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CC250 to Host Planning Summit at Thornbury Farm

Chester County 250
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
(WEST CHESTER, PA – April 22, 2024): With the nation’s 250th anniversary fast approaching, it’s time for Chester County organizations, neighborhoods, and ... All are invited to attend. To register for this FREE event, contact CC250 at 610.696.8211, email ...
26Apr2019

Census 2020 Stakeholder Meeting

Friday, April 26, 2019
11:30am - 1:00pm
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia
... counts and everyone is counted. 2019 is a pivotal time for us to coalesce around strategy and resources. ... 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at Philanthropy Network offices (230 S. Broad Street, Suite 402, Philadelphia, PA 19130). We will ... for the good of the order Philanthropy Network’s role Next Steps Click here to register for this meeting. Lunch ...
17Feb2021

COVID-19 Funder Briefing #20

Wednesday, February 17, 2021
9:00am - 10:00am
Video Conference
Join us for the next COVID-19 funder briefing. These sessions provide ... surrounding COVID-19 in Greater Philadelphia, share what they’re hearing about the needs in the community and ... to respond, and explore new initiatives and opportunities for collaboration. COVID-19 funder briefings are open to all ...

In Pennsylvania, three newsrooms are teaming up to cover state government

Tuesday, October 2, 2018
... will also work with students at Temple University’s Klein College of Media and Communication. The project has ... goal of $2 million dollars from The Lenfest Institute for Journalism, The Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation, The ... the states, it is more vital than ever that we understand what is happening in these laboratories of democracy,” said ...

Build up Nepal Wins $250,000 Lipman Family Prize

Barry & Marie Lipman present award to Björn Söderberg of Build up Nepal (Photo: Rebecca Barger)
Friday, April 21, 2023
... said, “The 2023 Lipman Prize winners are paving the way for real change in their respective social impact sectors. We ... to welcome them into the Lipman Family Prize community. Our award ceremony was just the beginning of our partnership ... About the Wharton School Founded in 1881 as the world’s first collegiate business school, the  Wharton School  of ...
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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 ...

The Douty Foundation announces final, ‘Legacy’ grants totaling $2.2 million as its sunset plan is complete

The Douty Foundation
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
... By sunsetting, the Douty Foundation makes a strong case for limited-life philanthropy via Generocity douty2020.png ... that its sunset plan has been approved by the Orphan’s Court of Delaware County and that it can now spend out its ... the heart of this work. “The organizations selected for our Legacy grants are among the most effective grassroots ...

Celebrating a Life of Purpose: Dr. Jane Goodall, Winner of the 2021 Templeton Prize

Dr. Jane Goodall
Thursday, May 20, 2021
... the 2021 Templeton Prize.  Dr. Goodall is known worldwide for her groundbreaking scientific work studying chimpanzee ... the Templeton Prize is now proud to honor Dr. Goodall’s lifelong scientific and spiritual curiosity, and ... of scientific research to define our perception of what it means to be human,” said Heather Templeton Dill, ...

Pew Announces $1.85M to Strengthen the Free Library of Philadelphia and Improve Access to Drexel University’s Atwater Kent Collection

Free Library of Philadelphia
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
... of COVID-19 and to preserve and highlight the region’s unique history and civic treasures. The awards include $1 million for the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation to undertake ... “The Pew Charitable Trusts is pleased to support two of our city’s most important institutions—the Free Library ...

Philly groups offer $9 million in funding for nonprofits celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States

Tuesday, August 8, 2023
By Nick Vadala for the Philadelphia Inquirer PhilaFundersCollab250.jpg The ... nonprofits’ programs that will commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026. “The Funder ... Philadelphians to imagine their contributions to the next 250 years of American democracy.” Funding is open to ...

Philadelphia: Building a Stronger City Through Public Spaces

Thursday, May 24, 2018
In this post Patrick Morgan , program director for Philadelphia at John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, reflects on the role of public spaces in creating more informed and engaged communities, and how recent investments in Philadelphia are ...
06Jun2017

REBUILD: Building a Framework for Philanthropic Engagement

Tuesday, June 6, 2017
8:30am - 11:30am
South Philadelphia Library
... Greater Philadelphia and the Rebuild Leadership Group for a conversation about the City of Philadelphia's   REBUILD   initiative.  Over the past several ...