Category: Blog

Perspectives on Family Philanthropy & Social Impact Governance: An Interview with Christina Wing
Christina Wing shares insights on effective governance for family philanthropy in this podcast interview for Family Firm Institute and champions the idea of treating philanthropy just like any other business.

Let’s Talk: Why It’s Time to Stop Avoiding Taboo Topics at Work
Wingspan's Christina Wing offers five rules for navigating thorny issues in the workplace and makes the case for discussing sensitive topics.

Best Practices for Family Philanthropy
Wingspan Founder Christina Wing delves into the five best practices for setting up a family philanthropic initiative in an article for Family Capital.

Joyful Giving: The Bill & Joyce Cummings Way
"Undercover billionaires" Bill & Joyce Cummings have always enjoyed doing for others. Through their Cummings Foundation, they are having fun giving the bulk of their wealth away.

Wealthy Are Looking to Bridge Belief and Practice on The Environment. But At Least They’re Having The Tough Conversations
Wingspan's Maryann Bell quoted in the Knight Frank 2024 Wealth Report discussing wealthy families and environmental responsibility.

Billionaire Joe Lewis Places a 34-Year-Old Atop Besieged Empire
Wingspan's Christina Wing quoted in a Bloomberg article discussing billionaire Joe Lewis' Tavistock Group succession saga.

Generosity Unveiled: The Philanthropic Paths of 3 Prominent Families
In an article for Crain Currency, Christina Wing discusses how the Sabancı family of Turkey moved beyond traditional charitable giving to a strategy of social impact.

Coffee Talk: What This Brewing Family Teaches Us About the Importance of Communication
When family dynamics intertwine with business strategies, effective communication becomes not just important, but the cornerstone of success.

Beyond Bloodlines: Strategies for Success in Family Enterprises
Maryann G. Bell sits down with Mark Tepsich for UBS: On-Air:Conversations to discuss how non-family member employees and executives navigate their role in family offices and family business; in short,...