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Family Philanthropy

Giving is rarely an individual act. These essays explore how families navigate values, governance, communication, succession, and shared decision-making while building philanthropic practices that can adapt across generations.

Family Philanthropy

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A Philanthropic Advisor's Notes on How to Fund Land, Air & Water Initiatives

Aug 19, 2026

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5 min read

A Philanthropic Advisor's Notes on How to Fund Land, Air & Water Initiatives

16 funding areas, and the maintenance-and-monitoring gap most philanthropy skips right past.

Shanon Solava
Shanon Solava

Family Philanthropy

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Before the Family Office: Ask What the Wealth Is For

Jul 29, 2026

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13 min read

Before the Family Office: Ask What the Wealth Is For

Structure feels safer than meaning.

Shanon Solava
Shanon Solava

Family Philanthropy

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Wherever the Mind Feels Inspired

Jul 10, 2026

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9 min read

Wherever the Mind Feels Inspired

What the Buddha's Teaching on Generosity Asks of Modern Philanthropy

Shanon Solava
Shanon Solava

Family Philanthropy

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Values Before Strategy

Jul 2, 2026

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4 min read

Values Before Strategy

Money, Relationships, and Philanthropy Beyond Compliance

Shanon Solava
Shanon Solava

Family Philanthropy

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The Philanthropic Conversation Gap Is Not a Tax Problem

Jun 23, 2026

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3 min read

The Philanthropic Conversation Gap Is Not a Tax Problem

Most clients have been waiting to be asked.

Shanon Solava
Shanon Solava

Family Philanthropy

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The First Philanthropy Question Advisors Should Ask

Jun 20, 2026

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4 min read

The First Philanthropy Question Advisors Should Ask

What do you hope your wealth makes possible?

Shanon Solava
Shanon Solava

Family Philanthropy

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Before the Family Office: Ask What the Wealth Is For

Jun 16, 2026

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3 min read

Before the Family Office: Ask What the Wealth Is For

Structure feels safer than meaning.

Shanon Solava
Shanon Solava

Family Philanthropy

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A Foundation Is Not a Values Statement

Jun 11, 2026

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3 min read

A Foundation Is Not a Values Statement

Values are not what a foundation writes. They are what a foundation practices.

Shanon Solava
Shanon Solava

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