Successful Generations

Research says that the rising generation of family philanthropy will take a different approach to giving. For us, impact drives our giving decisions and we want to see, touch and feel the difference our gifts are making in the world. That said, while some things change, others stay the same. Our core values, commitment to legacy and giving close to home connect us to our previous generation. I’ve personally experienced this around the boardroom of my family’s foundation, so I was thrilled to dive into the topic deeper with Michael Moody, Frey Foundation Chair for Family Philanthropy at the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University. Michael is also co-author of Generation Impact How Next Gen Donors Are Revolutionizing Giving.   Topics discussed in this episode:   Meet Michael Moody (2:10) Why ‘generation impact’ and why now? (4:20) Welcome to the ‘golden age of giving’ (6:15) What is the impact revolution? (10:56) Define impact (12:05) Honoring family legacy (15:41) Multigenerational bo