• What kinds of capital do we have in our family (social, intellectual, financial, etc.)?

  • What do we value as a family? What do we value as individuals? What have we not talked about together? Can we learn more from each other?

  • What do our parents care about? What issues have they addressed in the past?

  • What do the kids care about? What issues are on the horizon that need future focus?

  • What can we do together? On the other hand, what deserves INDIVIDUAL focus?

Families: Common Questions and Concerns


  • I have been giving for years, but am I being as impactful as I can be?

  • What are the many giving choices that I have?

  • I have never really stepped back and asked, “What are my values? What are the issues I care about? What is my philanthropic focus?”

  • I am not always clear what types of assets I should consider donating.

  • I don’t know if I should be giving now or in the future. If in the future, I don’t always understand what giving vehicles (e.g. will, charitable gift annuity, charitable remainder trust) to use.

Individuals: Common Questions and Concerns