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Philanthropy Needs A New Endgame: The Liberation of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Communities In America

Breaking Chains
Thursday, June 4, 2020
... disperse those advocating for change. This is America and Philanthropy Operates in It This is America in 2020. This is ... is made up.  For example, the definition of “risk.” How many times have foundation boards used the word "risk" as ... capacity to communicate their story and attract future support; Including beneficiaries in strategic ...

No Time for Complacency: Preparing Foundations for a More Turbulent Future

No Time for Complacency
Published: 
04/2019
Leaders in every sector are struggling to plan for a future in which social, digital, political and economic ... In this report, Paul J. H. Schoemaker and George S. Day, research faculty at the Wharton School of the ...
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Reflections on the election and our purpose

And still hope rises
Thursday, November 7, 2024
... By Michael Kellerman, Interim Transformation Director, Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia As we continue our ... nation had a wide range of reactions to the results, we can all appreciate not only how divided and polarized our communities are, but also how ...

Philadelphia Foundation and Mural Arts Unveil “Strength in our Bonds” Centennial Legacy Mural

Philadelphia Foundation Centennial Mural Dedication
Friday, November 8, 2019
... Lead Muralist. “This mural is a testament to community philanthropy,” Ramos said.  “We knew that the artist, ... the region over a four-month period to gain insight into how individuals conceptualized their neighborhoods, what aspirations they held for their communities in the future, and to give residents a role in the creative process ...

Strengthening the Field of Philanthropic Evaluation: A Call to Action

Thursday, June 28, 2018
Blog originally posted for GEO Perspectives By Meg Long and Clare Nolan One year ... three main concerns: Learning and evaluation needs in philanthropy are shifting.  Foundations are placing greater ... we began to identify actions—large and small—that we can take individually and together to address these concerns. ...
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Getting Past Inertia: Ten Simple, Valiant Steps To Align Your Foundation’s Endowment With Your Mission – Or Not

Thursday, June 29, 2017
... and much more. I admit to my own judgment and perhaps you can face up to yours. You inherited a 100-year old practice ... in the fields of mission-related investing and family philanthropy and celebrate these core values.” Released ... of your assets. Does yours represent who you want to be, how you want to be known, what you are working for? Would you ...

CCFWG Unveils Women’s Suffrage Mural Before Election Day to Inspire Community to Get Out and Vote

CCFWG Suffrage Mural
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
... celebrates the suffrage movement of the past, present and future. Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan, Chair of Chester ... a beacon for gender equity. We leverage our strengths - philanthropy, advocacy, community partnerships, educating ... in with bold and engaging imagery, so that the “audience can see themselves” represented in the mural. Althea Mae ...
13Jun2017

Chester County Funders Lunch & Learn

Tuesday, June 13, 2017
11:15am - 12:30pm
West Chester, PA
... the conclusion of the Chester County Community Foundation's  Nonprofit Resource Expo  for a funders-only lunch where we will connect with ...

Changes to charitable deduction will hurt PA and NJ nonprofits

Tuesday, November 28, 2017
... By Mike Candilo and Pedro A. Ramos This is a critical time for our nonprofit community, as lawmakers consider ... conducted by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, would cause a 5 percent decrease in overall ... the world, contributing an estimated $390.1 billion to U.S. charities in 2016, according to Giving USA’s 2017 Report ...