Bartol Foundation names 2018 George Bartol Award Winner
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
The Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation announced the selection of Sister Cities Girlchoir (SCG) as the winner of the 2018 George Bartol Arts Education Award.
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Govenor Wolf Creates Commission to Ensure Fair, Accurate Count in 2020 Census
Friday, September 14, 2018
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed an Executive Order establishing a new commission that will coordinate Pennsylvania’s involvement with the U.S. Census Bureau to ensure a fair and accurate count in 2020.
New grocery store experiment hopes to inspire learning
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
The new "Talk It Up" program seeded by the William Penn Foundation seeks to make grocery shopping an opportunity for interaction and learning between parents and children.
The Philadelphia Foundation Hosts Inspiring Exhibition of Art Created by Individuals Living with Dementia
Monday, September 10, 2018
The new exhibit at The Philadelphia Foundation's Community Art Gallery titled “It Feels like Freedom” features works created by individuals living with memory loss, dementia and chronic illness.
The Starting Line: Behind a Push by Foundations to Expand Access to Childcare in Their Cities
Thursday, September 6, 2018
The Reinvestment Fund is coordinating efforts in several cities, including Philadelphia, to expand access to high-quality childcare using detailed analysis of existing local supply and demand.
Sidney Hargro named to Generocity's 2018 Leaders List
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Philanthropy Network's Executive Director Sidney Hargro is among 12 people of color on Generocity's Leader List 2018, spotlighting those who are doing exceptional work to strengthen Philly’s social impact sector.
Connelly Foundation Welcomes New Senior Staff
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
The Connelly Foundation announced the appointment of Fran Burns as Chief Operating Officer and Tim Durkin as Vice President for Grantmaking.
The Case for General Operating Support
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Leaders of the Claneil Foundation explain why 100 percent of their grants are for general operating support.
Mostly behind the scenes, the work of Rebuild begins
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Following the decision by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to dismiss the long-running legal challenge to the Philadelphia Beverage Tax, which supplies key revenue for Rebuild, work on Mayor Kenney's $500 million project to improve libraries, parks, playgrounds, and recreation centers is gearing up.
Union Benevolent Assoication announces change to funding priorities
Friday, August 17, 2018
Union Benevolent Association (UBA), a Philadelphia-based philanthropic foundation, announced it has changed its funding priorities to better focus on alleviating the burden of poverty.
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