Family Foundation Information Exchange
(FFIX)
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Ed Edelman (left), Homelessness Advisor
to the City of Santa Monica,
spoke at a recent FFIX meeting
about the issue of homelessness.
Also pictured are facilitator Jan Kern
(right) and FFIX members Melinda Smith
from the George Hoag Family Foundation,
and Charlie Steinmetz of the
Steinmetz Family Foundation.
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For several years, SCG's Program Specialist Jan Kern has facilitated a peer learning
network that has helped connect SCG family foundation members to
experts, resources, and to each other. Participants report that the
FFIX program has helped them to be more strategic and effective in their
grantmaking. They also have established strong connections with one
another, producing informal collaborations and a strong collegial
atmosphere.
If you are an SCG member, you may learn more about FFIX
and access some sample FFIX materials (you will be asked
to log-in to access the materials).
Latest News
Family Funders Network Spotlights SCG
In its most recent Family Funder Spotlight, the Family Funders Network highlights two SCG members
and a long-running SCG program for family foundations.
Released Monday, May 7,
2007.
Summary of FFIX Discussion Topics
2007
- A Review of Administrative Fundamentals
- The Changing Face of Southern
California Philanthropy with Sushma
Raman
- Accessing Services for the Homeless
2006
- California Charter Schools – Part II with Caprice Young
- FFIX Case Study with Tom Backer
- Creative Philanthropy with Helmut Anheier
- Advocacy Funding
- Engaging Your Board
2005
- Evaluation and Impact Performance
- Mission & Vision
- Successful Succession
- Investment Styles and Policies
- California Charter Schools – Part I
2004
- Launching a Peer Learning Group
- Making Good Investments
- Strategic Grantmaking
- Grantee Communication
- Collaborative Grantmaking
The original FFIX has been so popular that a second FFIX group has
been formed and began formal meetings in August 2007. If you would like
to know more about FFIX, contact Program Specialist Jan Kern at (213)
680-8866, ext. 222 or by email at jan@socalgrantmakers.org.
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