Tony Macklin Consulting

06/01/2026

Always love a chance to hang out (at least virtually) and learn with Sharmila Rao Thakkar, MPH, MPA, CAP, IPA and the National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers.

Learn more: https://nncg.org/event-directory/
Guests can join for $55 at https://form.jotform.com/261195008909158
NNCG members register through the NNCG member portal.

05/08/2026

Data Shows Is In The Beginning Stages Of . Gen Z adults are aged 18–29.
https://thenonprofittimes.com/npt_articles/data-shows-gen-z-is-in-the-beginning-stages-of-philanthropy/

05/05/2026

I have the honor of facilitating the May 12 National Center for Family Philanthropy webinar "Creating a Bold Vision: Rethinking Norms, Embracing Uncertainty." Based on yesterday's prep call, I know NCFP's members and network partners will learn a ton from the three speakers.

https://www.ncfp.org/programs-events/events/creating-bold-vision-rethinking-norms-embracing-uncertainty

02/16/2026

I've posted my second annual report for my philanthropic advising and consulting work. My 2025 by the numbers:

This post is my second “annual report” for my philanthropic advising practice. I had a brief stint from 2008 to 2010 and have been full-time since 2015. Neither when I started nor when I restarted …

01/27/2026

What wealthy individuals expect from their is changing—and it’s about far more than performance and returns.

Today’s clients want room to talk about purpose. About how their assets affect their families’ well-being. About whether wealth accumulation alone is enough, and how their resources can create meaningful impact beyond themselves.

To learn more, join this free fireside chat on Feb. 12, 1pm ET: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7QalvgURSo6NwbK7g4Cdxw #/registration

12/09/2025

The UHNW Institute was kind to ask Marguerite and me to discuss competencies and trends in philanthropic advising on its podcast series. Russ was an effective host and editor. (39-minute podcast) https://www.uhnwinstitute.org/new-podcast-episode-philanthropic-advising-competency-model/

09/22/2025

More donors and philanthropic leaders are re-examining the rates and of and donor-advised funds. I'm glad to be leading a conversation about these important topics for Grantmakers of Western PA on Oct. 15. https://mailchi.mp/gwpa.org/blancing-purpose-9300809?e=[UNIQID]

09/10/2025

I had a ball faciitating and learning with this cohort of philanthropic experts in Daylight's Impact Philanthropy Advisor program. Learn more about the program at https://www.daylightadvisors.com/impact-philanthropy-advisor

08/06/2025

No matter where a is in its journey—just starting out or building on generations of experience—the new National Center for Family Philanthropy Family Giving Lifecycle primers offer invaluable guidance. I'm so delighted that NCFP asked me to collaborate with their team on these new resources.

The first one - Fundamentals of Family Philanthropy - is available for free. The rest are members-only resources. Learn more at https://www.ncfp.org/knowledge-center/the-family-giving-lifecycle/

The NCFP Family Giving Lifecycle provides the tools you need to make decisions that lead to effective outcomes at each stage of your philanthropic lifecycle.

05/28/2025

Delighted to be returning to to speak at the Council of Michigan Foundations' Family Foundation Staff Convening on June 5 https://www.michiganfoundations.org/events/family-foundation-staff-convening

Join your Michigan peers for a timely, informative and engaging in-person gathering in Lansing. This event will be an opportunity for family foundation executives and staff across roles to discuss emerging practices, explore trends in the sector, crowdsource ideas and problem solve challenges. We ar...