Skip to content
Starfish Impact
Connecting resources. Driving missions.
Starfish Impact
  • Our Story
  • Solutions
    • Nonprofit Board Accelerator Program
    • Board Placements
    • Board Recruitment & Development
    • Board Retreats
    • CSR Planning & Execution
    • Family Retreats
    • Grants Readiness, Program Management & Writing
    • Philanthropic Advisory Services
    • Philanthropic Planning
    • Strategic Planning
  • Team
  • Resources
    • Case Studies
    • Testimonials
    • Clients
    • Our Blog
    • News & Press
  • Contact
  • Nonprofit Board Accelerator Program
  • Our Story
  • Solutions
    • Nonprofit Board Accelerator Program
    • Board Placements
    • Board Recruitment & Development
    • Board Retreats
    • CSR Planning & Execution
    • Family Retreats
    • Grants Readiness, Program Management & Writing
    • Philanthropic Advisory Services
    • Philanthropic Planning
    • Strategic Planning
  • Team
  • Resources
    • Case Studies
    • Testimonials
    • Clients
    • Our Blog
    • News & Press
  • Contact
  • Nonprofit Board Accelerator Program

Category Archives: Foundations

You are here:
  1. Home
  2. Category "Foundations"

Starfish Impact

Best Practices in Non-Profit Investment Management

Foundations, Non-Profit ManagementBy Marta Gazzera FerroAugust 6, 2015

We 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…

The Seven Most Innovative Philanthropists in Los Angeles

Foundations, Philanthropists Around TownBy Marta Gazzera FerroJuly 24, 2015

The 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…

Inspiring Future Generations with Philanthropy

FoundationsBy Marta Gazzera FerroJuly 16, 2015

Whether 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…

Getting the Most Out of Your Board Committees

Foundations, Non-Profit ManagementBy Marta Gazzera FerroJuly 9, 2015

Committees. Love them or hate them, they are a necessary part of having a productive Board of Directors. Almost every organization we work with has committees, but not every organization has committees that perform well. Sound familiar? In order to help your committees run smoothly, the team at Starfish Impact created an easy Committee Audit…

The Non-Profit Guide to Building Relationships with Foundations

Foundations, Non-Profit ManagementBy Marta Gazzera FerroJune 4, 2015

We hear it all the time from foundations, “I wish organizations would stop emailing me questions they can easily look up on our website.” At the same time, we hear from non-profits all the time, “How am I supposed to build a relationship with a foundation?” Unfortunately, asking about grant guidelines, deadlines, or funding areas…

Annual Checklist for Family Foundations

FoundationsBy Marta Gazzera FerroApril 16, 2015

Ah, April – the season for accounting and paperwork. In the spirit of looking back, organizing, and checklists we put together a list of things all family foundations should be considering on an annual basis. Although it’s hard to make time for reflection, making time to consider the following areas once a year is key…

←1234→

LET'S MEET

We can’t wait to connect with you. Whether you are a future client, friend, collaborator or resource.  We love building community with others and welcome your perspectives, inquiries and invitations to join together.

SAY HELLO HERE

CASE STUDIES

Case Studies

See how we've helped others
Learn More

CLIENTS

Clients

Organizations we've worked with
Learn More

FEEDBACK

Feedback

See what others have to say
Learn More

SOLUTIONS

Solutions

See a full list of solutions
Learn More
CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE

310-890-6689

Starfish-Impact-Logo-White
© Starfish Impact
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST
Privacy Policy
Go to Top