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2022 Lipman Family Prize Honorees Named

Lipman Family Prize
Friday, March 18, 2022
... , and  Yamba Malawi  have been named as honorees for the 2022  Barry & Marie Lipman Family Prize . Chosen ... funds. The winner will be announced at an in-person awards ceremony at the end of April. “In our 11th year, we ... organizations from around the globe. We are thrilled to be able to finally celebrate our three honorees with an ...
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Alexandra (Sani) Wolf Fogel | 1936-2023

Sani Fogel
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
... the age of 86.   Sani was named to lead the newly-formed Delaware Valley Grantmakers (DVG) in July 1988. She served as ... avid sailor. She will be remembered by friends and family for her intrepid, fierce, and loyal presence.   Alexandra ... upon dual commitments – to the arts and to community – over the course of her professional life. She grew up ...
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The Fund for Women and Girls Hosts 16th Annual Making a Difference Luncheon Celebrating 25 Years of Impact

Making a Difference luncheon
Monday, May 24, 2021
WEST CHESTER, PA (May 24, 2021) – The Fund for Women and Girls marked 25 years of serving local women ... Award was established in 2011 to honor a woman in Chester County for her leadership and philanthropic contributions to ... Abbott; Marguerite Adams; Carol Cunningham; Shiel Family Foundation; Barbara Jo Spellman; Lee Ann Sullivan; Carol ...
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Enthusiastic Crowd Gathers at CCFWG Summit to Raise Awareness of Workplace Sexual Harassment

Chesco Knows Summit
Monday, October 21, 2019
Posted By:  Mark Hostutler   for VISTA Today As a direct response to survey findings on workplace sexual harassment in Chester County, the Chester County Women’s Commission and Chester ...

Kevin Ressler Appointed Incoming President and CEO of The Alliance for Health Equity

Kevin Ressler
Monday, May 22, 2023
... Ressler.png [Coatesville, PA; May 22, 2023] The Alliance for Health Equity (The Alliance) announces the appointment of Kevin Ressler to be the incoming President and CEO starting July 10, ... will be departing as the CEO of United Way of Lancaster County.  Kevin holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern ...
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Wawa Donates 3,000 Appreciation Kits to the Fund for the School District of Philadelphia to Distribute to The School District of Philadelphia Essential Employees

Wawa and The Fund for the SDP
Monday, March 15, 2021
... anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wawa and The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia (The Fund) recognized over 3,000 essential District employees who have remained ... and other beverages. The Fund then purchased an additional 1,335 appreciation kits for bus drivers, IT professionals, ...
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Rebuild Receives Grant to Support Needed Improvements to Vare

Thursday, July 12, 2018
... CITY OF PHILADELPHIA | MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS For Immediate Release: Thursday, July 12, 2018 Contact: David ... of a $125,000 grant from The Patricia Kind Family Foundation . The grant will support the community engagement ... as part of its historic commitment of up to $100 million for Rebuild. “We are so grateful for the generosity ...
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New $65M legal center hopes to be game changer for Philly’s poor

Jessica Hilburn-Holmes
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
By Aaron Moselle for WHYY Low-income residents in need of free legal services will soon be better connected to Philadelphia’s network of non-profit resources. That’s ... Bar Foundatio n, the organization spearheading the $65 million project.   READ MORE New $65M legal center hopes to ...
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Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness announces first grantee cohort

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
... Philadelphia. (Philadelphia, PA) – The Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness announces its first ever grantee ... all three grant tiers. The requests totaled more than $1.6 million, indicating significant need in the immigrant ... our region,” said Joe Pyle, President of the Scattergood Foundation. “Yet they often face unique and complex ...
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United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey names Bill Golderer as President & CEO

Bill Golderer
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
... Board of Directors and corporate and community partners to lead efforts around UWGPSNJ’s singular cause— ending ... to lift people out of homelessness, and has become known for the inclusive service it extends to community members in ... candidates. Each year, UWGPSNJ raises approximately $50 million to support the regional nonprofit sector, of which, ...
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How you can help Philly reimagine our civic spaces

Friday, June 15, 2018
... important lesson learned: community engagement is crucial to creating a common vision for Philadelphia’s civic spaces and for our city overall. ... Park Conservancy and Patrick J. Morgan is the Knight Foundation’s project director in Philadelphia.   How you ...

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

GPCA
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
... Aden currently serves as president and CEO of  The Blues Foundation  in Memphis, TN and will assume this new role in ... she will be that same compelling voice – and leader – for the Cultural Alliance,” said Catherine M. Cahill, ... for the  National Trust for Historic Preservation . A Delaware native, Aden holds a bachelor’s degree from ...
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Hurricane Dorian: How to Help

Thursday, September 5, 2019
... Dorian, which hit Great Abaco island on Sunday, September 1 as a Category 5 hurricane, is tied with the 1935 Labor Day ... Georgia, the Carolinas, and Virginia – are preparing for destructive wind and rain that could result in flash ... inform your giving. News (9.9.19) The AmerisourceBergen Foundation Commits $75,000 to Support Communities Impacted by ...

Philanthropy Network Launches "Philanthropy 101" Series

Betsaleel "Bets" Charmelus
Sunday, October 5, 2025
... curriculum developed by Philanthropy New York, is intended for regional professionals who have begun working in ... joins the Network’s team. Philanthropy will 101 unfold over five two-hour sessions held on Friday mornings from 10 ... Language Friday, November 14 | 10 AM - 12 PM Session 2: Foundation Governance Friday, December 5 | 10 AM - 12 PM ...
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Take-Aways from the 2022 Member Pulse Survey

2022 Member Pulse Survey
Monday, May 16, 2022
... 2022, we received 49 responses as compared to 74 received for the 2021 pulse survey. (An executive summary of the 2021 ... trends, including: Most expect the changes they made over the course of the pandemic to be long-term or permanent ... either increased or remained about the same; only 1 in 23 said the number of applications had decreased.  ...
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2025 Lipman Family Prize Winners Named

2025 Lipman Family Prize Winners
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
... in-person award ceremony in April. “It’s a privilege to witness the incredible work being done by organizations ... inspire Black boys and other vulnerable children to read for fun through child-centered, culturally responsive, and ... include  iDE ,  READ Global ,  Breakthrough ,  Riders for Health ,  Soccer Without Borders ,  Women Against Abuse ...
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Largest Study on Narratives in Philanthropy Shows Sector’s Messaging Creates Confusion, But Better Stories Can Build Trust

Report - Philanthropy's New Voice
Thursday, April 4, 2024
WASHINGTON - The Council on Foundations and the  Center for Public Interest Communications  today announced the ... But the report also offers science-backed strategies to build understanding and trust, starting with the words ... including nitty-gritty details and the perspectives of foundation staff and community partners.” Part of the study ...
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The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia School announces $5M gift for laptops to get students online

The Fund for the SDP
Friday, March 27, 2020
FundSDP.png   The Roberts Family Donates $5 Million For Laptops to Help Philadelphia Students Start Online Classes by ...

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