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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.
Glenmede Post 2019
By Nina Cohen
Monday, November 4, 2019

Periods of stability are the perfect time to assess risk and initiate transition planning, leadership succession or consider changing an investment strategy.

Liz Dozier
Friday, October 25, 2019

In this brief Q&A, 2019 SPARX Conference lunch keynote speaker Liz Dozier shares a few thoughts on philanthropy, community and the power to drive change.

Igniting the Power in Community
By 2019 SPARX Planning Committee
Tuesday, October 22, 2019

As we prepare for the 2019 SPARX Conference on October 31, we asked members of our Conference Planning Committee to reflect on the meaning of "community."

Donor Collaboration
By Helen Davis Picher
Monday, October 21, 2019

Donor collaboratives are being used to fund creative solutions to some of today’s most complex social problems.

Happy Hour
By Member Engagement Committee
Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Happy hour event seeks to help change the funder-nonprofit dynamic for the better.

Area Deprivation Index
By Shira Hodges & Michael Johnston
Monday, August 12, 2019

Many philanthropist struggle to find reliable data to inform their giving. This new blog series will explore stories of impact easily told through data.

By 1919 Investment Counsel
Monday, July 29, 2019

Concerned investors should be aware of the environmental consequences of industrial livestock production and consider new market opportunities that support greater sustainability. 

By Kristina L. Wahl & Paige Chapel
Wednesday, July 10, 2019

For foundations not sure how to get started with impact or mission-aligned investing, a first step is to look for opportunities in their own backyard by investing in CDFIs and supporting a local social enterprise.

Food Pantry
By Tamela Luce
Wednesday, June 26, 2019

HealthSpark's Innovation Lab grants support R&D for Montco health and human service nonprofits to test ideas and pilot projects that strengthen the county's safety net system.