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Reflections on the election and our purpose

And still hope rises
Thursday, November 7, 2024
... committee meetings, and more—exploring a core question: What is the Network's purpose?   Among the most resonant and consistent themes ... spent much of yesterday connecting with others and hoping for grace and compassion for each other amid transition and ...

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

Philadelphia Foundation Centennial Mural Dedication
Friday, November 8, 2019
... Foundation and Mural Arts today dedicated the foundation’s Centennial Legacy Mural “Strength in our Bonds” at its ... into how individuals conceptualized their neighborhoods, what aspirations they held for their communities in the future, and to give residents a ...

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

Breaking Chains
Thursday, June 4, 2020
... fallen short of addressing systems of racial injustice. What philanthropy needs is not a new framework, but a new ... in ways that serve the greater good. Or, maybe it’s their belief that funding programs and supporting ... objectives, and work of the foundation over the next 3-5-10 years. Therefore, decisions that are made have a ...

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

CCFWG Suffrage Mural
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
... leaders, and residents joined the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls (CCFWG), West Chester Public Arts ... (PAC), and Zukin Properties to unveil the Women’s Suffrage Mural at 119 E. Market Street in West Chester, P ... crowd. “Though a public art project is new for CCFWG, what is not new is being a beacon for gender equity. We ...

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 ... ago, catalyzed by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation’s initial investment, Engage R+D and Equal Measure launched ... had many interesting and innovative ideas. For example, what if funders provided resources to support partnerships ...
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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 ... legislation. A final decision is expected in coming weeks. What is up for consideration could have tangible, ... the world, contributing an estimated $390.1 billion to U.S. charities in 2016, according to Giving USA’s 2017 Report ...

Getting Past Inertia: Ten Simple, Valiant Steps To Align Your Foundation’s Endowment With Your Mission – Or Not

Thursday, June 29, 2017
... Elizabeth Killough , Director, Untours Foundation There’s a lot of judgment these days about your endowment. You use ... if you demanded more of your endowment. While you wish for more resources to grow your foundation’s effectiveness, ... or re-write your mission statement. Rediscover why you do what you do: why your foundation exists and should exist. ...