The Foundation Incubator 2004 Brochure
A passion for learning.
An affinity for collaboration. These qualities unite the members
of The Foundation Incubator. In an intimate and trusting environment,
connections are made that become meaningful relationships. Incisive
discussion yields fresh thinking. Young philanthropists emerge as
leaders and mature philanthropists advance the field.
A Total Learning Environment
The Foundation Incubator
offers a total learning environment that embraces a host of
learning styles. Programming is designed to build on previous
knowledge. Emphasis is on the individual - you choose the combination
of programs and services that will address your needs.
Nurturing Creativity and Innovation
In the nonprofit
world, resources are perpetually stretched and the need is overwhelming.
TFI exists to help funders work more effectively by becoming
better informed and more creative. The focus is on innovation
- on contemplating difficult questions, providing forums for
deep thinking, encouraging alternatives, and building on the
tried-and-true.
Building Relationships
Networking is crucial to any successful
endeavor, but particularly in philanthropy, where so much work
is done in isolation. Membership in TFI offers access to peers,
professionals, and key decision-makers, as well as the Incubator's
accomplished staff. These relationships develop in a climate
of candor and authenticity. Confidential group discussions foster
meaningful connections that lead to learning and increased expertise.
Specific membership benefits include:
Peer-to-peer networking and collaboration
Consultation, coaching and mentoring
Referrals to experts
Multi-use Facility Options
Customized Support Services
- Enjoy advance notice and priority registration for seminars,
workshops, and briefings at TFI.
- Join a small Learning Exchange that meets monthly to focus
in-depth on member-selected topics.
- Participate in informal Issue Roundtables with peers and guest
experts.
- Participate in collaborative grantmaking, co-fund with
colleagues.
Consultation and coaching
Consult with experts on issues of concern to you.
- TFI staff
will assist you with your individual questions and "just-in-time"
informational needs.
- Enjoy mentorship opportunities with
other experienced Bay Area-grantmakers drawn from TFI's
extensive network of existing foundations.
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information.
Referrals to experts
- Receive referrals or introductions to funder affinity
groups and existing collaborations.
- Receive referrals to vetted professional advisors and
philanthropic consultants.
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information.
Multi-use Facility Options
TFI is centrally located in Palo Alto, in the heart of Silicon
Valley, just off Highway 101. Free, ample parking for you
and your guests is a big plus, offered at no extra cost. Large,
private, windowed offices with lovely views in an attractive
office park are available to lease on a short- or long-term
basis. Office facilities include spacious, Internet-ready,
furnished workstations, staffed reception desk, and 24/7 access,
all for a very reasonable price.
- Hold your meetings in TFI's conference facilities. Reserve
the large conference room (up to 40 people) or two small
meeting rooms (6-12 people) for your events.
- Take advantage of Guest Desk availability - one free day
per quarter of desk, telephone and Internet access is included
in your membership. Additional time may be reserved for
a fee.
- Enjoy complementary mail handling and staffed reception
to greet your guests.
- If you wish, lease a large windowed office or spacious
workstation on a short- or long-term basis.
Customized Support Services
For additional convenience, a menu of customized support services,
available on a fee basis, makes meetings easy to conduct and
business administration tasks a breeze.
Meeting Support
- Business meeting catering
- Beverage service set-up and clean-up
- Special conference room setup and cleanup
- Audio-visual equipment rental; includes setup and technical
assistance (LCD and overhead projector, audio conferencing
access)
How to Become a Member
Please call us at 650-354-1600 or fill out our online
application form.
A staff member will contact you to arrange an appointment
at your convenience.
Cost of membership
The membership fee is calculated on a sliding scale, based
on total assets, as $90 per million dollars in assets. If
assets don't reflect the grantmaking levels of the foundation,
the fee is calculated as $70 per $100,000 of grantmaking.
There is a minimum fee of $1,200 and a maximum of $10,000
per year.
If Foundation assets are
..
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If grantmaking budget exceeds 10%
of assets, and grantmaking budget is
..
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Membership Fee is
..
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$0 - $15 million
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$1,200 minimum fee
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$15 - $111 million
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$90 per million in
assets
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Over $111 million
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$10,000 maximum fee
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$0 - $2 million
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$1,200 minimum fee
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Over $2 million
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$70 per $100,000 of
grantmaking
$10,000 maximum fee
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A special investor
membership, with accompanying benefits, is available for major
foundations interested in supporting TFI at a deeper level.
For details please contact us at 650-354-1600.
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