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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation names new CEO

Tuesday, February 14, 2017
... Richard Besser to succeed Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, MD as head of the $10B foundation Princeton, N.J. —Richard Besser, MD, ... has been named president and chief executive officer of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), the nation’s ... safe housing, transportation, education and jobs are all major determinants of whether someone is healthy or not. ...
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07Nov2018

Pennsylvania Foundation Convening: Promoting Community Health

Wednesday, November 7, 2018 to Thursday, November 8, 2018
The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center
As a community of foundations across Pennsylvania, we are stronger together. ... of Pennsylvania foundations on November 7 and 8 at the Penn Stater Conference and Hotel. The participating networks ... a stronger state network of community foundations could support everyone.  Agendas for each day can be found by ...

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey announces $1 million challenge to boost regional Census Outreach Efforts

Philly Counts
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Contacts:   Abby Douglas - United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey  |  ... Subcommittee, intends to generate the funding necessary to support community-based organizations doing census outreach ... biggest issues we face is the decreased federal funding to support engagement efforts by community-based ...

Philadelphia Selected For New Anti-Displacement Policy Network

Friday, March 23, 2018
... that Philadelphia has been selected for the first cohort of the All-In Cities Anti-Displacement Policy Network . With support from J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and The Kresge ... as we work to eliminate displacement.” The All-In Cities initiative provides policy research, data, and ...

Chesco Women’s Commission & Fund for Women and Girls releases findings of survey on sexual harassment in the workplace

Wednesday, July 10, 2019
WEST CHESTER, PA_ Results of the #ChescoKnows Workplace Sexual Harassment survey, ... Women’s Commission to establish a coalition of support, spurred on by the #MeToo movement, to help prepare ... to the public, taking place on Tuesday, September 24 th at Penn State Great Valley.  The purpose of the summit, hosted ...

Building on Arthur Evans' Legacy: Next Steps For Behavioral Health In Philadelphia

Thursday, February 9, 2017
... steps down  Friday after 12 years as commissioner of the city’s Department of Behavioral Health and ... advance that vision. They will need Mayor Kenney’s support. Based on my experiences as both a behavioral health ... provider agencies, city and private employers, the city's workforce development agencies, physical health partnering ...
02Jun2022

The End of Roe: How Should Philanthropy Respond?

Thursday, June 2, 2022
10:00am - 11:30am
Video Conference
In June of 2022, the Supreme Court is expected to hand down a ... v Jackson Women's Health Organization . A leaked draft of the the decision suggests that the Court will vote to ... and national levels. In this role, she has presided over major legal and policy victories with national impact, ...
10Apr2018

30th Annual Members' Meeting & Policy Symposium

Tuesday, April 10, 2018
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Philadelphia, PA
... April 10!    Join with us as we celebrate three decades of supporting and strengthening regional philanthropy for the ... speaking about their  From Safety Net to Solid Ground initiative, which compiles analyses and insights on how ... innovations and interventions that strengthen programs in support of individuals and families.    Additional ...
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Philadelphia (City/County)

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, the report found a total of 41 statehouse reporters, with just 24 in the job full ... work with students at Temple University’s Klein College of Media and Communication. The project has so far raised $1 ...
26Apr2019

Census 2020 Stakeholder Meeting

Friday, April 26, 2019
11:30am - 1:00pm
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia
... Members’ Meeting , the decennial census is a cornerstone of our democracy, determining Congressional districts and ... nonprofits, and philanthropy around the allocation of funding and where services are provided. Funders in this ... generously provided by the VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn – thank you! Census 2020 Stakeholder Meeting ...

How a Small Craft Navigates Shifting Tides

Tuesday, September 19, 2017
... years. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of underserved Philadelphians by supporting access to quality ... With the foundation’s financial and human capital support, WAA established a behavioral health program at their ... to remain viable. I believe that part of our role is to support those organizations that help to meet the basic needs ...
30Sep2024

Immigration Trends and Economic Impact: New Research from The Pew Charitable Trusts

Monday, September 30, 2024
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
... PM, for a presentation by Tom Ginsberg and Mari Gonzalez of The Pew Charitable Trusts' Philadelphia Research and Policy Initiative as they share insights from their  latest ...

More than 300 U.S. philanthropic leaders call for removal of citizenship question from 2020 census

Tuesday, August 7, 2018
... and local philanthropies across 38 states and District of Columbia join in unanimous opposition; more than 30 ... an unprecedented consensus in philanthropy from local foundations to national grantmaking organizations, 304 ... letter submitted to the U.S. Commerce Department ahead of an August 7 deadline, the large collection of foundation ...
25Jan2022

Investing in Change: How and Why Funders Can Participate in Public Policy

Tuesday, January 25, 2022
9:30am - 10:45am
Video Conference
... Bolder Advocacy Workshop Series As we enter the third year of the pandemic, it is more important than ever for foundations to understand how they and their grantees can ... or public foundation, can weigh in on policy issues and support your grantees in their advocacy efforts. There are ...
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Public Policy and Civic Engagement

United Way of PA Sheds Light on Financial Hardships: The ALICE Report

United for ALICE
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Philadelphia, PA (June 18, 2019) – United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ), ... for Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed , is an initiative of the Pennsylvania network of United Ways to ... and to mobilize organizations and individuals who want to support strategies and policies that move ALICE along their ...

Philanthropy Network partners to launch the Philly Counts 2020 Action Fund

Thursday, August 1, 2019
... Bond for the Philadelphia Inquirer (7.29.19)   As part of our ongoing efforts to encourage philanthropic engagement ... and increased philanthropic investments Streamlining support for education, community outreach, regional ... with our strategic leadership agenda and our commitment to support policy activities that increase the impact of ...
02Nov2023

Guaranteed Income: Innovative Philadelphia Programs Designed to Combat Poverty

Thursday, November 2, 2023
10:00am - 11:30am
Zoom Virtual Conferencing
... and Black Power movements .  Guaranteed income was part of Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision for fighting poverty.  ... , New York, Los Angeles , and Philadelphia piloting forms of guaranteed income programs.  Philadelphia has been a ... of Firearm Violence .  These programs are designed to support housing stability, reduce health disparities in ...

A Working Mom on Back-to-School Life in COVID

Sanchez family
Thursday, September 3, 2020
... Sanchez Back-to-school shopping lists and “First Day of School” photos look a bit unusual these days. Face masks ... our elected officials, employers, community leaders, and foundations, to reimagine what has been status quo. What are ... with your boss and/or coworkers. Don’t be afraid to seek support from those around you or local organizations that can ...
27Jul2022

Peer to Peer Discussion: The End of Roe: How Should Philanthropy Respond?

Wednesday, July 27, 2022
9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual
... session we co-sponsored with Gender Justice Fund, The End of Roe: How Should Philanthropy Respond? , and the subsequent ...

Bipartisan Policy Center and United Philanthropy Forum Create Partnership to Tackle Critical Policy Issues

Tuesday, November 7, 2023
... will focus on raising public and policymaker awareness of the urgency to improve maternal health outcomes, safeguard ... and strengthen and modernize the Farm Bill for the benefit of all Americans. This partnership brings together two ... Leverage their joint networks to build a strong coalition of stakeholders around these issues, and   Achieve progress ...
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