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Philanthropy Network’s Blog is the work of members, staff, partners, sponsors and other leaders in philanthropy who provide insight into issues that matter to Greater Philadelphia and topics that affect the social impact sector.
PhillyCAM producers retreat
By Sherella Williams
Thursday, August 1, 2024

Sherella Williams, Office and Grants Manager for Independence Public Media Foundation, shares her recent experience choosing a grants management system for her foundation and offers advice for other funders considering their GMS options.

Trellis for Tomorrow students building a compost station
By Grace Hardy, Jennifer Anderson & Mindy Aldridge
Friday, October 27, 2023

Read how Trellis for Tomorrow and The Nelson Foundation responded when Listen4Good invited them to share their experiences with using robust feedback systems to amplify community voice and support a commitment to equity.

VNA Foundation Grant Partners
By Diana Loukedis Doherty
Wednesday, August 30, 2023

VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn asked their nonprofit partners to share their perspective on the funder-grantee relationship. Here is their honest feedback.

transparent leaves
By Abby Rolland
Wednesday, August 31, 2022

With calls for greater philanthropic transparency on the rise, harp-weaver client The Presser Foundation is making changes that support its belief that being transparent about its work strengthens its relationship with grantee partners.

North Star
By Ashley Del Bianco and Shira Hodges
Thursday, July 7, 2022

In this post, we share reflections on what we heard from members at our annual meeting in March 2022 and steps we are taking to move us forward on the path toward our aspirational North Star.

2022 Member Pulse Survey
Monday, May 16, 2022

Conducted between January 27 and March 4, Philanthropy Network's 2022 Member Pulse Survey pointed to some high-level trends around the practices and priorities of regional funders.

2022 Trust-Based Philanthropy Cohort
By Mariah Casias and Yi-Ching Lin
Thursday, January 27, 2022

This brief FAQ answers some common questions about our 2022 Trust-Based Philanthropy Virtual Cohort to help potential applicants determine if it's right for them. The deadline to apply is Feb. 11th at 5pm.

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By The Philanthropy Network Team
Monday, November 29, 2021

As we approach the end of another year dominated by COVID-19, we're looking forward to 2022 bringing exciting changes for Philanthropy Network as we continue to provide opportunities for regional funders to learn, connect and lead change.

Evolving ideas
By Shira Hodges
Wednesday, September 29, 2021

As part of Philanthropy Network's Mission-Aligned Investing Cohort, philanthropic leaders are learning together how to align their assets with their mission and invest in the community using a racial equity lens.