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William Penn Foundation Announces $3 Million for PHL COVID-19 Fund

Thursday, March 19, 2020
... moment, rife with uncertainties and challenges that are potentially defining for organizations, large and small. We will be defined as a community, city, region, and nation by how we come together ... As of the Mayor’s press conference this afternoon, this new resource has more than $6 million in commitments from ...
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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
... Douglas - United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey  |  adouglas@uwgpsnj.org , 856-583-1855 Irene ... joins Mayor Kenney’s Philly Counts 2020 effort to ensure a complete and accurate census count in 2020, announcing a ... everyone counted in next year’s census is key to making that a reality,” said Bill Golderer, President and CEO of ...

Pennsylvania Humanities Council announces new grant program for cultural organizations affected by COVID-19

Monday, April 6, 2020
... today announced Pop-Up Grants for Cultural Producers , a new grant program supporting efforts to sustain public ... in-person programs, festivals, and other major events that bring people together to build community and uplift ...

Philanthropy Network launching new Equity Cohort with major support from Scattergood Foundation

Wednesday, March 20, 2019
...          The greatest social issues that we face as a region and a country are amplified in the lives of those ... we THINK, DO, and SUPPORT in order to establish a new paradigm for behavioral health, which values the unique ... catalysts for positive action, innovation, and effective giving in our region, providing a unique forum for learning ...

24 Delaware County Nonprofits Receive Funding for Emergency Services

Tuesday, April 14, 2020
... County COVID-19 Response Fund on March 13, 2020, realizing that the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic would ... were distributed to 24 nonprofits, Each will receive a support grant to address emergency needs outlined in their ... apply once. “The Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund is a rapid response solution to provide resources to ...

Beech Provides Non-Profit Funding during the Coronavirus Emergency

Beech Companies 30 Years
Friday, April 17, 2020
... The fifth round of organizations to receive a $1,000 donation are as follows: North Broad Renaissance 440 ... The previous round of organizations to receive a $1,000 donation are: Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission ... the tab for Beech Business Bank. Beech Provides Non-Profit Funding during the Coronavirus Emergency ...
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The Fund for Women and Girls Bids Farewell to Current Executive Director, Announces Interim Appointee, and Looks Ahead to Diverse Executive Search

Mary Beth Morrissey
Thursday, September 16, 2021
... Director to assume the role on September 20, 2021. In a letter to The Fund’s supporters, partners, and friends, ... community-centered grantmaking, a louder voice on issues that affect all women and girls, and a stronger ... lead in the executive search, with the goal of naming a new Executive Director by the end of 2021. In the parting ...
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The Fund for Women and Girls Hosts 16th Annual Making a Difference Luncheon Celebrating 25 Years of Impact

Making a Difference luncheon
Monday, May 24, 2021
... of serving local women and girls at the 16th Annual Making a Difference Luncheon on May 7th at the Desmond Hotel in ... and her family’s emphasis on the importance of giving back through volunteerism. In Mary Lou’s words, ... volunteering helps propel an organization forward so that the “organization can do so much more, so that they ...
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Compass and the Greater Philadelphia Nonprofit Repositioning Fund Create Partnership to Support Nonprofits Considering Sustained Collaboration

Compass | Repositioning Fund
Thursday, March 4, 2021
... NRF-4C_RGB.jpg Philadelphia, March 4, 2021 – Compass, a leader in providing strategic guidance to strengthen ... Fund (“the Repositioning Fund”), a regional effort that encourages and supports collaboration between and among ... previously been unavailable through the Fund “Compass is thrilled to partner with the Nonprofit Repositioning Fund. ...

City of Philadelphia Selected for $1 Million Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge Grant to Fund Temporary Public Art Project that Addresses Gun Violence in Germantown

Bloomberg Art Challenge
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia announced today that it has been selected to receive $1,000,000 as part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge , a program that supports temporary public art projects ...
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The Fund for Women and Girls‘ Inaugural Champions of Change Summit Inspires Local Business Community to Embrace Inclusive Leadership and Elevate Women in the Workplace

Presentation by Dr. Katrina Sawyer
Thursday, April 8, 2021
... All Voices to the Table on Friday, March 26, 2021, in a virtual format. Inspired by the annual Champions of Change ... individual and company for their commitment to practices that align with women's economic advancement and equity, the ... always a seat for women at the table, and that philosophy is really ingrained in our culture.”  Tiffany Scott , ...
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Phoenixville Community Health Foundation Hires New Program Officer

Viviann Schorle
Thursday, December 10, 2020
... effective January 4, 2021. CEO Tamela Luce is confident that Ms. Schorle’s decades of experience, including ... positive attitude, and energy,” Ms. Luce said. “As a bilingual Spanish speaker who has worked with the Hispanic ... Phoenixville Community Health Foundation Hires New Program Officer ...
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Fels Fund Awards Arts & Culture Grants

Samuel S. Fels Fund
Friday, June 29, 2018
... and culture organizations. Most organizations received a two-year commitment for general support. Fels' Arts & ... Culture ArtWell Collaborative, Inc. Asian Arts Initiative Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra Girls Rock Philly Intercultural ... three advocacy/organizing groups were awarded grants for a one-year cycle: Education Law Center POWER Youth United for ...

PHLove Variety Show Raises Over $1.5 Million For PHL COVID-19 Fund Rapid Response Effort; 6th Round of Grant Recipients Announced

PHL Covid-19 Fund
Thursday, May 28, 2020
... proud to announce PHLove, the variety show held on May 21 that featured performances and appearances from regional ... and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ), has secured $17.25 million in gifts and ... – two organizations receiving grants this week. CCTC is a non-profit agency that specializes in providing mental and ...
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New Century Trust Adopts Trust-Based Philanthropy Approach

Thursday, May 24, 2018
Since 1882, New Century Trust has worked to build the economic and ... community, New Century Trust is transitioning to a “trust-based” approach to philanthropy. By doing so, ... seeking to build a small network of 4-6 organizations that are actively addressing the political and/or economic ...

Independence Public Media Foundation Welcomes Seven New Board Members

IPMF new board members 2025
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
... Independence Public Media Foundation (IPMF) welcomes seven new members to its board of directors. The new board members bring a wide range of skills and expertise including media-making, ... of oppression and media erasure. “As an organization that’s reimagining traditional philanthropic processes, ...
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Wells Fargo Appoints New Wells Fargo Regional Foundation Executive Director

Aisha Miller
Monday, January 14, 2019
... - January 14, 2019 –  Aishah Miller has been named the new Executive Director of The Wells Fargo Regional Foundation, a role she officially assumed at the end of last year. As ... focusing on global relationship building, and before that she served as the Executive Vice President for ...
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Foundations, City of Philadelphia and key Arts & Culture organizations join together to launch $3.45M fund to meet the growing emergency need in this sector

PHL COVID-19 Arts Aid Fund Partners
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Related coverage: New fund sparked by William Penn Foundation will dole out ... today announced the creation of COVID-19 Arts Aid PHL, a new emergency support fund focused on the arts and culture ... to come together to show their support for a sector that provides so much to our city,” said Janet Haas, M.D., ...

New EPIP Philly Book Club Discusses "Decolonizing Wealth"

Decolonizing Wealth book cover
Friday, May 17, 2019
Reposted with permission from EPIP Philly Ever read a book about philanthropy and wonder who you can call to discuss? This March, EPIP Philly launched our new quarterly book club to bring together EPIP Philly members ... some of the observations about philanthropy at its worst that came up during our Decolonizing Wealth conversation. ...
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City and Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians Launch Citywide Immigrant Workforce Initiative

Monica Munn
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
... PA (January 15, 2020)   – Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians, in partnership with the City’s Office ... , builds on the existing citywide workforce strategy that aims to prepare Philadelphians for today’s jobs and tomorrow’s economy. It is supported by a $242,000 grant from the World Education Services (WES)   ...

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