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Pew Announces $1.85M to Strengthen the Free Library of Philadelphia and Improve Access to Drexel University’s Atwater Kent Collection

Free Library of Philadelphia
Wednesday, July 19, 2023

$1 million will go to the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation to undertake a comprehensive strategic planning and community engagement process and $850,000 will go to Drexel University to expand access to the Atwater Kent Collection.

The Alliance for Health Equity Kicks off Cohort Two of The Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute

Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute Cohort Two Funders
Wednesday, February 1, 2023

On January 24th, The Alliance for Health Equity launched its second cohort of the Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute to assist local nonprofit institutions in their commitment to further transform their organizational culture. 

The Alliance for Health Equity Kicks off the Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute

Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute Wordle
Wednesday, February 9, 2022

The new Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute is a series of learning sessions designed to support the nonprofit sector in its commitment to recognize and mitigate the deeply rooted inequities experienced by its most marginalized community members, including those experienced by the Black and Brown communities.

Glenmede appoints Nina Cohen director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Nina Cohen
Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Glenmede, a privately held and independently owned investment and wealth management firm, announced the appointment of Nina Cohen to the newly created role of Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).

Independence Public Media Foundation Announces 75 Grants Totaling $4 Million

Independence Public Media Foundation
Wednesday, August 11, 2021

The foundation announced grants totaling $4 million to community media-makers, journalism, film and digital equity projects with an emphasis on supporting projects led by underrepresented communities and with a commitment to justice.

Philadelphia Foundation Announces Fund Focused on Black-Led Nonprofits Serving Black Communities in Greater Philadelphia

Philadelphia Foundation
Thursday, May 13, 2021

With a lead gift from Facebook’s $20 Million “Supporting Black Communities” National Initiative, the new fund will fortify Black-led nonprofit organizations serving Black communities in Greater Philadelphia.

Douty Foundation announces plans to sunset

The Douty Foundation
Monday, August 3, 2020

After more than 50 years of grantmaking in support of organizations working to foster equitable opportunities for children and youth in Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties, the trustees of the Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation have decided to cease operations as a private foundation at the end of calendar year 2021.

Your board isn’t diverse enough

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

A new study from BoardSource found board diversity hasn't improved in the past two decades, but two local foundations - Seybert and Leeway - are taking steps to make their boards more representative of those they serve.

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