes and can be used to strengthen relationships.
Session Designers
Sharna Goldseker, 21/64
Speakers
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Sharna Goldseker, 21/64
Biography
Sharna Goldseker, Executive Director, 21/64, a non-profit consulting practice specializing in next generation and multigenerational engagement in philanthropy and family enterprise. Sharna consults and speaks on generational transitions often using 21/64's uniquely developed tools; facilitates a network of next gen donors who are exploring their identity as well as their impact; and trains other advisors on 21/64's approach to multigenerational engagement. Sharna also serves on the board of directors of the Goldseker Foundation, founed by her late great uncle Morris.
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Robyn Schein, The Minneapolis Foundation
Biography
Robyn Schein is Director of the Family Philanthropy Resource Center at the Minneapolis Foundation. Her skills have been used to engage the next generation in giving, to facilitate inspiring workshops on intentional and focused philanthropy, and to help donors achieve their giving goals. Using her natural facilitation skills and the tools she learned as a certified 21/64 consultant on multi-generational giving, Robyn helps families bridge generational differences and make the most of their giving. Robyn received a B.A. from American University and a Master of Public Administration degree with a focus on nonprofit management from New York University’s Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.