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The Sarah Ralston Foundation Welcomes Heather Finnegan as New Executive Director

Heather Finnegan
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
... SRF with extensive experience in philanthropy, capacity building, and strategic leadership, bringing a wealth of knowledge and passion to her role. This ... leadership, the Foundation solidified its focus on Aging Services, funding impactful programs to meet the ...
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William Penn Foundation awards $2.6M to support River Alive! Project

Tuesday, December 5, 2017
...  –  Independence Seaport Museum  has been awarded a $2.6 million grant from the William Penn Foundation to open River Alive! – a landmark exhibition focusing on the Delaware River and its watershed as a living, ... the Seaport Museum,” said John Brady, President and CEO of Independence Seaport Museum. “It will continue to ...
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Youth Philanthropists Award $15K to Prevent Rising Teen Suicide in ChesCo

Coatesville Area Youth Philanthropy Program (CAYPP) Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
... learn how philanthropy works, and researched and discussed a myriad of possible philanthropic goals to improve their ... discussions with philanthropists, group sessions and team building in a safe and trusting environment.  This spring, ... and connect with their peers. Their sessions are focused on helping participants understand and identify their ...
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The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage Announces Over $10.2 Million in Pandemic Recovery Funding for Philadelphia Organizations and Fellowships for Artists

Pew Center for Arts and Heritage
Thursday, September 9, 2021
... move forward from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a pivot from the Center’s usual project grants for ... but are emerging from this period with new perspectives on how the arts can become more sustainable and relevant and ... diverse audiences, as class size was no longer limited by building capacity or geographical distance. With this grant ...

Impact100 Philadelphia Awards $382,500 in Funding to Five Area Nonprofits

Impact100 Philadelphia 2019 Grant Awards
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
On June 3, 2019, Impact100 Philadelphia voted to award ... At the Crystal Tea Room in the historic John Wanamaker building, Impact100 members heard presentations from five ... Education Law Center’ s mission is to ensure access to a quality public education for all children in Pennsylvania. ...
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Hamilton Family Charitable Trust appoints President Chekemma Fulmore-Townsend

Chekemma Fulmore-Townsend
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
... responsible for strategic planning, budgeting and community outreach. She will report directly to the HFCT ... has transformed the employment landscape for students, building partnerships with non-profits, city and state ... and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master’s in Social ...
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Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation Celebrates 15 Years

Wednesday, August 15, 2018
... 15 years of grant making by inspiring the Pottstown community to make healthier choices through grants to local ... PAHWF will commemorate its 15 th anniversary with a “We Fit Together” theme. It was chosen to represent the ... changes in their lives. Some stories will be featured on the Foundation’s website , in their online Community ...
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Impact100 Philadelphia announces 2021 grant finalists

Impact100 Philadelphia
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
... the eight organizations selected as Finalists to receive a total of $420,000 in funding in 2021. Core Mission Grants ... engagement by continuing to innovate and offer classes; by building a greenhouse for year-round engagement; and by ... linguistic and other barriers. AFAHO's programs focus on sexual and reproductive health and chronic disease ...

The Philadelphia Foundation Hosts Inspiring Exhibition of Art Created by Individuals Living with Dementia

Monday, September 10, 2018
... Foundation today announced the organization will showcase a vibrant new art exhibit in its offices as part of a ... -- When Creativity Transcends A Diagnosis will be on display from Mon., Sept. 17, 2018 through Fri., Jan. 25, 2019 at the Community Art Gallery of The Philadelphia Foundation , ...
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City Appoints New Executive Director of Rebuild

Kira Strong
Friday, January 3, 2020
... the last year. Kira-Strong-Headshot.jpg Rebuild, a signature initiative of Mayor Kenney’s Administration ... parks, rec centers, and libraries. I look forward to building on the great work our team is doing to deliver excellent ...

Update from the Greater Philadelphia Nonprofit Repositioning Fund

Nonprofit Repositioning Fund
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
By Nadya Shmavonian After a little over two years in business, the Fund appears to be ... appreciated the interaction we have had with the nonprofit community, including our 25 grants to support exploration and ... agencies are facing.  Through their own collaboration on the Fund, our donors recognize that we need to work ...

National Movement for Children’s Literacy Converges on Philadelphia

Thursday, July 19, 2018
...   Grade-Level Reading Week in Philadelphia to focus on community solutions to help children succeed in school and ... involved in the effort to share successful practices in a series of presentations, discussions and panels. ...
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The Presser Foundation Announces Nearly $2 Million in New Capital Support Grants

Monday, April 19, 2021
April 19, 2021 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - In a continued response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating impact on the Greater Philadelphia Area’s rich ecosystem of music ... grants to music organizations; capital grants for music building projects; undergraduate and graduate student awards; ...
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GSK awards Greater Philadelphia nonprofits making a dynamic IMPACT on health outcomes

GSK
Thursday, November 15, 2018
... 15] GSK today announced the GSK IMPACT Award Winners in a ceremony at GSK’s Navy Yard site. Ten local nonprofits ... each in recognition of their outstanding contributions to building a healthier Philadelphia region. This highly ... Philadelphia Foundation.
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Provides $50 Million to Support Those Facing Greatest Strain Under the COVID-19 Pandemic

Tuesday, April 7, 2020
... in immediate short-term relief to several national and community organizations to help some of the families and ... nation’s largest health philanthropy, RWJF is focused on ensuring that everyone in America has a fair and just opportunity for health and well-being. The ...

Derrick Morgan partners with Brandywine Health Foundation to support COVID-19 Healthcare and Economic Relief Fun

Derrick Morgan
Friday, April 10, 2020
... commitment to the betterment of the Greater Coatesville community and in an effort to help address unmet needs ... unfold, I quickly realized that the impact of the pandemic on the effort to build and support business growth in Greater ... would be devastating,” said Morgan. “I felt that as a business member of this community it was important to act ...

Opinion | As Philly’s historical organizations struggle, partnerships are key by Nadya K. Shmavonian

Historical Society photo by Heather Khalifa
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
... has laid off 30 percent of its staff  as it searches for a viable strategic alliance. Philadelphia is the birthplace ... percent of our nonprofits have less than one month of cash on hand. To get in front of this potential tidal wave, the ... the survival of a storied local institution — and building — of historical significance.  >>CONTINUE READING ...

Pew Appoints Donna Frisby-Greenwood as Vice President for Philadelphia Programs

Donna Frisby-Greenwood
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
... support local social services organizations, and foster a vibrant civic and cultural life. A recognized leader with ... and for its contributions to the arts and culture community,” said Frisby-Greenwood. “I welcome this ... work in Philadelphia, which includes informing discussions on important policy issues facing the city, supporting the ...

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 ... lot of funders have been talking about doing this work on their own, and we felt strongly that discussions around ... they will be able to involve staff, board members, and community in the work. The 12-month program will kick-off in ...

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