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Reflections on the election and our purpose

And still hope rises
Thursday, November 7, 2024
... Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia As we continue our transformation journey, we've spent valuable time with ... surveys, strategy committee meetings, and more—exploring a core question: What is the Network's purpose?   Among the ... in conversation with numerous members and colleagues from other networks, it was clear that core philanthropic ...

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

Philadelphia Foundation Centennial Mural Dedication
Friday, November 8, 2019
... the foundation’s Centennial Legacy Mural “Strength in our Bonds” at its permanent location at 23rd and Market ... Streets in Philadelphia.The festive celebration included a welcome by the West Powelton Drummers and remarks by ... paint day at Cherry Street Pier where we had residents from every neighborhood in the region.” “Great public art ...

Strengthening the Field of Philanthropic Evaluation: A Call to Action

Thursday, June 28, 2018
... an affinity network of leaders. In 12 short months, our informal network has increased to nearly 200 strong, and ... in San Francisco, CA, nearly 100 individuals spent a Monday morning considering ways to address three main ... Based on what we heard, interest is ripe to move from idea exchange to action. To build on this momentum, and ...
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CCFWG Unveils Women’s Suffrage Mural Before Election Day to Inspire Community to Get Out and Vote

CCFWG Suffrage Mural
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
... Suffrage Mural at 119 E. Market Street in West Chester, P A. The mural honors the 100th anniversary of the 19th ... who braved so much more, we are here carrying the message to vote at such a critical time,” Michelle Legaspi ...

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

Breaking Chains
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Chains.png By Sidney R. Hargro From the disproportionate impact and deaths of Black ... exposed to the world. These cases are not simply due to “a few bad actors,” but rather a pervasive culture of white ... supremacy” in highly visible philanthropic discourse in our region. I knew then it would be an uphill battle to ...

Changes to charitable deduction will hurt PA and NJ nonprofits

Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Via Philly.com By Mike Candilo and Pedro A. Ramos This is a critical time for our nonprofit community, as lawmakers consider comprehensive ... basic needs and disaster relief, which often rely on gifts from middle-class donors. Consider the local impact: 1.5 ...

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

Thursday, June 29, 2017
... Killough , Director, Untours Foundation There’s a lot of judgment these days about your endowment. You use it ... “Impact investing offers us the opportunity to align our financial resources with the social justice values that ... learning and decision- making process. Learning from the Surdna Foundation’s journey and several others’, ...

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

No Time for Complacency
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04/2019
Leaders in every sector are struggling to plan for a future in which social, digital, political and economic ... of threats and opportunities. They surveyed 93 leaders from a wide range of foundations and corporate charities to ...
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