What Barra Foundation has learned from dipping a toe into mission investing
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
The Barra Foundation shares advice for other foundations interested in getting started with mission investing.
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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.
Dwayne Wharton selected for new national leadership program to build health equity
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Dwayne Wharton joins second-ever cohort of Culture of Health Leaders, assembled from across the country by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Philadelphia's Lenfests receive Carnegie Medal for their extraordinary philanthropy
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Marguerite and Gerry Lenfest and seven other recipients accepted the 2017 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy.
New report assesses the financial health of Philadelphia nonprofits
Friday, October 27, 2017
According to a report funded by The Philadelphia Foundation that examined the financial health of local nonprofits, more than 40 percent are running at a loss or producing no surplus at all.
Future-focused takeaways from the 2017 Philanthropy Network conference
Friday, November 3, 2017
Philanthropy Network's 2017 Fall Conference on November 2, Vision | Voice | Values, invited attendees to consider what we in the social impact sector are called upon to do differently in order to build a more equitable and resilient greater Philadelphia region.
Dr. L. Joy Gates Black named to the Board of Crozer-Keystone Community Foundation
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Dr. L. Joy Gates Black, president of Delaware County Community College, was named to the Board of the Crozer-Keystone Community Foundation.
Glenmede’s Nina L. Cohen Appointed to Exponent Philanthropy Board of Directors
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Nina L. Cohen, Director of Endowment & Foundation Advisory at Glenmede, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Exponent Philanthropy.
Where Does Your Cash Sleep at Night?
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
For foundations not sure how to get started with impact or mission-aligned investing, a first step is to look for opportunities in their own backyard by investing in CDFIs and supporting a local social enterprise.
Chesco Women’s Commission & Fund for Women and Girls releases findings of survey on sexual harassment in the workplace
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Results of the #ChescoKnows Workplace Sexual Harassment survey, conducted between November 2018 and January 2019, reveals a range of experiences and insights from current Chester County workplaces.
Philadelphia Foundation Announces Winners of Key to Community Grants
Thursday, August 1, 2019
Selected through a public voting process, Philadelphia Foundation revelaed the 9 winners of their $1 million Key to Community Grants initiative.
Douty Foundation celebrates 50th anniversary, releases new funding guidelines
Thursday, August 1, 2019
As Douty Foundation begins its 51st year of grantmaking, they have released new funding guidelines that will increase their minimum grant size to $20,000 and up their annual payout to 10- to 15-percent.
Enthusiastic Crowd Gathers at CCFWG Summit to Raise Awareness of Workplace Sexual Harassment
Monday, October 21, 2019
As a direct response to survey findings on workplace sexual harassment in Chester County, the Chester County Women’s Commission and Chester County Fund for Women and Girls recently hosted a public #ChescoKnows Summit.
Chester County Community Foundation “Food for Thought” Board Trustee Edition Goes Digital This September
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Formerly held in person and known as the Board Trustee Institute, this new virtual series will explore a variety of topics geared towards helping nonprofits grow and thrive during these troubling times.
National Study Reports Foundations Maintained or Increased Spending in 2020; Long-Term Investment Returns Held Steady
Monday, August 23, 2021
The annual Council on Foundations-Commonfund study found that private foundations reported an average 13.1 percent return on their investment assets last year, and that 33 percent of foundations to increased their giving over 2019.
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.