Christine's Corner
Friday, May 5, 2023
In this series, Network president Christine Robinson shares her reflections on what she is learning and where she sees emerging areas of opportunity and priority for our Network and region.
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100+ gather for Philanthropy Network's 35th Annual Members' Meeting
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
On March 28, 2023, more than 100 members gathered at the beautiful Center for Architecture & Design in Center City Philadelphia for Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia’s 35th Annual Members’ Meeting.
Alexandra (Sani) Wolf Fogel | 1936-2023
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of our founding executive director, Alexandra (Sani) Wolf Fogel, who died February 28, 2023 at the age of 86.
Philanthropy Network selects Christine Robinson as its new President
Friday, October 21, 2022
The Board of Directors of Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia is pleased to announce Christine Robinson as the organization’s new president.
From Aspiration to Action: Building Our Capacity for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Thursday, July 7, 2022
In this post, we share reflections on what we heard from members at our annual meeting in March 2022 and steps we are taking to move us forward on the path toward our aspirational North Star.
Take-Aways from the 2022 Member Pulse Survey
Monday, May 16, 2022
Conducted between January 27 and March 4, Philanthropy Network's 2022 Member Pulse Survey pointed to some high-level trends around the practices and priorities of regional funders.
Philanthropy Network launches 2022 Member Pulse Survey
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Similar to last year, our 2022 survey asks about member's funding, operations, grantmaking practices, and year-ahead outlook, and contains a few new questions about human resources practices, benefits and policies.
A look ahead to 2022
Monday, November 29, 2021
As we approach the end of another year dominated by COVID-19, we're looking forward to 2022 bringing exciting changes for Philanthropy Network as we continue to provide opportunities for regional funders to learn, connect and lead change.
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia and Philly Counts announce third-round COVID-19 Prevention & Response Fund grant recipients
Thursday, November 4, 2021
In late October, the Fund awarded its third round of grants totaling $170,500 to 52 nonprofit organizations and individuals working to increase COVID-19 education, vaccine access, health resources, and outreach activities in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester counties.
Mission-Aligned Investing: A model for maximizing philanthropic impact and equity
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
As part of Philanthropy Network's Mission-Aligned Investing Cohort, philanthropic leaders are learning together how to align their assets with their mission and invest in the community using a racial equity lens.
Applications open Sept. 13th for third round of COVID-19 funding
Monday, September 13, 2021
The third round of grants from the COVID-19 Prevention & Response Fund will support ongoing efforts to increase vaccination rates in communities hardest hit by the pandemic.
A Farewell Message from President Sidney Hargro: A Time for Change
Friday, July 16, 2021
As he prepares to leave his role as president of the Network, Sidney shares his gratitude and reflections on his four-year tenure.
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia and Philly Counts announce second-round COVID-19 Prevention & Response Fund grant recipients
Friday, July 16, 2021
In its second round of grants, the COVID-19 Prevention & Response Fund made grants totaling $668,885 to 84 individuals and nonprofit organizations working to increase COVID-19 education, vaccine access, health resources, and outreach activities in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester counties.
Philanthropy Network welcomes LeBrian Brown as Manager, Network Organizing, Knowledge, & Engagement
Monday, June 7, 2021
LeBrian will work with Network members to increase their engagement in and awareness of opportunities to learn from each other, connect, and collaborate on regional initiatives, and lead efforts to use technology to collect, analyze, organize and share knowledge across the Network.
New community-led pooled fund will support COVID-19 education and vaccine access
Thursday, April 8, 2021
The COVID-19 Prevention & Response Fund will employ a rapid response, trust-based philanthropy model, prioritizing communities hardest hit by the pandemic.
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia announces Mariah Casias as Vice President, Learning & Evaluation
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Effective December 16, 2020, Mariah Casias will join the Philanthropy Network team in the newly-created role of Vice President, Learning & Evaluation.
Philanthropy Needs A New Endgame: The Liberation of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Communities In America
Thursday, June 4, 2020
What philanthropy needs is not a new framework, but a new endgame, racial liberation, which requires an intentional and laser-like focus on breaking systems of oppression that are based in white supremacist culture.
A Call for Unprecedented Unity in Unprecedented Times
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
The unprecedented times we're experiencing as a result of the COVID-19 crisis will require equally unprecedented, collective acts of unity and trust-based flexibility between funders, nonprofits, and the broader community.
Using Public Data to Advance Philanthropy
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.
Twelve Greater Philadelphia Foundations Pursue a More Equitable Future
Thursday, June 20, 2019
In an effort for philanthropy to more deliberately address historical, structural, and institutional inequity, 12 foundations in Greater Philadelphia have committed to participating in a year-long journey toward institutional change.