- “Americans, by choice, tradition, and the workings of a tax system organized to promote citizen development and responsibility, give more money to favorite causes than any other people on earth. The encouragement of giving through public policy, the very size of the nonprofit sector, the sheer scale of giving, and the sophistication of their grantmaking processes continue to set American family philanthropy apart.” NCFP, “The Value of Family in Philanthropy“
- “Participation in the grantmaking process offers families the distinct privilege of learning about needs and issues from those most impassioned and most involved – the community leaders they fund. They build nonprofit skills and experiences they likely would not have otherwise; among them, experience with volunteers, board and staff relationships, financial management, development, and evaluation. And, it has given them the chance to return those gifts to society – as more enlightened, engaged nonprofit volunteers.” NCFP, “The Value of Family in Philanthropy