Foundations connected to trade groups can share resources and staff, but programs funded by donations must benefit the public The National Venture Capital Association is investing in a different kind of start-up—a new foundation aimed at helping the trade group accomplish more of its goals for the industry. Related contentGroup connects association foundation execs As a trade group, "we certainly think about public policy and lobbying, but supporting an industry is so much more than that," said CEO Bobby Franklin, noting that NVCA is heavily dependent on dues. "The theory for us is we can get financial support to help on our programs around issues other than public… Read More