May 2019 Update: Rebuild is on the move!
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Rebuild is on the move! Projects are fully in motion, with work already begun on 24 of the 64 sites approved by City Council for Rebuild funding.
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Lenfest Institute Announces Inaugural Lenfest Next Generation Fund Winners
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
The Lenfest Institute for Journalism today announced the first-ever recipients of The Lenfest Next Generation Fund Award, Philadelphia-area journalists and students of color who will receive stipends to attend the national professional development conference of their choice and receive related support from the Institute.
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia launches field scan
Friday, May 3, 2019
As part of our comprehensive Equity in Philanthropy initiative, we have launched a field scan to learn more about the state of philanthropic practices in our region.
Ten Philly Elementary Schools Awarded $500K in “Good To Great” Grants to Strengthen Early Literacy Programs
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
The grants, up to $75,000 in size, were awarded though the Fund for the School District of Philadelphia and funded by the William Penn Foundation.
Rebuild Awards $15.4M for work at Vare Rec Center and Glavin Playground
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Make the World Better and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society will lead improvements to treasured Grays Ferry and Port Richmond community spaces
Ellen Hwang Will Lead Knight Foundation Investments in Philadelphia
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Ellen Hwang will join the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as the program director based in Philadelphia.
Opinion | As Philly’s historical organizations struggle, partnerships are key by Nadya K. Shmavonian
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Nadya Shmavonian, director of the Nonprofit Repositioning Fund, argues that the sustainability of vital services and community assets is threatened by the weakened financial health of nonprofits, and it is in our collective interest to identify and support innovative solutions that support the longterm viability of these important organizations.
Beyond the Check: Building Bridges in Arts and Trauma-Informed Practice through Philanthropy
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
What happens when foundations share power, listen, experiment, and break down silos?
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia names Daria Torres as its first Executive in Residence
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia announced Daria Torres, Managing Partner of the Walls Torres Group, will serve as its first Executive in Residence and lead the inaugural Equity Cohort starting in May 2019.
Philadelphia Foundation launches $1 million Key to Community Grants Program
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Philadelphia Foundation has opened applications for its Key to the Community Grant Program, which will distribute nine grants totaling $1 million in the categories of Economic Prosperity, the Opportunity Divide, and Community and Civic Engagement.
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