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Philadelphia Foundation Announces Winners of Key to Community Grants

Key to Community Grants
Thursday, August 1, 2019
Related coverage: OPINION|  Philadelphia Foundation’s special $1 million initiative benefited from ... of its $1 million Key to Community Grants initiative! As part of unique grantmaking initiative, residents of the ... justice process. Third Place Grant Winner for $33,000:  New Leash on Life USA ., to pair at-risk shelter dogs with ...
18Nov2020

The Secret Weapon for Achieving Your Foundation’s Goals

Wednesday, November 18, 2020
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Video Conference
... utilize their secret weapon – media and media-making – as a force for social justice: Get some insight into why ... civil society and get on the fast-track to achieving their foundation’s goals. Learn about the different entry points ... MFA in Media Communication Arts from the City College of New York where she focused on Writing, Producing, and ...

New report assesses the financial health of Philadelphia nonprofits

Friday, October 27, 2017
... nonprofits. The report, funded by  The  Philadelphia Foundation  and produced by management consulting firm  ... of the report this past Monday not to look at the sector as a whole. In reality, he said, “when someone tells you ... The Financial Health of Philadelphia Area Nonprofits .” New report assesses the financial health of Philadelphia ...

Dr. L. Joy Gates Black named to the Board of Crozer-Keystone Community Foundation

Dr. L. Joy Gates Black
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
(Media, PA) – The Crozer-Keystone Community Foundation is pleased to announce the election of Dr. L. Joy ... Community Foundation Board,” says Frances Sheehan, president. “Her depth of experience as a strong leader in the field of higher education, her ...
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20Sep2019

Regional Foundation Center Workshop

Friday, September 20, 2019
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Montgomery County Community College Library
... Bucks-Mont Collaborative have partnered with The Regional Foundation Center (RFC) and Montgomery County Community ... PM to 4:30 PM at the Montgomery County Community College.

Diversity of Asset Managers in Philanthropy

Diversity of Asset Managers in Philanthropy
Published: 
02/2020
For a decade, Knight Foundation has been intentional about identifying high ... questions arising from the general lack of data — Knight Foundation asked Global Economics Group to assess the ... billion (9.3%) is invested with minority-owned firms, as defined below. Approximately 50% of the $8.62 billion is ...

The Case for Funding Black-Led Social Change: Redlining by Another Name: What the Data Says to Move from Rhetoric to Action

Published: 
12/2019
... of the Black Social Change Funders Network (BSCFN) , as well as to encourage philanthropic staff, consultants and trustees ... from a partnership between ABFE and the Hill-Snowdon Foundation . In March of 2017, BSCFN released The Case for ...

Grantmaking with a Racial Justice Lens: A Practice Guide

Published: 
11/2019

Grantmaking with a Racial Justice Lens: A Practical Guide centers the perspectives of racial justice activists first, and then of funders working on change in their institutions, to identify best practices for driving philanthropy beyond racial equity toward racial justice.

2018 Diversity Among Philanthropic Professionals Report

Published: 
11/2019
... asked participants to identify their role within their foundation, their age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ...

The Case for Funding Black-Led Social Change: Case Statement

Published: 
03/2017
... Case for Funding Black-Led Social Change intends to spark new energy to vitalize and strengthen the infrastructure for ... Partnership for Black Communities and the Hill-Snowdon Foundation . The Case for Funding Black-Led Social Change is ... organizations. The case statement, co-authored by ABFE President and CEO Susan Taylor Batten and Hill-Snowdon ...

Chester County Community Foundation “Food for Thought” Board Trustee Edition Goes Digital This September

Chester County Community Foundation
Thursday, August 20, 2020
... August 20, 2020) : This fall, the Chester County Community Foundation is proud to invite nonprofit board and staff ... Edition . The program, formerly held in person and known as the Board Trustee Institute, will take place weekly on ... by Karen Simmons and Michael DeHaven CPA; “Corporate and Foundation Funding: Taking the Temperature as We Look ...

Deciding Together: Shifting Power and Resources Through Participatory Grantmaking

Published: 
10/2018

In Deciding Together: Shifting Power and Resources Through Participatory Grantmaking, we look at why and how funders are engaging in participatory grantmaking and shifting decision-making power to the very communities impacted by funding decisions. Through examples and insights from a diverse range of participatory grantmakers, we explore the benefits, challenges, and models of participatory grantmaking.

What’s Race Got to Do With It? Equity and Philanthropic Evaluation Practice

Published: 
10/2018
... number of foundations are embracing racial equity/equity as a core value, and it is influencing how they see ...
22Oct2020

Funder-Practitioner Relationships During Challenging Times

Thursday, October 22, 2020
2:00pm - 3:15pm
Video Conference
... Partnerships & Community Impact, Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation Michael Brix , Executive Director, Tree House Books Fran Burns , Chief Operating Officer, Connelly Foundation Frances Hoover , Executive Director, Smith ...
19Sep2019

Increase the Success in Succession Planning: Preparing for Future Leadership

Thursday, September 19, 2019
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Panasonic Building
The Council of New Jersey Grantmakers is excited to invite Philanthropy Network foundation members to a CEO succession planning seminar – ... your search, and best practices for a smooth transition. As leaders and trustees in the philanthropic sector, it is ...
28Sep2021

Regional Roundtable: Community Violence - LGBTQIA+

Tuesday, September 28, 2021
9:00am - 10:15am
... that regional partners can coordinate efforts and explore new initiatives and opportunities for collaboration.  All ... Civil Liberties Union - Pennsylvania Michael Hinson , President & Chief Operating Officer, Strengthening and ... Mike Hinson Picture_1.jpg Mike Hinson joined SELF in 2017 as Executive Director and was promoted to President and COO ...
11Jun2021

Creating a Culture of Change: A panel discussion on diversifying boards

Friday, June 11, 2021
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Video Conference
... culture of change that prioritizes inclusion and embraces new modes of leadership and governance.  Join this session as we take a deeper dive into why board diversity is so important to your foundation's mission and what is needed for an evolving ...

Mission-Aligned Investing: A model for maximizing philanthropic impact and equity

Evolving ideas
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
... in 2017 from Laura Kind Mckenna, Patricia Kind Family Foundation , and Elizabeth Killough, and the Untours ... . The working group meets several times a year to serve as an informal forum for sharing information and growing ... determined. Our hope is that this group not only discovers new ways to support their mission, but identifies ...
20May2019

Understanding the Landscape of Impact Investing in Greater Philadelphia

Monday, May 20, 2019
9:00am - 2:00pm
Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships
... of the Boston Impact Initiative , will be joining us as our keynote speaker. We will also welcome guest speaker ... investing and was appointed by the Council of Michigan Foundation as its first-ever Expert in Residence for Impact ... a community development venture and certified MBE based in New York City. Founded in 2008, Urbane cultivates innovative ...
31Mar2021

COVID-19 Funder Briefing #22

Wednesday, March 31, 2021
9:00am - 10:00am
Video Conference
... and steps they are taking to respond, and explore new initiatives and opportunities for collaboration. COVID-19 ... - Ann Torregrossa, PHFC Executive Director Leeway Foundation WOO (Window of Opportunity) Community Care Fund in ... Foundation Esperanza - Rev. Danny Cortes, Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff Open Share RELATED NEWS: ...

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