Substance over noise. Transparent working papers for families who treat philanthropy as a discipline - not posts, but durable thinking that positions Addison as the field's strategic advisor.
How established advisors vet organizations, coordinate donors, and report on outcomes — the same
disciplined architecture that underpins our work.
A serious examination of how networks of donors and institutions produce durable results over decades,
not headlines.
On why patient coordination and strong civil-society institutions outlast one-off giving.
A practitioner's view of what separates giving that compounds from giving that fades.
How philanthropy fits within holistic wealth and legacy planning for families and family offices.
A framework for unifying a family's resources, values, and goals into one coordinated strategy.not headlines.
A thorough, non-partisan reference on the structures families use to give across generations.
On protecting a donor's intent across generations, the governance question at the heart of lasting family
philanthropy.
On preparing heirs and passing down values, not just valuables.
Practical steps for bringing the next generation to the table and planning for succession.
How successor-advisors carry a family's charitable intent forward across generations.
A disciplined, low-overhead model for administering charitable giving.
Plain-language mechanics of donor-advised funds, including the advantage of giving appreciated assets.
A lower-burden alternative to a private foundation, with grantmaking on the donor's terms.
A giving vehicle built around legacy, succession, and family engagement.
A clear side-by-side on control, cost, privacy, and the tax treatment of each vehicle.
How legal structure shapes a donor's control, authority, and flexibility.
A rigorous, skeptical look at how to judge philanthropic effectiveness over the long term.
Field-tested guides on effectiveness, from higher-education funding to institutional impact.
A practical method for vetting an organization before a major gift, scaled to the size of the commitment.