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Philly Counts releases Final Report on 2020 Census Operation
Friday, January 29, 2021
The new report provides comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted Philly Counts field plan and will serve as a roadmap for 2030 Census operations.
Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
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Future Think: Philanthropy, COVID-19, and the ‘Next’ Normal
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Hargro suggests four things philanthropy should consider to help us imagine the “next” normal and rebuild a more resilient and just region.
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Comcast RISE to Award $5 Million in Grants to BIPOC-Owned, Small Businesses
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Eligible businesses in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Houston and Philadelphia can apply for $10,000 grants. Additionally, over $2 million has been awarded to more than 20 community-based organizations and diverse chambers of commerce to provide support to BIPOC-owned, small businesses.
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Funders Must Walk the Talk of Collaboration
Friday, February 26, 2021
With new data about the financial health of Greater Philadelphia nonprofits combined with troubling trends due to COVID-19, it's clear that collaboration will be a vital strategy for both nonprofits and funders if the sector is to continue to provide essential services and stimulate innovation that advances social purpose.
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Compass and the Greater Philadelphia Nonprofit Repositioning Fund Create Partnership to Support Nonprofits Considering Sustained Collaboration
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Building on their respective strengths, the two organizations have entered into a partnership to support regional nonprofits considering sustained alliances.
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Knight Foundation invests $2.2 million in projects to advance Philadelphia’s public spaces and digital engagement
Friday, April 9, 2021
Nine projects will use Knight support to foster resident engagement and equity in Philadelphia neighborhoods.
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Philadelphia Food Justice Initiative Announces New Grant Awards
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
The initiative has awarded over $620,000 in grants in the last two years to advance community-driven solutions to historic food injustice.
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City Launches “Kensington Community Resilience Fund”
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Through this new public-private-community partnership, grants will support grassroots organizations and community groups in Kensington through community-driven, participatory grantmaking process.
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Code for America to strengthen local tech Brigade chapters with support from Knight Foundation
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Knight Foundation announced their latest commitment of $1 million to help Code for America Brigades in cities where Knight operates — including Philadelphia — to build sustainable business models for civic technology.
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Philadelphia Foundation Announces Fund Focused on Black-Led Nonprofits Serving Black Communities in Greater Philadelphia
Thursday, May 13, 2021
With a lead gift from Facebook’s $20 Million “Supporting Black Communities” National Initiative, the new fund will fortify Black-led nonprofit organizations serving Black communities in Greater Philadelphia.
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