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

The Douty Foundation
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
... the Douty Foundation makes a strong case for limited-life philanthropy via Generocity douty2020.png PHILADELPHIA - ... and movements in making social change, announced that its sunset plan has been approved by the Orphan’s Court of ... economic and gender justice.” said Jennifer Leith, Director of The Douty Foundation. “We are so proud to know ...
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 ... initiative.  Speakers: Siobhan Reardon , President and Director, Free Library of Philadelphia Michael DiBerardinis ...
17Feb2021

COVID-19 Funder Briefing #20

Wednesday, February 17, 2021
9:00am - 10:00am
Video Conference
... COVID-19 Prevention & Response Fund - Sidney Hargro, Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia; Stephanie Reid, ... Article: How are we doing? Philly might want to hide its latest ‘just recovery’ report card by Sabrina ...

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
... that it has awarded two grants totaling $1.85 million in its ongoing commitment to help Philadelphia-area ... library hopes to better address community needs through its programs and services. The Free Library will also examine ... 1,000 pieces publicly available online for the first time in the collection’s history; and with Pew’s ...

Changes to charitable deduction will hurt PA and NJ nonprofits

Tuesday, November 28, 2017
... conducted by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, would cause a 5 percent decrease in overall ... in 2016, according to Giving USA’s 2017 Report on Philanthropy. Years of research have shown that although ... in nonprofit development. Moreover, if tax reform in its current form is enacted, 95 percent of donors to charity ...

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
... held in Philadelphia, PA on April 20, 2023. Lipman Director Euria Min said, “The 2023 Lipman Prize winners are ... and guide their work.   About the Lipman Family Prize First awarded in 2012, the Lipman Family Prize at the ... About the Wharton School Founded in 1881 as the world’s first collegiate business school, the  Wharton School  of ...
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26Apr2019

Census 2020 Stakeholder Meeting

Friday, April 26, 2019
11:30am - 1:00pm
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia
... by federal and local government, business, nonprofits, and philanthropy around the allocation of funding and where ... time for us to coalesce around strategy and resources. Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia invites funders to ... this meeting focused on leveraging the resources of local philanthropy and other stakeholders to ensure an accurate and ...

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

Tuesday, October 2, 2018
... The project has so far raised $1 million dollars toward its three-year goal of $2 million dollars from The Lenfest ... process, and hold state government accountable to its citizens,” according to a press release. Partners ...

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. 

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
... Shawn McCaney, William Penn Foundation executive director, said in a statement. “We hope this initiative ...