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In 2024, a group of regional funders launched the Coordinated Capacity Strengthening Initiative (CCSI) to better understand how to collectively support nonprofits in the Greater Philadelphia region.
On July 29, philanthropy leaders, nonprofit advocates, and academic partners from across Pennsylvania gathered for the inaugural Philanthropic Convening on...
The MAI Collective was built around a simple but powerful idea: foundations can go further together.
After the success of our MAI Cohort and during the progression of the second MAI...
Independence Public Media Foundation is making moves to center racial equity in their business operations—starting with how they bank.
In response to profound changes in recent years, area funders sought a conversation with nonprofit leaders about how best to support them in evolving their practices and strengthening their organizations.
Among the most resonant and consistent themes is that philanthropy is stronger when we work together, strengthen existing bonds, create new connections, and tackle the profound challenges our regional communities face with a collective voice.
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.
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 of Greater North Penn asked their nonprofit partners to share their perspective on the funder-grantee relationship. Here is their honest feedback.