Family Foundation Alliance

A Community of Philanthropic Families

The Family Foundation Alliance (FFA), hosted by the Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF), brings together philanthropic families and foundation leaders to connect, learn, and strengthen collective impact. FFA is designed as a trusted space where members exchange ideas, explore emerging issues, and discover new opportunities to amplify their giving in Orange County and beyond.

Why Join the Family Foundation Alliance?

  • Meaningful Peer Connections: Build relationships with fellow philanthropic families, trustees, and foundation leaders navigating similar opportunities and challenges.
  • Exclusive Learning Experiences: Engage with experts, community leaders, and peers through thoughtful discussions, educational presentations, and immersive community experiences.
  • Year-Round Engagement: Participate in curated networking, follow-up conversations, and select OCCF events that extend learning beyond FFA gatherings.
  • A Trusted Space for Dialogue: Explore challenges, share ideas, and gain insights in a confidential environment designed specifically for philanthropic families and donors.
  • Next-Generation Leadership: Inspire and engage emerging family leaders, creating pathways for them to learn, connect, and develop their philanthropic voice.
  • Greater Community Impact: Leverage resources, partnerships, and collaborative opportunities that strengthen your giving and deepen your engagement with the local community.

Who Can Join?

Membership is open to individuals from family foundations, family offices, and philanthropic families, including board members, trustees, staff, members of OCCF Signature Funds. Foundations and families may enroll multiple participants to allow broader participation across generations and leadership roles.

Membership & Benefits

Individual Membership (2027)

  • $500 annually
  • Includes admission to all FFA gatherings and one guest per event
  • Access to year-round networking opportunities, curated resources, and select OCCF invitations
Sponsorship Opportunities begin at $500 annually and help to support high-quality programming and speaker engagements while increasing access to the philanthropic community.

How to Join

Join the Family Foundation Alliance and become part of a connected, engaged, and impactful community of philanthropic families. Click here to complete the membership form and pay by credit card, check, or through your donor-advised fund at OCCF.

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This year, our Family Foundation Alliance community came together to learn, share, and collaborate on some of the most pressing issues shaping philanthropy in Orange County. Whether you joined us for…

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The Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) recently hosted its annual Family Foundation Alliance “Celebration of Giving,” an annual event that brings together Orange County’s philanthropic leaders, donors, and changemakers to…
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Recently, the Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) hosted a powerful presentation titled Impactful Giving: Research & Findings on MacKenzie Scott’s Unrestricted Gifts, presented by Elisha Smith Arrillaga, Ph.D., Vice President…

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sep
10
Family Foundation Alliance – September Luncheon
An Exclusive Event for our Family Foundation Alliance Members The Orange County Community Foundation...
Dec
8
Family Foundation Alliance – Celebration of Giving
An Exclusive Event for our Family Foundation Alliance Members The Orange County Community Foundation...

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