With $16 million gift, gay causes get a big boost
Friday, October 20, 2017
Mel Heifetz is donating cash and real estate valued at $16 million to The Philadelphia Foundation to support GLBT causes.
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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
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
... the Free Library of Philadelphia, please visit freelibrary.org ; for more details on Drexel University and the Atwater ... artifacts available online, visit philadelphiahistory.org . And to learn more about Pew’s work in Philadelphia, ... to residents and visitors alike. Learn more at pewtrusts.org/Philadelphia . Pew Announces $1.85M to Strengthen the ...
Philadelphia Foundation Announces Fund Focused on Black-Led Nonprofits Serving Black Communities in Greater Philadelphia
Thursday, May 13, 2021
... $5-million goal may contact BlackLeadersFund@philafound.org . Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Greater Philadelphia ... and eligibility criteria please visit: philafound.org/BlackCommunityLeaders . A Record of Supporting the Black ... Director of Grantmaking, at pfitzgerald@philafound.org. About Philadelphia Foundation Founded in 1918, ...
Glenmede appoints Nina Cohen director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Glenmede, a privately held and independently owned investment and wealth management firm, announced the appointment of Nina Cohen to the newly created role of Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
Your board isn’t diverse enough
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
A new study from BoardSource found board diversity hasn't improved in the past two decades, but two local foundations - Seybert and Leeway - are taking steps to make their boards more representative of those they serve.
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia names Daria Torres as its first Executive in Residence
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
... Sidney Hargro, President sidney@philanthropynetwork.org 215-790-9700 x4 (Philadelphia, PA, April 9, 2019) ... You can read more about Daria and her previous work at www.wallstorresgroup.com . The Equity Cohort is supported by ... equitable region. More at: https://philanthropynetwork.org/ . Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia names Daria ...
The Alliance for Health Equity Kicks off the Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
... please visit our website at alliancehealthequity.org. Keep up to date with this important work and the ...
ComNet19: Lessons on Building a Community of Communicators
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
The Communications Network's annual gathering offers some lessons on how to create and support an inclusive community.
FAQ: Trust-Based Philanthropy Cohort with a Racial Equity Lens
Thursday, January 27, 2022
This brief FAQ answers some common questions about our 2022 Trust-Based Philanthropy Virtual Cohort to help potential applicants determine if it's right for them. The deadline to apply is Feb. 11th at 5pm.
Black Community Leaders Fund: Q&A with Philadelphia Foundation's Phil Fitzgerald
Friday, May 21, 2021
... in any sector, can access the application at philafound.org/BlackCommunityLeaders. PN - How does the BCL Fund advance ... $5 million goal may contact BlackLeadersFund@philafound.org . PN - Is there anything else you want readers to know ...
Dwayne Wharton selected for new national leadership program to build health equity
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
... To learn more about The Food Trust, visit thefoodtrust.org. About Culture of Health Leaders Culture of Health ... information is available at cultureofhealth-leaders.org. Dwayne Wharton selected for new national leadership ...
Love & Equity in News
Thursday, May 13, 2021
When philanthropists are deciding what stories and organizations they strategically support, it's important for them to understand and consider the diversity of paths, perspectives and entry points into the world of news and media making.
City Council and Mayor Kenney play nice as rec center ‘rebuild’ advances
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Mayor Jim Kenney’s plan to revamp public facilities throughout the city took another step forward this week, with key legislation passing favorably out of a City Council committee on Monday.
The Alliance for Health Equity Kicks off Cohort Two of The Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
... please visit our website at https://alliancehealthequity.org/the-nonprofit-justice-and-equity-institute/ . Keep up ...
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia and Philly Counts announce first-round of the COVID-19 Prevention & Response Fund grant recipients
Friday, May 21, 2021
... Philadelphia: Shira Hodges at shira@philanthropynetwork.org PHILADELPHIA — The City of Philadelphia’s ... and innovation. Learn more at philanthropynetwork.org . About the Covid-19 Prevention & Response Fund The ... & Response Fund. Learn more at https://philanthropynetwork.org/covid-19-prevention-response-fund Philanthropy Network ...
Independence Public Media Foundation Announces 75 Grants Totaling $4 Million
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
The foundation announced grants totaling $4 million to community media-makers, journalism, film and digital equity projects with an emphasis on supporting projects led by underrepresented communities and with a commitment to justice.
What's New at Rebuild (November 2017)
Monday, December 4, 2017
Here is a round-up of recent news and developments with the City of Philadelphia's Rebuild initiative.
Douty Foundation announces plans to sunset
Monday, August 3, 2020
After more than 50 years of grantmaking in support of organizations working to foster equitable opportunities for children and youth in Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties, the trustees of the Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation have decided to cease operations as a private foundation at the end of calendar year 2021.