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How you can help Philly reimagine our civic spaces

Friday, June 15, 2018
... growing skyline is not the only sign of the city’s ongoing renaissance. Recent and deep investment in ... city’s revival. This week, Philadelphians welcome two new park projects as they complete the first phase of their ... neighborhood affordability. Read More Jamie Gauthier is executive director of the Fairmount Park Conservancy and ...

The Chronicle of Philanthropy Unveils Ambitious Growth Plan To Put National Spotlight On Social Sector, Become Nonprofit

Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Press release Nearly $6 million in new grant commitments will support innovation, growth, and ... Stacy Palmer, who helped found CoP in 1988 and will become executive director of the new nonprofit organization. “We are boldly ...
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Center for Health Equity Receives $1M Grant from Bank of America

Thursday, July 21, 2022
The  Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s  (CHOP)  Center for Health Equity ... Equity Officer of the Center for Health Equity and Medical Director of the Community Asthma Prevention Program at ... commitment to providing exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare professionals, and ...

Philadelphia Seeks $500 Million Shift in “Eds and Meds” Spending to Local Firms

Wednesday, November 28, 2018
... Philadelphia Anchors for Growth & Equity , or PAGE, is a new citywide initiative that seeks to significant boost local purchasing by 13 city universities and hospitals, writes Diane Mastrull in ... power to create more jobs,” says Jeff Hornstein, executive director of the  Economy League of Greater ...
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Comcast RISE Investment Fund to Provide Additional $1 Million In Grants To Support Philadelphia Small Businesses

Monday, May 16, 2022
... – May 12, 2022 – Comcast announced today a new round of cities will receive grants from the Comcast RISE ... grant at www.ComcastRISE.com . A total of 100 grants per city, or 500 grants overall, will be announced and awarded in ...

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

Thursday, March 19, 2020
... large and small. We will be defined as a community, city, region, and nation by how we come together to help one ... As of the Mayor’s press conference this afternoon, this new resource has more than $6 million in commitments from ... way. JANET HAAS, M.D.  Chair of the Board SHAWN MCCANEY Executive Director   William Penn Foundation Announces $3 ...
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Fund Established to Support Law Student Exchange Program Between Lyon and Philadelphia

Tuesday, April 24, 2018
... 80 interns have participated in this program. This new fund will provide financial support for the exchange ... of Lyon and Philadelphia,” says Jessica Hilburn-Holmes, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation. “We are ...
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The Sarah Ralston Foundation Announces Successful Inaugural Year Funding Nonprofits that Serve Philadelphia’s Aging Population

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Monday, January 29, 2024
... innovative projects. “The funding we provide will bring new energy and focus to the issues that impact older Philadelphians,” said Lynette Killen, Executive Director of The Sarah Ralston Foundation. “It is ...
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Are Philly-area nonprofits really making a difference? Foundations put up $3 million to find out

Wednesday, January 16, 2019
... A $3 million partnership announced Tuesday in Center City aims to help accelerate a shift away from that old model ... when it comes to program evaluation,” said Justin Ennis, executive director of  After School Activities Partnerships ... that seek to improve the lives of area residents. The new partnership, RISE (Readiness, Implementation, ...
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Seybert Foundation Announces Management Transition

Tuesday, January 8, 2019
... as Seybert Foundation, announces the upcoming departure of its Manager, Diana Loukedis Doherty, and the appointment ... where she first met Jackson, the organization’s Director of Learning and Knowledge Management. “I am ... her management of BLBB Charitable and assuming the role of Executive Director of the VNA Foundation of Greater North ...
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PA Humanities announces $1.4 million in recovery funds to 92 organizations

PA SHARP
Thursday, December 16, 2021
... grow the humanities across the state. Grantees join the new PA SHARP Learning Network, a statewide learning group ... in communities of all sizes,” said Laurie Zierer, executive director of PA Humanities. “PA SHARP further ... in dialogue,” said Andrés Franco, executive director of City of Asylum. Applicants to PA SHARP reported losses ...
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Leadership Transition at the Philadelphia Cultural Fund

Caralyn Spector
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
... it has engaged Caralyn Spector to serve as its Interim Executive Director, effective July 18, 2022 following the announced ... staff and work. She will also work closely with the board, City Council and the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative ...
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The Community Foundation of South Jersey launches Transform South Jersey Initiative

Transform South Jersey
Monday, August 26, 2019
... South Jersey Invites Local Municipalities to Learn about New Grant Opportunity for Five South Jersey Communities Each ... for future community decisions,” said Andy Fraizer, executive director of the Community Foundation of South Jersey. Each of ...
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Philly Counts releases Final Report on 2020 Census Operation

Philly Counts
Friday, January 29, 2021
... Counts.png PHILADELPHIA — Philly Counts 2020 , the City’s effort to support the 2020 Census, today released ... of the trusted messenger model,” said Stephanie Reid, Executive Director of Philly Counts 2020.  In addition to ... the initial phases of the 2020 Census. Understanding the new reality and limitations due to COVID-19, Philly Counts’ ...

Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation Awards 22 Grants to Philadelphia Arts and Cultural Organizations

Tuesday, July 24, 2018
... Five Micro-grants Also Awarded to Teaching Artists through New Partnership with Small But Mighty Arts Philadelphia, ... Chair of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees and Director of Programs for the Philadelphia Folklore Project.  ... same access to resources,” added Beth Feldman Brandt, Executive Director of the Foundation. “We are committed to ...
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Opinion: Philadelphia’s recovery from COVID-19 must put housing first

Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Via WHYY/Plan Philly By Andrew Frishkoff, Executive Director and Carolyn Placke, Housing Program ... struggling Philadelphia renters and their landlords. The city’s affordable housing was already in crisis prior to ... for tenants and landlords;    Gap financing for new housing facing unanticipated cost overruns; ...

Leadership Transition at the Philadelphia Cultural Fund

Barbara Silzle
Monday, April 11, 2022
... board of the Philadelphia Cultural Fund announces that its Executive Director, Barbara Silzle, will step down from her position on ... strengthened the Cultural Fund’s relationship with the City and the cultural sector, improved its grant panel ...
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The Fund for Women and Girls Announces Leadership Transition

Michelle Legaspi Sánchez
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
... the Nonprofit Finance Fund and will be leaving her role as Executive Director at The Fund. Her last day will be September 17, ... Fund for the future, and we are thrilled for Michelle’s new opportunity,” says Judi Bell, Past Chair of the Board ...
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