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The Foundation for Delaware County awards over $30K to local nonprofits promoting a complete count in the 2020 Census

Delco Counts
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
... Grants awarded will provide resources to ensure a complete and accurate census count for communities in ... to calculate that funding. The foundation has partnered with Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia, The United ... Delaware County. The Delaware County 2020 Census Action Fund has almost reached their $100,000 fundraising goal to ...
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Census 2020

Philadelphia Bar Foundation Posts Largest Grant Distribution Increase in Nearly a Decade

Wednesday, February 14, 2018
... their scope of support for the legal aid community with a 22 percent increase in grants awarded to nearly 40 ... nonprofit partners in 2017 totaling $556,550. Grants are a fundamental part of the Bar Foundation’s comprehensive ...

Statement: Including Immigrants and Refugees In Our Response to COVID-19

Immigrant Community courtesy Fels Fund
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
... This spirit of “we are all in this together” taps into a collective sense of hope and strength.   While the virus ... insurance, or a guarantee of health care. As we step-up with compassion and increased funding, let’s ensure that we ... The Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation Samuel S. Fels Fund Independence Foundation The Merchants Fund Nonprofit ...
28Jul2022

Funder Briefing: Reflecting Forward Report

Thursday, July 28, 2022
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a briefing on the recent report, Reflecting Forward: ... was commissioned by the Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC) with funding from United Way of Greater Philadelphia and ...

Women’s work is, and always has been, “essential” work. It’s time to value it.

Gender Justice_Photo by Josh Howard on Unsplash
Friday, May 8, 2020
... halted, even as cities and whole states are on lockdown. A majority of those jobs are held by women. In fact, one in ... by women has been designated as essential according to a  New York Times  analysis  of census data crossed with the federal government’s essential worker guidelines. ...

Philadelphia to benefit from $100M Starbucks initiative to advance racial equity

Starbucks
Thursday, January 14, 2021
... will be one of the first cities to benefit from a $100 million Starbucks initiative meant to "advance racial ... announced the launch of its Starbucks Community Resilience Fund, which is "focused on supporting small businesses and ... The company also announced that it is partnering with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American ...
31Jan2017

Keystone Policy Webinar Series - Session 1: Education Policy Advocacy

Tuesday, January 31, 2017
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Webinar
... state policy affects the nonprofit sector, and many have a history of engaging and educating state policymakers.  ... to build relationships and advance important issues.

Philadelphia Foundation Announces $2.9 Million in Grants to Nearly 100 Nonprofit Organizations

Philadelphia Foundation
Thursday, December 12, 2024
... PA – Philadelphia Foundation has announced a significant funding initiative, awarding $2.9 million in ... on advocacy, direct service, impact, leadership, and the Fund for Children, will support our community partners to ... connections, and making a difference in partnership with marginalized individuals and groups. By investing in ...
05Sep2024

Philanthropic Strategies to support Democracy and Civic Engagement in Pennsylvania

Thursday, September 5, 2024
2:00pm - 3:15pm
Webinar
Join us September 5 from 2:00 - 3:15 PM for a remote gathering focused on Philanthropy’s role in ... Ground USA Robert Griffin , Associate Director, Democracy Fund This convening will cover topics including violence and ... Launch Event for Funders: Introducing the U.S. Democracy Fund - Hosted by Democracy Funders Network, September 19 at ...
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New Century Trust Adopts Trust-Based Philanthropy Approach

Thursday, May 24, 2018
... community, New Century Trust is transitioning to a “trust-based” approach to philanthropy. By doing so, NCT has chosen to invest in long-term partnerships with organizations by providing multi-year general operating ... reporting. New Century Trust is currently seeking to build a small network of 4-6 organizations that are actively ...

CCFWG’s Girls Advisory Board Awards $19k to Local Nonprofits Serving Women & Girls

CCFWG Girls Advisory Board
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
... PA (February 16, 2021) - Members of Chester County Fund for Women and Girls (CCFWG)’s Girls Advisory Board ... nonprofit agencies serving women and girls. Through GAB, a nationally recognized girls’ grantmaking program, local ... needs in their communities, as well as equip themselves with the tools needed to address them. “I feel so lucky to ...
29Jun2023

Libraries Under Attack- How Funders Can Help Defy Bans and Discrimination

Thursday, June 29, 2023
10:00am - 11:15am
Virtual via Zoom
... entities that are NOT fully supported by tax dollars. With public libraries serving not only an educational ... do to support these critical institutions as they cope with unprecedented threats? In this session you’ll hear ... Penn about why that foundation funds public libraries as a component of their community health and inclusion strategy, ...

Govenor Wolf Creates Commission to Ensure Fair, Accurate Count in 2020 Census

Governor Wolf
Friday, September 14, 2018
... Wolf. “This commission will help our state to have a full and accurate count of our population. We need all ... commission will coordinate Pennsylvania’s involvement with the census, which occurs every 10 years. The commission ... private sectors to achieve an accurate count, and create a strategy to reach hard-to-count populations. The governor ...
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Area funders call on Governor Wolf and Secretary Miller to close the Berks County Residential Center (BCRC)

Friday, November 9, 2018
... of Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia issued a call to Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Human Services ... that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is complicit in a federal policy of intolerance and is eschewing its own ... PA Sarah Martinez-Helfman , President, Samuel F.

Reflections on the election and our purpose

And still hope rises
Thursday, November 7, 2024
... our transformation journey, we've spent valuable time with many of you—through conversations, surveys, strategy committee meetings, and more—exploring a core question: What is the Network's purpose?   Among the ... the profound challenges our regional communities face with a collective voice .    Following the election results, I, ...

Code for America to strengthen local tech Brigade chapters with support from Knight Foundation

Code for America
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
... of local technology Brigades chapters in seven U.S. cities with an investment from the John S. and James L. Knight ... will help these Brigades deliver impact and create a blueprint for success in their communities by developing ... since 2010. Code for America’s mission is to build a network of cities, citizens, community groups and startups ...

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Provides $50 Million to Support Those Facing Greatest Strain Under the COVID-19 Pandemic

Tuesday, April 7, 2020
... RWJF is focused on ensuring that everyone in America has a fair and just opportunity for health and well-being. The ... communities of color, indigenous communities, and people with disabilities. Across the nation, service organizations ... national, tribal, and local populations. CLICK HERE to see a list of national and New Jersey-based grantees . “During ...

More than 300 U.S. philanthropic leaders call for removal of citizenship question from 2020 census

Tuesday, August 7, 2018
... have called on the Trump administration to withdraw a citizenship question from the 2020 census. In a public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Commerce ... are ideologically diverse, and do not always agree with each other. But we wholeheartedly agree that the ...

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