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

Wednesday, May 4, 2022
... has been owned by The Chronicle of Higher Education Inc., a private, for-profit company. “The Chronicle of ... for social sector professionals but also to double down on our collaboration with other global news outlets to ensure ... development and learning for nonprofit professionals, building on the success of its much-praised webinars. The ...
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Media/Journalism
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Social Innovation

Philadelphia Health Partnership Designates Funds to Support the Launch of Two New Early Childhood Programs

Thursday, September 8, 2022
... (PHP) announces its support of two new programs focused on the health and well-being of young children and their parents and caregivers. PHP awarded a three-year $248,281 grant to PolicyLab at Children’s ... grant of $65,000 for advocacy, organizing, and coalition building to increase children’s health access, prevent ...

SPARX 2019: Liz Dozier on Making an Impact

Liz Dozier keynote
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
... Addressing the crowd at SPARX Conference 2019, Dozier, now a social-impact investor with the firm she founded, Chicago ... the top-down approach in American philanthropy based on the premise that those who have the money also have the ... “The best solution can be found within the community,” Dozier said. With Chicago Beyond, Dozier was ...
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The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Appoints Patricia Wilson Aden as President & CEO

GPCA
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
... comprehensive 12-month national search and welcomes a highly respected and transformational arts and culture ... several months – and years – will have lasting impact on Philadelphia’s arts and culture ecosystem. I am excited ... talents in strategic planning, program delivery, and staff building. With deep Philadelphia roots and vital out-of-town ...
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Arts & Culture
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Leadership, Culture and Community

Independence Public Media Foundation Announces $5.5 Million in Grant Renewals

Large puppet with sign "Our Community Is Not For Sale"
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
... — $240,000 grant, three-year grant Comité de Apoyo a los Trabajadores Agrícolas (CATA Radio) — $50,000 ... — $350,000, three-year grant Presenting Our Perspective on Philly Youth News (POPPYN) — $250,000, three-year grant ... Collaborative — $75,000   Narrative Shift for Movement Building Amistad Law Project — $75,000 Just Media — ...

The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy and the Arts and Culture Task Force Announce Awards from the $1.5 Million 2022 Illuminate the Arts Grant

Monday, August 8, 2022
... and small creative enterprises have been  awarded a total of $1,500,000 through the 2022 Illuminate the Arts Grant. The 2022 Illuminate the Arts Grant launched on May 12, 2022, to continue to aid in the recovery of Philadelphia’s arts and culture community from the impact and loss of revenue due to the ...

Connelly and William Penn Foundations announce major support of workforce initiative

UCD Green City Works
Friday, December 20, 2019
... growth and pathways out of intergenerational poverty, with a particular focus on Green City Works (GCW). GCW, a landscaping social venture ... City District’s commitment to economic opportunity and community placemaking.  WPF’s support will enable a ...

National Philanthropic Trust Appoints Holly Welch Stubbing President and Chief Executive Officer

Holly Welch Stubbing
Friday, April 26, 2024
JENKINTOWN, Pa.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--The Board of Trustees of  National Philanthropic Trust  (NPT), the ... needs to flourish. These skills, as well as her keen focus on client service, will deliver long-term value for NPT.” ... serving since 2017 as president and CEO of E4E Relief, a national charitable organization offering emergency ...
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GreenLight Raises New $3.5 Million Fund to Combat Systemic Poverty in Philadelphia

Omar Woodard
Monday, September 14, 2020
... today announced  GreenLight Philadelphia Fund III , a $3.5 million fund to scale solutions to systemic challenges ... two of the nation’s best early literacy and asset-building models, ParentChild+ and Compass Working Capital, ... and a vote of confidence in GreenLight’s long-term focus on community need, evidence, and local fit,” said Kat ...

William Penn Foundation and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Announce more than $8 million in Covid-19 Relief and Recovery Grants

Philadelphia Orchestra by Jeff Fusco
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
... cultural and public space grantee organizations. Below is a complete list of the William Penn Foundation-approved ... . PhilOrchatMann.jpg The Philadelphia Orchestra performs on stage at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts. Photo ...

Francis J. Myers Recreation Center Rebuild Project Awarded $4.5 Million in State Funding

Francis J. Myers Recreation Center Rebuild Project
Thursday, April 28, 2022
... this past summer Rebuild unveiled new athletics courts and a soccer mini pitch as part of the first phase of the ... many of our neighbors, especially our young people, rely on in southwest Philly,” said McClinton, D-Phila./Delaware. ... to frequent. I am so grateful for all that they do for our community and am excited for the upgrades that these dollars ...

Opinion | Solving Philly’s poverty issues takes consistent, relentless effort by Mayor Jim Kenney

Wednesday, September 19, 2018
... The  U.S. Census Bureau report  released last week on Philadelphia's poverty rates was disappointing, but not ... to make ends meet, put food on the table, and keep a roof over their heads. I see it on my weekly visits to ... of new hires is $14.72. PBT also allows us to create 20 community schools that bring critical support services, such ...

2025 Lipman Family Prize Winners Named

2025 Lipman Family Prize Winners
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
... at an in-person award ceremony in April. “It’s a privilege to witness the incredible work being done by ... transferability, and positive change. We look forward to building lasting partnerships and supporting them in their ... impact worldwide. The Prize connects these organizations on the cusp of great change with the resources, skills, and ...
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Comcast RISE to Award $5 Million in Grants to BIPOC-Owned, Small Businesses

Comcast RISE
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
... over $2 million has been awarded to more than 20 community-based organizations and diverse chambers of ... People of Color (BIPOC)-owned, small businesses. Beginning on March 1 through March 14, eligible businesses in Atlanta, ... Houston and Philadelphia specified areas can apply for a $10,000 grant at  www.ComcastRISE.com . A total of 100 ...

William Penn Foundation announces new grants

Monday, December 16, 2019
... to: Carnegie Hall Corporation to pilot and evaluate a music-based family engagement program for families of young ... news outlet Chalkbeat and establish a local focus on early learning efforts, challenges, and successes in ... should be made in implementing this work. Constituency Building Delaware Greenways, Inc. ($110,000 over 24 months) ...

Are Philly-area nonprofits really making a difference? Foundations put up $3 million to find out

Wednesday, January 16, 2019
... their money to be used for such monitoring and evaluation. A $3 million partnership announced Tuesday in Center City ... evaluation,” said Justin Ennis, executive director of  After School Activities Partnerships , which organizes ... Implementation, Sustainability for Effectiveness), builds on similar efforts by Philadelphia’s  Scattergood ...
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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 ... and other major events that bring people together to build community and uplift local economies. Pop-Up Grants for ... organizations migrating to virtual or other forms of distance-based cultural activities. “This crisis is ...

Salem Health and Wellness Foundation names new leader

Salem Halth & Wellness Foundation
Thursday, September 22, 2022
... County, New Jersey. Paul comes to the foundation after a four-decade career in human services and child welfare. He ... the improvement of the child welfare system. Paul has been on multiple boards and advisory groups, as well as ... and Wellness Foundation has a distinguished history in the community, specifically its commitment to reducing health ...
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Comcast NBCUniversal Awards $500,000 Grant to Elevate 215 in Support of Philadelphia Education

Friday, December 22, 2023
News release Comcast today announced a $500,000 grant to Elevate215 to accelerate student learning ... Philadelphia education will provide support for a number of Elevate 215’s core initiatives, which aim to improve ...
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EducationRacial Equity
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Equity and Social Justice

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