As part of VFN’s continued commitment to strengthening services and resources for our family foundation and donor advised fund (DAF) Members, we are excited to announce the launch of a new Family-Focused Learning opportunity. VFN is partnering directly with the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) to provide philanthropic families with specialized educational resources, webinars, and tools. This partnership gives VFN members access to NCFP’s “Fundamentals of Family Philanthropy” webinar series.

Building on the strong engagement and positive feedback from our role based learning session at this year’s conference, this new initiative represents an important expansion of VFN’s offerings for philanthropic families and DAF leaders. We are especially grateful to the Bob and Anna Lou Schaberg Foundation for their generous grant support, which is helping make this opportunity possible.

Susan Hallett, Schaberg’s Director of Philanthropy, shared these thoughts with VFN:

“Family philanthropy is uniquely rewarding and complex. Addressing community challenges while honoring a family’s values and philanthropic goals requires both strategy and adaptability. In my career, one of the most valuable resources has been learning alongside colleagues who understand the opportunities and challenges of this work. That is why I’m excited that VFN is expanding its offerings for family foundation and DAF VFN Members. This new learning series will provide a valuable space to learn from peers, exchange ideas, and draw on NCFP’s deep expertise—strengthening our work and our impact.”