We are pleased to announce that Ken Goody has joined The Kavelman Group, bringing over 25 years of experience with private and family foundations, family offices, financial and nonprofit institutions. He has created grantmaking programs and philanthropic policies and procedures for private, corporate and community foundations; has written numerous strategic nonprofit business development plans; and has worked to guide and enable individuals and families to establish and reach their philanthropic goals. He holds a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) designation by the American College. As well as serving as a senior consultant at The Kavelman Group, Ken is also the Foundation Executive for a private family foundation that funds domestic and international programs to benefit vulnerable children.
Read moreBuff Kavelman Elected to Free Speech for People Board
In September 2013, Buff Kavelman was elected to the Board of Free Speech for People, a national nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that works to challenge the misuse of corporate power and restore republican democracy to the people.
Read more“In Big-Dollar Philanthropy, (Your Name Here) vs. Anonymity”
Buff Kavelman was interviewed by New York Times reporter Mark Oppenheimer for his May 11, 2013 article on major philanthropic giving in New York City. Through the lens of Judeo-Christian teaching on giving, Mr. Oppenheimer examined donor motives behind named and anonymous gifts. Ms. Kavelman shared insights from her work with a client capable of making seven-figure contributions, who chose to remain anonymous. In the case of this donor, privacy was a top priority.
Read moreGood Boards/Bad Boards: What Makes Them So and Why It Matters
Buff Kavelman, President of Kavelman Group Philanthropic Advisors, recently led a Lunch and Learn discussion on best practices in nonprofit and foundation governance with Isabel Miranda, Founder of Law Offices of Isabel Miranda, LLC. The program was sponsored by the New York Philanthropic Advisors Network (NYPAN).
Read moreWhite House Business Briefing Regarding Budget and Fiscal Cliff
Through her involvement with the American Sustainable Business Council, Buff Kavelman participated in a White House briefing call on November 30th with senior Administration officials on President Obama’s plan for the budget and the current situation regarding the fiscal cliff. Business leaders who took part in this conversation were encouraged to offer their input concerning how best the administration can forge partnerships with and insure the success of small businesses in the future.
Read moreAmerican Youth Leadership Program Sponsored by the State Department
Buff Kavelman recently served on the selection committee for the American Youth Leadership Program in Peru, sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State in partnership with World Savvy. This unique cultural exchange program will bring together U.S. and Peruvian students and U.S. educators of diverse backgrounds for an examination of global food scarcity and nutrition issues. Ms. Kavelman also served on the selection committee for the same program in Bangladesh, which brought together U.S. and Bangladeshi students and U.S. educators of diverse backgrounds for an examination of global climate change issues.
Read moreA Conversation with Jennifer Buffet and Robert F. Sherman
On January 12th, 2012, Jennifer Buffet, President and Co-Chair of the NoVo Foundation, and Robert F. Sherman, Director of NoVo’s Initiative for Social and Emotional Learning, participated in a luncheon program co-hosted by New York Philanthropic Advisors Network (NYPAN) and Philanthropy New York (PNY). Buff Kavelman, a NYPAN Board Member, moderated the discussion, which provided an inside view of the foundation’s new initiatives, partnerships and strategies to an enthusiastic audience of over 100 philanthropic professionals.
Read moreWe’ve Moved!
Happy New Year from our new office! Please note that we are now located at 59 East 54th Street, New York, NY 10022.