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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.
In an effort for philanthropy to more deliberately address historical, structural, and institutional inequity, 12 foundations in Greater Philadelphia have committed to participating in a year-long journey toward institutional change.
As one of eight funders who partnered to deliver a half-day workshop for their grantees, Diana Doherty shares valuable lessons about the challenges and benefits of funder collaboration.
At its first quarterly book club event, members of EPIP Philly discussed "Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance" by Edgar Villanueva.
What happens when foundations share power, listen, experiment, and break down silos?
WOMENS WAY's Diane Cornman-Levy shares her top take-aways from our session on gender transformative philanthropy.
Through Rebuild, an historic public-private investment in Philadelphia's parks, rec centers and libraries will be transformational for neighborhoods across the city.
Glenmede's Laura LaRosa talks about gender-focused investing strategies to support women and promote gender equality.
The 2020 Census may seem overwhelming or distant, but it is important for not only philanthropy and your family foundation, but for our democracy.
Starting in 2000, the Patricia Kind Family Foundation began its journey to move its endowment into mission-aligned investments in order to more directly impact the communities it supports.