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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
... Inquirer PhilaFundersCollab250.jpg The 250th birthday of the United States is just around the corner, and four ... Shawn McCaney, William Penn Foundation executive director, said in a statement. “We hope this initiative ... philanthropic organizations. >>CONTINUE READING Philly groups offer $9 million in funding for nonprofits ...
17Feb2021

COVID-19 Funder Briefing #20

Wednesday, February 17, 2021
9:00am - 10:00am
Video Conference
... and steps they are taking to respond, and explore new initiatives and opportunities for collaboration. COVID-19 ... Philadelphia region. AGENDA COVID-19 Prevention & Response Fund - Sidney Hargro, Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia; Stephanie Reid, Philly Counts; and Caitlin O'Brien, Scattergood Foundation ...

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

The Douty Foundation
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
... its sunset plan has been approved by the Orphan’s Court of Delaware County and that it can now spend out its ... approximately $1 million to The Bread & Roses Community Fund . The grants are the manifestation of the Douty ... economic and gender justice.” said Jennifer Leith, Director of The Douty Foundation. “We are so proud to know ...

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 ... our nation, but more specifically here in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as the legislation in play would cause ... conducted by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, would cause a 5 percent decrease in overall ...

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

Tuesday, October 2, 2018
... a Pew report found  a 35 percent drop  in the number of newspaper statehouse reporters. In Pennsylvania that year, ... with just 24 in the job full time. The Inquirer in Philly, the Post-Gazette, in Pittsburgh and LNP Media Group ... a press release. Spotlight PA will also work with another new project announced Tuesday:  PA Post. That project is a ...
06Jun2017

REBUILD: Building a Framework for Philanthropic Engagement

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

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-area organizations recover from the impacts of COVID-19 and to preserve and highlight the region’s ... of the collection’s artifacts and, importantly, fund a new community lending program that will bring hundreds of ... rooted in poverty, encouraging a thriving arts and cultural community, and pursuing civic initiatives to ...

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
... up Nepal has been named the grand prize winner of the 2023  Barry & Marie Lipman Family Prize . Chosen from ... held in Philadelphia, PA on April 20, 2023. Lipman Director Euria Min said, “The 2023 Lipman Prize winners are ... solutions by inspiring people to think together in new ways. Administered by the Wharton School on behalf of the ...
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26Apr2019

Census 2020 Stakeholder Meeting

Friday, April 26, 2019
11:30am - 1:00pm
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia
... at the Annual Members’ Meeting , the decennial census is a cornerstone of our democracy, determining Congressional districts and ... counts and everyone is counted. 2019 is a pivotal time for us to coalesce around strategy and resources. ...

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 ... connection, trust and involvement. Philadelphia: Building a Stronger City Through Public Spaces ...

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

Dr. Jane Goodall
Thursday, May 20, 2021
... scientist, conservationist, and activist, is the winner of the 2021 Templeton Prize.  Dr. Goodall is known worldwide ... in 1960. Unlike the many well-deserved accolades she has received for that work, the Templeton Prize is now proud ... intelligence and enriched our understanding of humanity in a way that is both humbling and exalting. Dr. Goodall’s ...