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Conversations with Multigenerational ClientsConversations with Multigenerational Clients

Sharna Goldseker, Managing Director

October 3, 2012

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As managing director of 21/64, a non-profit consulting firm assisting multigenerational families and their advisors, I’ve learned that success is achieved when families and advisors are intentional and invest in preparing their next generations for their imminent responsibilities. Over the years, I’ve spoken with thousands of donors who aspire to be effective philanthropists and  leave a legacy to their children and grandchildren, yet struggle with how to make that dream become a reality. I’ve also spoken with attorneys who are expert at establishing vehicles to implement their clients’ wishes, yet resist the challenges that can come when successors need to steward those vehicles.

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About the Author

Sharna Goldseker

Managing Director

www.2164.net

Sharna Goldseker has sixteen years of experience in the non-profit sector including thirteen in the philanthropic field as a grantmaker and as a consultant to families, foundations and advisors on next generation and multigenerational engagement in philanthropy and family enterprise.

 

Sharna is Managing Director of 21/64, a non-profit consulting division of the Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies specializing in next generation and multi-generational strategic consulting for families. In that capacity, Sharna facilitates Grand Street, a network of a hundred 18-35 year olds who are or will be involved in their family's philanthropy; speaks and consults on generational transitions using 21/64'suniquely developed tools; and, trains other advisors on 21/64's approach to multigenerational engagement.

Sharna earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania with majors in Urban Studies and Religious Studies. She has a Masters in Public Administration in Non-Profit Management from New York University's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service where she was the inaugural Charles H. Tenney Fellow. She also has training in organizational development, group dynamics and family systems.

Sharna currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Council on Foundations and the Goldseker Foundation and is a member of the Collaboration for Family Flourishing.

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