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Rebuild Awards $15.4M for work at Vare Rec Center and Glavin Playground

Tuesday, April 23, 2019
... Tax and a signature initiative of Mayor Jim Kenney’s, Rebuild is committing hundreds of millions of dollars to ... modernize the Vare Recreation Center, which was threatened for closure due to concerns about the building’s structural ...

Chester County Funders Unite to Provide COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding

Tuesday, June 30, 2020
... In phase 2 of their grant making efforts, the BWHF’s focus is on recovery. Current funding will support eligible ... impact continues to unfold, CCFWG will utilize the next Blueprint Report to analyze the data measuring the ... their concerns, LEARN from their insights and incorporate what the foundation has learned to better LEAD as advocates ...
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William Penn Foundation awards $2.6M to support River Alive! Project

Tuesday, December 5, 2017
... has been years in the making and is a real game changer for the Seaport Museum,” said John Brady, President and CEO ... Museum. “It will continue to connect us with the area’s waterways by showcasing the importance of the Delaware ... Landing. The exhibit will beg questions such as, “What’s alive in the river?,” and “Why should we care ...
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October 2018 Rebuild Update

Friday, October 19, 2018
Rebuild was featured at Exponent Philanthropy ’s National Conference that was held in Philadelphia in ... community engagement to begin in the winter to help decide what changes are made at each site. Rebuild welcomes two new ... joins as Compliance Manager. Rebuild held a networking event on October 9 th for minority and woman owned ...

Independence Blue Cross Foundation Launches Institute for Health Equity

Independence Blue Cross Foundation
Thursday, March 31, 2022
... the creation of a new Foundation program, the Institute for Health Equity (Institute). The Institute is a regional ... at the Kimmel Center today to recognize the Foundation's 10-year anniversary. "Health care organizations must invest ... in improving the health of disadvantaged groups." Today's event featured keynote remarks from Dr. Denise A. Johnson, ...
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Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Releases Economic & Social Impact Study

Arts Culture and Economic Prosperity
Friday, May 3, 2024
... social impact study of the Greater Philadelphia region’s nonprofit arts and culture industry. The study found ... of $3.3 Billion annually, based on data from the Americans for the Arts and Economic Prosperity 6 (“AEP6”) survey ... by nonprofit arts and culture organizations and the event-related spending by their audiences. The Greater ...
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Growing the Mission-Aligned Investing Ecosystem: Reflections from September 16

Mission-Aligned Investing
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
... is both urgent and achievable when done collectively. The event opened with a national perspective from Mission ... assets—not only their grant dollars—toward mission. What emerged was a picture of philanthropy evolving: moving ... conversation turned local. Through Philanthropy Network’s Mission-Aligned Investing Cohort program, designed in ...
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2019 A Look Ahead – From Building to Relevant Action

Monday, January 14, 2019
... as it seems a bit oxymoronic.  To my surprise, it’s actually a very useful tool for learning, practicing, and ... will help us construct an aggregate profile of how and to what degree issues of equity are being addressed in the ... also provide and update on the state of the field broadly.Next, we are in final stages of developing a 12-month Equity ...
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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
... after five years.  “Joanne established the Foundation’s operational structure and grantmaking program, and she led ... known to many of the local nonprofit and community groups for her philanthropic management and consulting work. Diana ... Board is delighted that Diana has agreed to serve as our next Executive Director, and we know that she and Joanne will ...
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Bridgespan Group Announces Launch of Leadership Program to Serve Philadelphia-Area Nonprofits with Support of $4 Million from Harris Philanthropies and The Pew Charitable Trusts

Thursday, August 13, 2020
... will become the tenth LFI city, following the program’s successful implementation in cities such as Boston, Chicago ... 2021 and run over the same period of time. Over the next few months, Bridgespan will begin conversations to ... and diligence and leadership team support. We take what we learn from this work and build on it with original ...

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

Wednesday, May 4, 2022
... by The Chronicle of Higher Education Inc., a private, for-profit company. “The Chronicle of Philanthropy is ... journalism to shed light on the results of philanthropy’s biggest projects, taking readers inside major efforts by donors and foundations so they can understand what it takes to succeed – and why some innovations fail. ...
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FCM Hospitality and 8 Philadelphia restaurants donate to School District’s Culinary Arts Program in 12 schools

Thursday, February 17, 2022
... Hospitality (FCM), and eight of the hospitality company’s restaurants - Liberty Point, Morgan’s Pier, Harper’s ... be some of our future staff members and Philadelphia’s next restaurant operators.”  Donna Frisby-Greenwood, ... plans and strategies. There are three pillars to what we do: champion strategic priorities, manage funds, and ...

Ten Philly Elementary Schools Awarded $500K in “Good To Great” Grants to Strengthen Early Literacy Programs

Wednesday, April 24, 2019
... The Good to Great program enhances the District’s robust early literacy strategy and supports individual ... literacy progress among its youngest students to the next level using school data, lessons learned, and ... plans and strategies. There are three pillars to what we do: champion strategic priorities, manage funds, and ...
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Douty Foundation announces plans to sunset

The Douty Foundation
Monday, August 3, 2020
... our leadership team has reflected on the foundation’s past, its mission and on its future. Central to our ... at the end of calendar year 2021 is the right one . What does this mean? Throughout 2020, we will continue to ... our decision and action as a potential and potent example for other lean funders to follow.  Our decision is about ...

The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Appoints Patricia Wilson Aden as President & CEO

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
... Aden has been appointed by the Board of Directors as its next president and CEO. The appointment of Aden concludes the Cultural Alliance’s comprehensive 12-month national search and welcomes a ... she will be that same compelling voice – and leader – for the Cultural Alliance,” said Catherine M. Cahill, ...
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Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation Awards 22 Grants to Philadelphia Arts and Cultural Organizations

Tuesday, July 24, 2018
... 2018 roster of grantees reflects the Bartol Foundation’s commitment to supporting cultural organizations that ... of $7,500 each were made to: Sister Cities Girlchoir for their Saturday Girlchoir Academy that builds singers and ... Foundation. Updated guidelines and applications for the next round of grants will be available in the winter of 2019 ...
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Philadelphia Cultural Fund Gives Much-Needed Support to Youth in 13 Local Arts and Culture Groups

Philadelphia Cultural Fund
Thursday, June 27, 2019
... avenues. Many of the children are living in Philadelphia’s most underserved, impoverished communities. “It’s an ... supporting these young artists and we’re grateful for the continued financial assistance,” Cultural Fund ... Silzle. “Arts programs for youth do more than mentor the next Mozart. They provide a safe space where young people can ...
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Pew Awards $8M to Address Maternal and Infant Health, LGBTQ+ Youth Wellness and Stability, and Teacher Shortage in Philadelphia

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Friday, March 22, 2024
... well-being, and $750K to address educator workforce need s PHILADELPHIA—The Pew Charitable Trusts announced today ... working to improve maternal and infant health for low-income families; increase the availability of health, ... will pilot 40 affinity groups in Philadelphia over the next two years, supporting more than 300 teachers of color. ...
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HealthSpark Foundation Awards Ten Innovation Lab Grants

Wednesday, March 6, 2019
...  grants this year. Grants range from $10,000 to $50,000 for short-term (12-15 months) pilot or proof of concept ... projects to test ideas to strengthen Montgomery County's safety net system. The Innovation Lab is a key strategy of ... the initiative and seek feedback on emerging ideas.
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Systems transformation could have saved Daniel Prude’s life

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
... yet another killing of a Black man rise to the nation’s consciousness. Daniel Prude was just 41 years old. He was a ... hours with no diagnosis. Now widely covered in the news , what happened next involved the criminalization of his mental illness, ...

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