We have two-for-one this week, with this Q&A with Ken and Candy Deemer, who are a philanthropic power couple. They are founding members of Social Venture Partners here in LA as well as propelling their own philanthropic endeavors in education. I asked them both what drives them to make an impact: Describe your philanthropic work…
DetailsLast week we highlighted some of our favorite Giving Circles in Los Angeles. This inspired Starfish Impact team member Faye Walsh Drouillard to write about her experience with a Giving Circle in Amsterdam. What impact do you have when you bring international individuals together in the Netherlands (The Giving Circle of Amsterdam) to learn about…
DetailsPersonal philanthropy is important, but for many people they want to have an impact beyond their personal means. Giving circles are fantastic ways to increase your impact and your network, so we’ve highlighted six of our favorites below. Our Six Favorite Giving Circles in Los Angeles Everychild Foundation – This amazing giving circle has donated…
DetailsThis guest post is by Jen Barth, the Founder and Principal at Big Small Brands, a Portland-based agency designed to build brands of small companies and non-profit organizations. Find out more about her fabulous work here. With the final weeks of summer officially upon us, our minds shift to the realities of autumn ahead.…
DetailsWe had the opportunity recently to talk with Tavan Pechet, the President of Pechet Advisors. He has advised clients from entrepreneurs to inheritors to widows, controlling assets from $20 million to over $5 billion. Given that amazing background and knowledge, we wanted to pick his brain on non-profit investment management. How should a non-profit organization…
DetailsSummer is a great time for getting serious about your book list. While the books below don’t exactly qualify as “beach reading,” they all have provided great insight and inspiration to me. Enjoy! Give Smart, Philanthropy That Gets Results by Thomas J. Tierney and Joel L. Fleishman – from the founder of the Bridgespan Group…
DetailsThe team at Starfish Impact is lucky. Every day we are inspired by the work of our clients, from non-profit organizations with incredible missions to individuals and families that make philanthropy a priority to corporations that invest in their communities. But what really impresses us is innovation – thinking outside of the box, finding a…
DetailsWhether you’re a philanthropic family or a formal foundation, chances are you’ve taken a moment to think about passing on your values to future generations. It is a tough situation. Will the next generation care as much as you do? Will they change the focus of your philanthropy? Will they carry out your mission the…
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