Building a Legacy through Philanthropy

In the final episode of Secrets of Enterprising Families, we dive into the powerful intersection of philanthropy and legacy. Whether your family is just beginning to think about giving or already has an established foundation, this episode offers rich insight into how values, strategy, and intergenerational collaboration can shape meaningful impact.We’re joined by two dynamic guests; Marguerite Griffin, Head of Philanthropic Advisory at Northern Trust, brings decades of experience helping families align their values and charitable goals. Sid Efromovich, co-founder of Generation Pledge, shares how a new generation of inheritors is reimagining wealth and responsibility. Together, they explore how families can give with intention—and pass down more than just money.In This Episode, You Will Learn:(06:00) Why starting with “why” is essential when embarking on a giving journey(09:15) Ways to build intergenerational trust and alignment around legacy and impact(14:52) Frameworks for structuring your giving(24:01) Key considerations when giving non-cash assets and maximizing tax benefits(30:00) Strategies to meaningfully involve family members across generations in charitable planningWant to continue the conversation?More on Northern Trust’s Secrets of Enterprising FamiliesMore on Marguerite GriffinMore on Sid EfromovichReach out to your Northern Trust advisor This marks the final episode in our 11-part series. Thank you for joining us for these vital conversations around wealth, values, and legacy.© 2025 Northern Trust Corporation. Head Office: 50 South La Salle Street, Chicago, IL 60603. Incorporated with limited liability in the U.S. Member FDIC. This information is not intended to be and should not be treated as legal, investment, accounting or tax advice and is for informational purposes only. Readers, including professionals, should under no circumstances rely upon this information as a substitute for their own research or for obtaining specific legal, accounting or tax advice from their own counsel. All information discussed herein is current only as of the date appearing in this material and is subject to change at any time without notice.