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11Jun2021

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

Friday, June 11, 2021
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Video Conference
... more than just thinking about who serves; it's about creating a culture of change that prioritizes inclusion and ... to Work   - Equity in the Center Trustee Aprendizaje: Creating a Seat at the Table - Hispanics in Philanthropy The ... Your Values  (Mission Aligned Investing) – As You Sow Creating a Culture of Change: A panel discussion on ...

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 quality, diversely-owned asset managers when investing its endowment. In response to frequent questions from a variety of stakeholders into the performance of the charitable sector regarding this issue — the questions arising from the general lack of data — Knight Foundation asked Global Economics Group to assess the representation of diverse asset managers among foundations.

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

Published: 
10/2018

An increasing number of foundations are embracing racial equity/equity as a core value, and it is influencing how they see themselves and operate. However, evaluation has for the most part remained untouched. Knowing how race/racism has influenced both, philanthropy and evaluation, deepens our understanding of how philanthropic evaluation practice may unintentionally reinforce racism. Equitable evaluation shifts the current evaluation paradigm to one that centers equity/racial equity, so that it is more aligned with the values and intentions of current day philanthropic endeavors.

Wells Fargo's $425,000 grant to FINANTA will help expand its Affinity Group Lending program

Wells Fargo check presentation to FINANTA
Friday, October 4, 2019
... financial goals while developing stronger businesses, creating more assets, and establishing capacity to access ... to be one of the top SBA microlenders in the nation and #1 locally. As a result, the SBA awarded the “Jody C. ...
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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

ABFE: A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities (ABFE), recently conducted a study to learn how leaders of Black-led social change organizations in the United States and U.S. Territories describe their interactions with institutional philanthropy.

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.

17Apr2020

Participatory Grantmaking Session #2

Friday, April 17, 2020
10:00am - 12:00pm
Video Conference
Please join us for the second session in our collaborative learning series on participatory grantmaking. Attendees will learn about specific participatory grantmaking efforts in the region and connect with peers who are at similar stages of exploring and/or implementing participatory grantmaking approaches. The session will also provide opportunities to develop actionable plans for building participatory grantmaking efforts.
 
15Jan2021

Impact of COVID-19 on the Cultural Sector: Data from the Cultural Alliance

Friday, January 15, 2021
10:00am - 11:15am
Video Conference
The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance recently surveyed cultural organizations about the economic and programmatic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us to learn more about lost revenue, staffing changes and more.
 

New report outlines the scale and scope of employer-driven philanthropy and volunteerism in Philadelphia

Report Cover - How Employers Give
Wednesday, May 15, 2019

This new report from Philanthropy Network and the Chamber outlines the scale and scope of employer-driven philanthropy and volunteerism in Philadelphia.

03Feb2021

Special Funder Briefing: City of Philadelphia FY 2022 Budget

Wednesday, February 3, 2021
9:00am - 10:00am
Video Conference

Join city representatives for a funder briefing and discussion about plans and priorities for the City of Philadelphia's FY2022 Budget.

27Jan2021

COVID-19 Funder Briefing #19

Wednesday, January 27, 2021
9:00am - 10:00am
Video Conference

COVID-19 funder briefings are open to all funders in the Greater Philadelphia region.

22May2020

Chester County Funders COVID-19 Meeting

Friday, May 22, 2020
8:30am - 10:00am
Video Conference

This meeting will include an update on Chester County Funders COVID-19 grantmaking and activities as well as discussion of recovery, general funding cycles, and capacity building.

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