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Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy

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27Jul2022

Peer to Peer Discussion: The End of Roe: How Should Philanthropy Respond?

Wednesday, July 27, 2022
9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual

Following last month’s session we co-sponsored with Gender Justice Fund, The End of Roe: How Should Philanthropy Respond?, and the subsequent Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v.

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New coalition to tackle Philadelphia's gun violence

Sharman Matlock-Turner, president and CEO of the Urban Affairs Coalition
Sunday, November 20, 2022

Led by Philadelphia Foundation and the William Penn Foundation, along with other civic partners, the new Civic Coalition to Save Lives will help catalyze a broad effort to reduce gun deaths annually using strategies that have proven successful in other cities.

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29Jun2023

Libraries Under Attack- How Funders Can Help Defy Bans and Discrimination

Thursday, June 29, 2023
10:00am - 11:15am
Virtual via Zoom

Hear from public librarians about the role their libraries play in their changing communities and the implications of being caught in the crosshairs of the culture wars, and what private funders can do to support these critical institutions as they cope with unprecedented threats.

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Reflections on the election and our purpose

And still hope rises
Thursday, November 7, 2024

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.

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IPMF Announces 2024 Community Voices Fund Grant Recipients

IPMF 2024 Community Voices
Thursday, November 21, 2024

Independence Public Media Foundation announced its 2024 Community Voices Fund grant recipients, with $800,000 awarded to 33 organizations and projects.

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