Weddings have changed so much over the past few decades, and I’ve been thinking about how much of that change is really about expectations. For many parents (especially in the boomer generation), contributing financially to a wedding historically came with a sense of responsibility—and often decision-making—around things like the guest list, traditions, and structure of the day. That wasn’t about control so much as stewardship: If we’re hosting, we help decide. Today, that li

Amy Van Bergen, nonprofit strategist and foundation adviosr Private, corporate and family foundations are deeply personal. They’re often born from a lifetime of values, lived experience, family or corporate legacy, or a desire to give back in a meaningful way. That makes the decision to hire someone to help manage one both important—and surprisingly complex. Over the years, I’ve seen foundations thrive when they hire the right person and struggle when they don’t ask the right