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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
PHILADELPHIA—The Pew Charitable Trusts announced today that ... totaling $1.85 million in its ongoing commitment to help Philadelphia-area organizations recover from the impacts of ... artifacts, and archival materials representing 350 years of life in the region. “The Pew Charitable Trusts is ...

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, ... and engaged communities, and how recent investments in Philadelphia are creating deeper connections between people ... greater community connection, trust and involvement. Philadelphia: Building a Stronger City Through Public Spaces ...

Changes to charitable deduction will hurt PA and NJ nonprofits

Tuesday, November 28, 2017
... according to Giving USA’s 2017 Report on Philanthropy. Years of research have shown that although individual reasons ... is interim president and CEO of the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey.  ... Pedro A. Ramos is president and CEO of  the Philadelphia Foundation.  president@philafound.org . The ...

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

Fireworks_Wawa Welcome America
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
By Nick Vadala for the Philadelphia Inquirer PhilaFundersCollab250.jpg The 250th ... of the United States is just around the corner, and four Philadelphia groups are offering area nonprofits a total of ... to imagine their contributions to the next 250 years of American democracy.” Funding is open to 501(c)3 ...

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

Dr. Jane Goodall
Thursday, May 20, 2021

The Templeton Prize Team announced that Dr. Jane Goodall, legendary scientist, conservationist, and activist, is the winner of the 2021 Templeton Prize. 

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

Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Via the Poynter Institute   | By Kristen Hare The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and LNP ... for Journalism, The Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation, The Philadelphia Foundation, Poor Richard’s Charitable Trust ... in Harrisburg, PublicSource in Pittsburgh and WHYY in Philadelphia. WITF president and CEO Kathleen Pavelko in the ...

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

The Douty Foundation
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
... for limited-life philanthropy via Generocity douty2020.png PHILADELPHIA - Today, The Douty Foundation, a private ... a recipient of Douty’s assets, states that “for 50 years, the Douty Foundation and Bread & Roses Community Fund ... funding grassroots groups working for change in the Philadelphia region, and we have always enjoyed a strong ...

Build up Nepal Wins $250,000 Lipman Family Prize

Barry & Marie Lipman presenting the 2023 Lipman Family Grand Prize award to Björn Söderberg, Co-Founder & CEO of Build up Nepal (Photo: Rebecca Barger)
Friday, April 21, 2023
2023 Lipman Prize.jpg PHILADELPHIA, April 21, 2023—Build up Nepal has been named ... at the annual Lipman Family Prize Award Ceremony held in Philadelphia, PA on April 20, 2023. Lipman Director Euria Min ... we look forward to following their growing impact for many years to come.” “The Lipman Family Prize is a huge honor ...
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06Jun2017

REBUILD: Building a Framework for Philanthropic Engagement

Tuesday, June 6, 2017
8:30am - 11:30am
South Philadelphia Library
Please join Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia and the Rebuild Leadership Group for a conversation about the City of Philadelphia's   REBUILD   initiative.  Over the past ...
17Feb2021

COVID-19 Funder Briefing #20

Wednesday, February 17, 2021
9:00am - 10:00am
Video Conference
... each other on efforts surrounding COVID-19 in Greater Philadelphia, share what they’re hearing about the needs in ... funder briefings are open to all funders in the Greater Philadelphia region. AGENDA COVID-19 Prevention & Response ... Fund - Sidney Hargro, Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia; Stephanie Reid, Philly Counts; and Caitlin ...
26Apr2019

Census 2020 Stakeholder Meeting

Friday, April 26, 2019
11:30am - 1:00pm
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia
... strategy and resources. Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia invites funders to participate in this meeting ... Network offices (230 S. Broad Street, Suite 402, Philadelphia, PA 19130). We will also make a Zoom option ...

CC250 to Host Planning Summit at Thornbury Farm

Chester County 250
Tuesday, April 23, 2024

The summit offers an opportunity for attendees to meet local legislators and discuss how their organizations and groups can present interactive, inclusive, compelling experiences to commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, throughout 2026.