For it to be rewarding, we believe it should reflect the interests and passions of family members. At the same time, it should be strategic and effective. Marrying these goals requires careful planning, a proven process, and commitment to long term personal investment.
Many families are unsure how to best accomplish their charitable goals.
They question if their gifts really matter or if the groups they support are making good use of the grants. Others express concern that gift-giving isn't particularly satisfying. We have found, from our work with families, that there are several keys to creating a successful approach to giving. These elements have helped family philanthropies address pressing needs in society, have helped define a family's legacy and have also, in many cases, deepened the connection among family members through a sense of shared enterprise. TPI has helped hundreds of families create effective philanthropic programs, each one unique.