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Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia names Daria Torres as its first Executive in Residence

Daria Torres
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
... skills and “systems mindset.” She also worked as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey, sharpening her ... to deliver tangibly on this commitment. She also looks forward to bringing her vast expertise and connections to ... and connects the funders as catalysts for positive action, innovation, and effective giving in our region, providing a ...
12Feb2019

Equity in Action: Building Social Capital

Tuesday, February 12, 2019
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Esperanza Arts Center

Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia’s Arts & Culture Funders and the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance invite you to join us at Esperanza’s new Arts Center as funders and nonprofits share successful examples of how to support and grow arts and cultural organizations rooted in communities.

Your board isn’t diverse enough

Wednesday, September 13, 2017
... nonprofits and foundations, partially because she’s an African American woman who’s served on an estimated 30 ... face at the recently launched  board governance program for leaders of color  organized by  Penn’s   Fels ... purposeful and “organic” — with the school’s  growing focus on workforce development , it was important to ...

The Alliance for Health Equity Kicks off Cohort Two of The Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute

Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute Cohort Two Funders
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Coatesville, Pennsylvania -  On January 24th, The Alliance for Health Equity launched its second cohort of the Nonprofit ... The final component of the learning sessions provides an opportunity for each nonprofit to draft a customized ... County funders: Chester County Community Foundation, The Fund for Women and Girls, Nelson Foundation, Phoenixville ...

Independence Public Media Foundation Announces 75 Grants Totaling $4 Million

Independence Public Media Foundation
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
... journalism, film and digital equity projects with an emphasis on supporting projects led by underrepresented ... and the Knight-Lenfest Local News Transformation Fund to award $2.3 million to 47 organizations through its ... open call, as well as nearly $750,000 in continued support for key IPMF partners. “We are grateful to our partners at ...
12Oct2018

2018 EQUITY Symposium: Laying the Foundation for Racial Equity in Grantmaking

Friday, October 12, 2018
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Asian Arts Initiative
... Network Greater Philadelphia invites you to join us for a half-day introductory racial equity workshop focused on ... and key concepts for race, racism and racial equity; an understanding of a framework for effective and responsive ... to their current work ( and why it matters ). Note: This event is open to Philanthropy Network members, non-member ...
14May2019

Equitable Grantmaking in the Arts & Culture Sector

Tuesday, May 14, 2019
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia
Please join us for Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia's next Arts & ... to further diversify what would be perceived as an already diverse board; revised its application to include ...

City Council and Mayor Kenney play nice as rec center ‘rebuild’ advances

Thursday, May 24, 2018
... public facilities throughout the city took another step forward this week, with key legislation passing favorably out ... The positive movement hasn’t, however,  fully ended an ongoing war of words between Kenney and dissenting council ... “As you can see, this site is a perfect candidate for Rebuild. You all have dealt with a failing roof, flooding ...
07Oct2020

Setting the Table: Reimagining Wealth & Capitalism

Wednesday, October 7, 2020
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Video Conference
... Greater Philadelphia and Marcus Walton , CEO, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations . Taking place every other month, ... + create) a better future, ensuring we don’t settle for innovation as the future state but as an opportunity to create radical change.  Conversations will ...
15Nov2019

Chester County Funders Meeting - DEI Focus

Friday, November 15, 2019
8:30am - 10:00am
West Chester University Graduate Center
... Chester County Funders Group invites you to join us for a continuing discussion on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion ... come to learn about the variety of journeys of other local foundations and consider sharing your organization’s ... is not a co-host, sponsor, or participant in the event. Their sole involvement with the program is to provide ...
16Jul2020

Philanthropy’s Imperative: How to Discuss White Supremacy with Staff, Boards, and Nonprofit Partners

Thursday, July 16, 2020
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Video Conference
Staying silent is not an option. Join us for a conversation to discuss ways funders can begin ... Organizations (GEO) on July 16th from 2:00 - 3:30 pm. This event is supported by: SVP.png   Suggested Reading Article: ...

Douty Foundation announces plans to sunset

The Douty Foundation
Monday, August 3, 2020
... the end of 2021, we will turn any remaining assets over to an entity(ies) similarly aligned with our mission with the ... our decision and action as a potential and potent example for other lean funders to follow.  Our decision is about ... Douty Foundation was established as a small foundation to fund and fuel grassroots, community-driven opportunities and ...
04Dec2017

Personal Fights for Equity & Diversity

Monday, December 4, 2017
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Philadelphia, PA
Please join EPIP Philly for a conversation on how we can work through adversity to ... House, University of Pennsylvania Tri-Chair, Asian Mosaic Fund Giving Circle With more to be announced! There will be ... the Blue Duck on Broad.  Please register HERE . This free event is open to non-EPIP members and is presented in ...

With $16 million gift, gay causes get a big boost

Friday, October 20, 2017
... , which will in turn sell them and place the proceeds in an endowment. The expected $16 million from the sale plus ... will join Heifetz’s existing $4 million donor-advised fund at the Philadelphia Foundation, and investment income ... and it will change LGBT advocacy in this region not just for decades, but for all time,” said State Rep. Brian K. ...
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Dwayne Wharton selected for new national leadership program to build health equity

Dwayne Wharton
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
... of structural violence and denial of access to basic needs for marginalized communities; using physical design and other ... through professional coaching, mentoring, networking, and an advanced leadership curriculum. While participating in the ... health equity, policy and advocacy efforts, local and national partnerships, and more. Dwayne is a former ...
21Jun2022

Montgomery County Funders’ Community of Practice

Tuesday, June 21, 2022
1:00pm - 2:15pm
Video Conference
... structural racism. The group will discuss applications for other funders and implications for philanthropy on the whole. Resources Reflecting Forward: Philadelphia-based Black Leaders’ Recommendations ...

Advancing Frontline Employees of Color

Advancing Frontline Employees of Color
Published: 
01/2020
Employers of frontline talent face an unprecedented opportunity to advance racial equity as a ... At a time when there are rising societal expectations for companies to embrace a more active role in society and lead with an ambitious corporate purpose, employers face an ...
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Report
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Funding Area 
Diversity
Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice

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