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Highlights from the 36th Annual Members Meeting

Friday, March 29, 2024
... members for our 36th Annual Members Meeting. Some of the event highlights are captured below. Keynote and Conversation ... as the "safest, cleanest, greenest big city" in the U.S. and gave numerous examples of public-philanthropic ... "One Philly, A United City." Mayor Parker - 1 Philly.png Next, Philanthropy Network Vice Chair Leon Andrews engaged in ...
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Atlanta-based First Step Staffing Expands into Philadelphia

Wednesday, January 10, 2018
... expansion into Philadelphia. Founded in 2007, First Step’s mission is to secure sustainable income for individuals transitioning out of homelessness, including ... leading homeless services providers in town—underscores what an important addition they are to our existing safety ...

The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage to Focus on Recovery Funding for Philadelphia Arts and History Organizations in 2021

Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Related Post:  Despite COVID-19, Philadelphia’s Arts Community Continues to Adapt, Inspire, and Move Toward ... PHILADELPHIA (Jan. 19, 2021)—The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage (the Center) has announced that its 2021 ... Paula Marincola, the Center’s executive director. “Our goal for the Center’s 2021 recovery grants is to ...

Eagles' Chris Long Teams Up With United Way And Philadelphia's Read By 4th Campaign To Increase Early Literacy

Chris Long
Friday, September 28, 2018
Long launches First Quarter for Literacy drive, pledging a quarter of his salary ... New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) and in support of Philadelphia's  Read By 4th campaign (RB4), is launching the "First ... home," says Long.
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As Violence Against Asian Americans Intensifies, the Moment for Philanthropy to Act Is Now

Stop Asian Hate
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
... and Native Americans in Philanthropy  issued a call for philanthropy to take action to stop this violence and ... post here. Take Action ►Read Stand Up, Speak Up, Let’s Keep Each Other Safe: Stop Asian Hate for guidance on ways ... Resources For additional anti-racism resources, visit our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion webpage . RELATED NEWS ...

The Philadelphia Foundation Announces 2019 Grantmaking Programs

Tuesday, February 5, 2019
... the spring and will highlight The Philadelphia Foundation's commitment to supporting healthy nonprofits with effective ... among Greater Philadelphia nonprofits. Stay tuned for the announcement. Following is what you can expect from Philadelphia Foundation's ongoing ...
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$10.6 Million Boost Will Close Key Gaps In Regional Circuit Trails Network

Friday, June 1, 2018
... but are disconnected by key gaps where trails are planned for but not yet developed. The Foundation’s funding will accelerate the completion of the trails and ... Trails on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to find out what is happening #onthecircuit. About the William Penn ...
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Your board isn’t diverse enough

Wednesday, September 13, 2017
... But some local foundations are heeding the call. Here's how to make leadership reflect the people you're serving. ... face at the recently launched  board governance program for leaders of color  organized by  Penn’s   Fels ... conversations about why the board valued diversity and what a better makeup of experiences and backgrounds could ...

Philanthropy Network Launches "Philanthropy 101" Series

Betsaleel "Bets" Charmelus
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Philanthropy Network is thrilled to launch our new five-part “Philanthropy 101” series as a part of ... curriculum developed by Philanthropy New York, is intended for regional professionals who have begun working in ... down to read more about Bets as he joins the Network’s team. Philanthropy will 101 unfold over five two-hour ...
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New Report on Nonprofit Financial Health Pre-Pandemic Serves as a Wake-Up Call

The Financial Heath of Greater Philadelphia Nonprofits 2020
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
... today at Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia’s SPARX Conference that details the financial health and ... performance within a comparable pool – a common for-profit industry practice. It also provides trend data, as ... basis for continued analysis of the financial health of our region’s nonprofits – a sector comprised of over ...

United Way of PA Reminds Faith-Based and Nonprofit Organizations that Grants are Available to Help Vaccinate Children, in addition to 1st, 2nd Doses and Boosters

Thursday, November 4, 2021
... COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters and vaccines for children. The Local Innovations in Vaccine Equity in ... initially to range from $400 to $40,000 per vaccination event. Organizations will also be funded $10 per direct ... PA is a collaboration between the Wolf Administration’s Office of Advocacy and Reform and the Departments of Health ...

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Mighty Writers El Futuro
Monday, December 13, 2021
... Mexico and Guatemala. Little things that many of us take for granted, these families really need. When the pandemic hit, we found out a lot of our kids weren’t able to pick up their lunches from school. ... any kind of public health organization; we’re just doing what needs to get done to serve our communities the most. ...
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Learning Together: How to Create a Regional Coordinated Capacity Building System

blue-orange building blocks
Thursday, December 12, 2024
... building coordinating with one another?" One funder’s internal summary described grantees’ experience of the ... of the work. While participants had varied ideas about what a more coordinated effort might look like, all were ... about power, equity, and evolving practices. What Comes Next The second stage of the initiative will delve deeper ...
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Pew Awards $7.7M to Philadelphia Human Services, Arts, and Civic Nonprofits to Expand Programs, Adapt Business Models

The Pew Charitable Trusts
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
... in achieving economic mobility; and bolster the city’s cultural and civic vitality, including supporting efforts ... by addressing this population’s special needs. Over the next five years, the organization will add more than 150 ... while also increasing comprehensive services such as those for behavioral health and substance use disorder, ...

John Templeton Foundation Approves $85 Million in New Programs

Thursday, June 20, 2019
... interests as well as our strategic priorities over the next five years,” said Heather Templeton Dill, President of ... ,  madrasas , and  synagogues , and expanding platforms for  freedom and human rights  around the globe.” Visit the John Templeton Foundation's website to learn more about i their funding priorities and ...
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Leeway Foundation announces $62,500 in project-based funding

Leeway Foundation (mark)
Monday, November 25, 2024
... Philadelphia with the 2024 Art and Change Grant (ACG). For over two decades, the Art and Change Grant has supported ... said, “the gatekeepers of truth [and] civilization’s radical voice.” This year’s recipients are no different ... intersection of art, culture, and social change. Through our grantmaking and other programs, we promote artistic ...

Lenfest Institute awards $2 million to 12 local news outlets

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Tuesday, September 26, 2017
... financial challenges, the  Lenfest Institute for Journalism , which is  dedicated to supporting ... NPQ  has  covered  some highlights of the Institute’s work, including  a $40 million matching gift program  to ... online high school guide for students and families. In what could be a textbook definition of an example of good ...
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CEO BenePhilly and Clarifi Announce New Partnership to Address Benefits Access

Clarifi and BenePhilly
Monday, March 10, 2025
The City of Philadelphia’s Mayor’s Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity ... Helpline staff. These Helpline staffers will determine what services and support residents need before transferring ... them afford food, housing, and healthcare—but applying for them can be an overwhelming and time-consuming process. ...

BMe founder Trabian Shorters: The philanthropic sector is thinking about equity all wrong

Trabian Shorters
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Via Generocity - Media Partner for Philanthropy Network's 2018 Fall Conference, ONRAMPS to ... here  — that it can be hard to imagine what other words we should be using. One way to fight back ...
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