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For many affluent families, risk management has become less a matter of how much insurance premiums will cost and more an issue of how much financial risk they are willing and able to accept. In an ever-shifting risk environment where families are assuming higher levels of exposure, families will need to be increasingly cognizant of potential risks...

Across the world, philanthropy is undergoing a transformation that offers both exciting opportunities and complex challenges. With so much in flux, emerging donors and established funders are seeking new models not only for funding strategies and impact measures, but also for organizational design and management systems that will serve them well in...

Cybercriminals have migrated their attacks from larger businesses and hardened targets to private wealth clients and family offices, where the defenses are low or non-existent. In this webcast, hear from Dr. Chris Pierson, CEO of BLACKCLOAK, a Concierge Cybersecurity & Privacy Protection Platform that represents private wealth and family office...

Families of wealth and business-owning families face security risks in their everyday lives, where personal and business risks are often blended and are typically managed by different people and processes. This creates a gap in identifying risks and solutions that can be addressed through a holistic and collaborative risk management approach. With ...

Enhancing risk management is no longer optional but essential when the global landscape is fraught with uncertainties and disruptions that include changing business dynamics, shifting trade tensions, a tough tariff environment, geopolitical conflicts, and a volatile economic landscape. Building resilience across all aspects of the business is imper...

The list of compounding emergencies – both natural disasters and beyond – that we face today seems increasingly difficult to manage. A resilient family office is able to efficiently lead through crisis, recover essential family office functions, leverage lessons learned, and continuously improve their capabilities. Though practical guidance abounds...

Black swan events—like the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID pandemic—often come with high velocity and are slow to recover. While these events are difficult to predict, the best way to get ready for the next crisis is with extreme preparation. Looking ahead with intentional risk management, here are 8 ways to prepare your business, family enterp...

This guide reviews various ways to assess philanthropic impact. It looks at what assessment can accomplish and what it has difficulty measuring. It sets out a series of questions donors can ask as they consider how to proceed with their philanthropy. And finally, it details some of the limitations inherent in trying to understand exactly how donors...

A historic agreement was reached in 2015 when member states of the United Nations came together and signed “Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,” which included a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs charted a way forward to a just, secure, and sustainable future for people and the planet. This...

History will remember 2020 as the year society’s pervasive challenges roared. Two philanthropy experts discuss what they saw in 2020, and what they hope will last for years to come. FOX Foresight keeps you up to date on our latest thinking about matters affecting Enterprise Families. It gives you our forward look on what we're learning from our ...

Even as we head into 2022, the effects from the pandemic and events of 2020 continue to be felt, particularly in the philanthropic community. In this vibrant conversation with Glen W. Johnson, President of FOX, Bruce Boyd, Principal and Senior Managing Director of Arabella Advisors, Nancy Roob, CEO of Blue Meridian Partners and President and CEO of...

Fraud is happening at your organization; you just don’t know it. Then again, maybe you do, but you are not sure how pervasive the problem is, where to begin your anti-fraud journey, or how to enhance your current fraud risk management practices. This playbook—which includes templates, checklists, and tools—draws from best practices and leading guid...

Regardless of industry or structure, all organizations must be proactive to stay ahead of potential risks and unforeseen threats like a pandemic or economic downturn. Implementing an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program will help organizations better anticipate, navigate, and minimize the negative effects of the next threat and improve resilien...

In this 10-minute interview, attorney Lindsey Birch of Foley & Lardner joins Brian Lucareli to discuss art ownership. During the interview, Lindsey explained what constitutes ownership of art, what to look for when acquiring fine art or artifacts, insurance protection, and the steps that can be taken to mitigate any future risks regarding title...

The act of giving through family philanthropy can be a transformative experience for both family members and the communities they serve, sometimes with an impact that lasts generations. However, achieving a positive, enduring impact requires purposeful vision and decision making throughout the lifespan of the family's philanthropic work. With the d...