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Alexandra (Sani) Wolf Fogel | 1936-2023

Sani Fogel
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
... and an enthusiast: an accomplished arts executive, a long-time philanthropic leader, an active member of many ... 16, she purchased her first boat, the Chip-in, with help from her younger brothers and sisters. In a life that ... Sani acted upon dual commitments – to the arts and to community – over the course of her professional life. She ...
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Build up Nepal Wins $250,000 Lipman Family Prize

Barry & Marie Lipman presenting the 2023 Lipman Family Grand Prize award to Björn Söderberg, Co-Founder & CEO of Build up Nepal (Photo: Rebecca Barger)
Friday, April 21, 2023
... of the 2023  Barry & Marie Lipman Family Prize . Chosen from approximately 100 applicants around the globe,  Build ... resilient incomes. Founded in 2015, Build up Nepal is on a mission to replace dirty fired bricks with low-carbon, ... are honored to welcome them into the Lipman Family Prize community. Our award ceremony was just the beginning of our ...
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Connecting Regional Funders to Respond to COVID-19

COVID-19
Friday, March 20, 2020
... of course) so they can communicate what they’re hearing from their grantee partners about needs and challenges on the ... to support the region’s nonprofits. Discussed were: A joint fund for the region being formed through a ... them:  the Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund ; the Community Foundation’s COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund for ...
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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 ... will have considerable impact in the Philadelphia community. It will: Leverage local talent and extend the ... to offer nonprofits the opportunity to obtain assistance from Compass. Compass will connect interested nonprofits to a ...

NBME Supports Medical Students with New Scholarship Program

Thursday, November 2, 2023
... is partnering with National Medical Fellowships (NMF) on a new collaboration to support the next generation of community-focused medical professionals. Together, NBME and NMF have awarded scholarships to 10 medical students from among 423 qualified applicants who have demonstrated ...
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New directors elected to serve on Philanthropy Network's Board of Directors

2023 New Board Members
Monday, April 10, 2023
... meeting on March 28, 2023, members in attendance elected a slate of 11 candidates to serve on the organization's Board ... slate for a vote. Nominated for a first term of service from 2022-2025 were: Bethany Flood , Executive Director, ... Gaul , Associate Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Community Impact, Comcast NBCUniversal Dominique Goss , ...
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Pew Awards $4M to Support Housing, Legal Services for Older Philadelphians

Pew
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
... homelessness, including older adults; supporting a new approach to provide housing and care for older adults ... particularly those with low incomes or suffering from mental illness or substance use disorder, are a ... to reach an additional 5,000 older adults annually through community education events. ### Founded in 1948, The Pew ...

Special Report: Corporate Philanthropy

Corporate Philanthropy_The Inquirer
Sunday, September 23, 2018
This special story package from the Philadelphia Inquirer spotlights how Philadelphia ... area businesses and nonprofits are contributing to our community. It is being released in conjunction with the ... Chris Long is the keynote speaker, plus there will be a panel discussion about philanthropy, a nonprofit expo and ...
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Nine School District of Philadelphia Schools Awarded “Good To Great” Grants to Strengthen Early Literacy Programs

The Fund for the SDP
Thursday, May 21, 2020
... grades. These “Good to Great” grants range in size from $4,480 to $50,000. The awards, totaling $250,727, are ... specific student populations. The funded initiatives have a particular focus on grade-level reading proficiency by ... professional development to teachers, staff, parents and community partners to collaboratively improve phonics ...
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$10.6 Million Boost Will Close Key Gaps In Regional Circuit Trails Network

Friday, June 1, 2018
... partners in the regional Circuit Trails Coalition received a combined $10.6 million from the William Penn Foundation toward their continued work ... but are disconnected by key gaps where trails are planned for but not yet developed. The Foundation’s funding will ...
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The Mayor’s Fund For Philadelphia is now The Philadelphia City Fund

Philadelphia City Fund
Thursday, February 9, 2023
... officially has become the Philadelphia City Fund (PCF), a name that more accurately describes the Fund’s role as an ... each year and distributes those dollars to fund charitable community projects across the city through its Community Fund ... Fund grant cycle is now open. PCF will accept proposals from charitable organizations for projects that focus on ...
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The Sarah Ralston Foundation Welcomes Heather Finnegan as New Executive Director

Heather Finnegan
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
... capacity building, and strategic leadership, bringing a wealth of knowledge and passion to her role. This ... relationships with our grantee partners,” Hoyle said. From the outset, Heather Finnegan stood out as a compelling candidate. Her tenure at The Community’s Foundation demonstrated her knowledge and ...
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How a Small Craft Navigates Shifting Tides

Tuesday, September 19, 2017
... anxiety, fear. With services and supports to our community’s most vulnerable residents repeatedly at risk ... found ourselves wondering: is this the new reality? And as a relatively small local foundation (with $45 million in ... were more than 20 percent more likely to be released from the hospital to their homes rather than long-term care ...

The Foundation for Delaware County awards over $30K to local nonprofits promoting a complete count in the 2020 Census

Delco Counts
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
... Grants awarded will provide resources to ensure a complete and accurate census count for communities in ... The largest grants of $10,000 each went to Multicultural Community Family Services and the Urban League, to ... $50,000 grant that has been matched by contributions from Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union, PECO, Wells Fargo, ...
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Seventeen-member oversight board named for Rebuild

Monday, October 30, 2017
Via Generocity | By  Albert Hong  / STAFF   Rebuild is a $500 million citywide initiative that’s seven years in ... next one  is this Thursday, Nov. 2, at the  Mayfair Community Center .) Now, the Rebuild effort has its own ...  is coming up quick too, set for this Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the  Kingsessing Recreation Center . ...

Eagles Announce Additional $275,000 in Grants to Local Nonprofits Through Eagles Social Justice Fund

Thursday, December 20, 2018
... Eagles Following  an initial $190,000 in grants  and a  $20,000 donation to MenzFit earlier in the week , the ... to equal opportunity, with a specific focus on education, community and police relations, improving the criminal ... The Fund is built through one-to-one matching donations from players and the club. Players on the council include ...
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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 ... rich ecosystem of music performance, education, and community engagement, The Presser Foundation announces new ... Presser Foundation considers proposals for funding from music organizations working in a broad range of ...
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COVID-19Leadership, Culture and Community

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 ... social sector. This collaboration is supported by a grant from the Lilly Endowment.   To support its expansion of ... directors led by Trabian Shorters, CEO and founder of BMe Community. Shorters is a retired tech entrepreneur, former ...
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Ten Philly Elementary Schools Awarded $500K in “Good To Great” Grants to Strengthen Early Literacy Programs

Wednesday, April 24, 2019
... grades. These “Good to Great” grants, ranging in size from $20,000 to nearly $75,000, are funded by the William ... specific student populations. The funded initiatives have a particular focus on grade-level proficiency by third grade. ... - private foundations, corporations and businesses, community organizations and individual donors – with school ...
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