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What Barra Foundation has learned from dipping a toe into mission investing

Wednesday, August 9, 2017
... was coming in the funding world — but was hesitant to jump in herself. We’re talking  mission investing , and ... rehabbing them and renting them out as artist and community spaces. ( Generocity  profiled New Day cofounder ... equity in six social enterprises  and loans out to 35 organizations. There may come a time when every foundation ...

FAQ: Trust-Based Philanthropy Cohort with a Racial Equity Lens

2022 Trust-Based Philanthropy Cohort
Thursday, January 27, 2022
... Network and PNY Members only is specifically designed to bring together trust-based philanthropy principles with ... is specifically designed for senior leaders of grantmaking organizations who are ready to embrace and/or deepen their ... in learning from peers and a desire to be part of a community. Please also note that this program is not intended ...

Animal Grantmakers 2023 Conference in Philadelphia: Advancing Social Change Through an Animal Protection Lens

Animal Grantmakers
Thursday, October 12, 2023
... Philanthropy Network President Christine Robinson to Participate as Workshop Facilitator Animal Grantmakers , ... and leaders of animal and environmental protection organizations from Sunday, October 22 to Wednesday, October ... walking tour with the American Vegan Society in Old City; an opening night reception; a gala dinner and keynote ...
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Campaign Aims to Reduce Stigma of Opioid Misuse, Inspire Hope Through Personal Stories

Tuesday, July 17, 2018
... Kimberly McGuane The “Someone You Know” campaign aims to reduce the stigma of opioid misuse and inspire hope ... Independence Blue Cross Foundation . It partnered with the Justice Center for Research at Penn State University to encourage men and women to share their stories. “Through ...
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Glenmede’s Nina L. Cohen Appointed to Exponent Philanthropy Board of Directors

Nina L. Cohen
Thursday, October 11, 2018
... $40 billion in assets under management (AUM), is pleased to announce Nina L. Cohen, Director of Endowment & Foundation ... to foundations, endowments and other not-for-profit organizations. In addition, she assists individuals, families ... Jewish Family & Children’s Services and the Jewish Community Foundation of Southern New Jersey, where she ...

How Mission-Aligned Investments Helped the Patricia Kind Family Foundation Expand Its Reach

Tuesday, January 22, 2019
... the  Patricia Kind Family Foundation  (PKFF) has worked to alleviate poverty in the Greater Philadelphia area. ... adults reenter the workforce. Other loans have gone to organizations taking innovative approaches to poverty ... Today, led by Managing Trustee Christine Kind* and the support from the entire board, PKFF continues to push the ...
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Independence Blue Cross Foundation Institute for Health Equity grant expands Penn Medicine and CHOP’s Alliance of Minority Physicians

Independence Blue Cross Foundation
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
... a grant award through its Institute for Health Equity to the University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) and ... of the healthcare workforce is lagging in comparison to the changing demographics of populations. This lack of ... in engaging students underrepresented in medicine to support the diversity of medical students throughout the ...
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Claneil Foundation announces 2018 Emerging Leaders

Claneil Foundation
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
... general operating funds over four years, will have access to $10,000 for professional development, and will be invited ... retreat.  The Emerging Leaders Fund was created to support the critical role that executive directors play in launching and growing early-stage organizations.  Visit Claneil's website to learn more about ...
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Philadelphia Health Partnership Launches 25th Milestone Year with Kickoff and News of Celebration Plans

Friday, March 17, 2023
... grantees, former and current board members, and partners to the Glemede headquarters to reconnect with colleagues and hear about anniversary plans ... focuses on achieving greater equity in health and racial justice, with a special interest in children’s health and ...
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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
... into a bold future for women and girls. Watch a tribute to the 25th Anniversary here . The event kicked off with an ... and inspiring woman and continues to positively impact her community through her work at Inclusiva and her role on the City of Philadelphia’s Diversity and Inclusion Advisory ...
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76ers Donate Funds to Purchase 10,000 Chromebooks for School District of Philadelphia Students

The Fund for the SDP
Monday, March 30, 2020
... and Co-Managing Partner David Blitzer have stepped up to fund the purchase of 10,000 computers to make distance learning possible for all students during ... up to $11 million for the purchase of new computers. Support from outside sources to cover the costs of buying new ...
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Brandywine Health Foundation Announces New Name: The Alliance for Health Equity - Same Vital Mission

The Alliance for Health Equity
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
... Health Foundation has advanced optimal health, responded to the ever-changing needs of the Greater Coatesville community through partnerships, distributed nearly $19 ... decades of inequities across multiple systems, intended to support basic needs, can be seen and heard locally, ...
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National Philanthropic Trust Donor-Recommended Grants to Charities Surpass $5.53 Billion During Fiscal Year 2022

Narional Philanthropic Trust
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
... representing a 303% increase of dollars granted compared to pre-pandemic giving in Fiscal Year 2019. For the first ... grants to U.S. and internationally based charitable organizations,” said Eileen Heisman, CEO of National ... visually impaired through partnerships with service dogs, support building of mind and body of at-risk youth, repair ...
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The Board of Directors of the VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn Announces Two New Changes for 2019

Diana Doherty and Joanne Kline
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
... Doherty, who brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the position. Diana is known to many of the local nonprofit and community groups for her philanthropic management and ... VNA Foundation will continue to make grants to nonprofit organizations serving the geographic area comprising North ...
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Chester County Complete Count Committee to Raise Awareness about 2020 Census

Chester County 2020 Census
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Local committee will encourage residents to fill out Census   Chesco2020Census.jpg Chester County ... awareness campaign based upon their knowledge of the local community. The CCC is comprised of government and community ... from education, business, health care and other community organizations. “The ultimate goal of the countywide ...

Twelve Greater Philadelphia Foundations Pursue a More Equitable Future

Equit Cohort Kick-Off Meeting
Thursday, June 20, 2019
... growth, and economic vibrancy, while on the other hand the city’s poverty rate hovers at a stubborn 26 percent and ... throughout the region are left behind as they struggle to benefit from the good fortune. This disparity becomes even ... disaggregate data by race and ethnicity, which leads us to ask: “How did we get here?” and “How can ...
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Future-focused takeaways from the 2017 Philanthropy Network conference

Friday, November 3, 2017
... on in these ways: “Staying squarely focused on our organizations’ missions — our north star — while finding new and creative ways to work together in order to amplify our impact” ... DeAmon Harges , faculty member at the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) Institute at DePaul ...

National Philanthropic Trust Donor-recommended Grants to Charities Increase 18% to $5.49 Billion in Fiscal Year 2024

Narional Philanthropic Trust
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
... donor-advised funds  (DAFs), granted $5.49 billion to qualified charitable organizations in the U.S. and 57 other countries on behalf of ... organizations are relying on DAFs more than ever to support their respective missions.” NPT Fiscal Year 2024 ...
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