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  • Strategic Philanthropy
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  • Next Generation
  • Tugboat Shop
  • Contact

The future of philanthropy lies in successfully engaging and empowering the next generation of donors. At Tugboat Philanthropy, we specialize in creating bridges between generations while developing the capabilities and confidence of emerging philanthropic leaders.

Next Generation Engagement

Core Service Overview

We help families and organizations develop robust strategies for multi-generational philanthropy that honor existing legacies while embracing new perspectives and approaches. Our programs combine proven methodologies with innovative engagement strategies to ensure sustainable, impactful giving across generations.


Our Approach

Family Philanthropy

We facilitate the development of inclusive family-giving strategies that:

  • Create shared vision across generations
  • Establish clear governance structures
  • Define roles and decision-making processes
  • Balance individual interests with collective impact
  • Build foundations for long-term family engagement

Youth Leadership Development

We prepare next-generation philanthropists to lead effectively through:

  • Personalized leadership development programs
  • Hands-on grantmaking experience
  • Peer learning opportunities
  • Mentorship connections
  • Impact evaluation skills development

Educational Programs

We design custom learning experiences focused on:

  • Philanthropic best practices
  • Impact evaluation methodologies
  • Financial management fundamentals
  • Grant portfolio development
  • Emerging social impact trends

Legacy Planning

We help create sustainable philanthropic legacies by:

  • Documenting family histories and values
  • Developing succession frameworks
  • Creating governance structures
  • Establishing decision-making processes
  • Building evaluation systems

Values Alignment

We bridge generational perspectives through:

  • Facilitated family dialogues
  • Values mapping exercises
  • Shared visioning sessions
  • Cross-generational learning
  • Collaborative project development

Engagement Process

Discovery Phase

  • Family/organizational assessment
  • Individual interviews
  • Goals identification
  • Current state analysis

Strategy Development

  • Program design
  • Timeline creation
  • Role definition
  • Governance framework

Implementation

  • Educational sessions
  • Mentorship matching
  • Project initiation
  • Skills development

Ongoing Support

  • Regular check-ins
  • Progress evaluation
  • Strategy refinement
  • Continuing education

Why Choose Tugboat?

For Current Generation Leaders

  • Confidence in succession planning
  • Enhanced family communication
  • Preserved philanthropic legacy
  • Strengthened family bonds
  • Structured knowledge transfer


For Next Generation Members

  • Developed leadership capabilities
  • Practical philanthropic experience
  • Professional skill building
  • Peer network development
  • Confidence in decision-making

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