One Family’s Quest for Lasting Impact with Vivian Long
Long Family Foundation Executive Director Vivian Long joins Phil and Grace to discuss her family’s approach to giving together, navigating intergenerational philanthropic priorities, and the long-term commitment from funders that true transformation requires. Vivian also addresses the Long Family Foundation’s approach to building close relationships with grantees and their focus on the “how” of giving. She also shares her family’s story of humble beginnings and her own path to leadership at the family foundation, and the surprises that came with it.
Guest Info:
Vivian Long is the executive director of the Long Family Foundation, an intergenerational, private nonprofit organization that funds religious, educational, cultural, and research endeavors. On behalf of the family, Vivian works closely with values-aligned nonprofit leaders through building trusted relationships and investing in organizational health. She also co-chairs the Board of Asian American Futures and serves on the board of China Institute, Every Mother’s Advocate, and the Generosity Commission’s Faith and Giving Task Force. She received both her BA and MPA from New York University.
Credits:
Podcast Production: Rococo Punch
Music: APM Music
Artwork: Jay Kustka
Resources:
The Long Family Foundation
CEP’s Overlooked reports on the experience of AAPI nonprofit leaders and Native American nonprofit leaders with funders: Overlooked, Part One and Overlooked, Part Two
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Starfish Project