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Gerry Lenfest, Philly’s greatest philanthropist of all time | Opinion by Keith Leaphart

Thursday, November 15, 2018
Via the Philadelphia Inquirer Nov. 15 is National Philanthropy Day, a ... in our city — to position of board chair of the Lenfest Foundation. Aside from my role as a father, I will have no ... and give more . I am a better person,and we are a better community because of Gerry Lenfest. Keith Leaphart is ...

A Peek Inside the CCFWG’s Girls Advisory Board

CCFWG Girls Advisory Board
Friday, January 31, 2020
2019GABclass.JPG By Tali Levine I just turned 16 in the spring of 2019, and I was unaware of the power of ... on my high school message board. The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls (CCFWG) was interviewing teenage ... inspired me to be a better advocate. The difference in community and schools also allows the girls to make new ...
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United Philanthropy Forum announces Deborah Aubert Thomas as new President and CEO

Deborah Aubert Thomas
Monday, May 6, 2024
... and fostered robust collaboration within the philanthropic community. Her advocacy efforts on behalf of philanthropy in ... Director of Grants & Programs at Princeton Area Community Foundation. Her diverse portfolio also includes work at ... as Board Member and Programs & DEI Chair at The Women's Fund of Central Ohio. “Deborah has been a dedicated leader ...

CCFWG Unites Women and Girls in Chester County for Virtual Conveings to Raise Awareness About Impacts of COVID-19 on Local Women and Girls

CCFWG 2020 Making a Difference Luncheon
Friday, May 8, 2020
WEST CHESTER, PA (May 8, 2020) – The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls (CCFWG) has responded to COVID-19 through innovative programs to raise awareness about the pandemic’s impacts on ... inspired by keynote speaker Mo’ne Davis Give back to the community by helping award two $500 grants to local ...
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Horizon Commits $2.5 Million for Masks, Face Shields, Food, and Social Services

Thursday, April 2, 2020
... This is the largest single donation made by Horizon BCBSNJ in its 88 year history. The first shipment of these critical ... April. The Company is also donating $100,000 to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey and $60,000 to the Jewish ... Horizon BCBSNJ and its philanthropic arm, The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, have contributed more than $80 ...
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King Abdullah II of Jordan Awarded 2018 Templeton Prize

Wednesday, June 27, 2018
... insight, discovery, or practical works. Established in 1972 by the late global investor and philanthropist Sir ... the Prize is a cornerstone of the John Templeton Foundation’s international efforts to serve as a ... threatened to create deeper schisms within the Islamic community. In the face of these challenges, the King launched ...
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National Philanthropic Trust Appoints Holly Welch Stubbing President and Chief Executive Officer

Holly Welch Stubbing
Friday, April 26, 2024
... organization offering emergency financial relief programs for global companies and communities. E4E Relief has ... hardships. Prior to leading E4E Relief, she worked for Foundation for the Carolinas, where she led advancement, ... American Marshall Memorial Fellow of the German Marshall Fund and has received the Charlotte Business ...
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Chesco Residents Gather to Reflect on Lessons Learned and Strategies for Sustaining a Female-Led Cultural Movement

Friday, February 2, 2018
WEST CHESTER, PA (February 2, 2018) - The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls hosted a panel discussion in our ... elect more women.” CCFWG continues to lead and unite the community on the issues facing women and girls by providing ... Fund for Women and Girls is a grantmaking and education foundation that addresses needs of women and girls in the ...
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Deepen, Connect, and Recharge – Thoughts on Philanthropy Network's 2018 Equity Symposium

Equity Symposium 2018
Monday, November 19, 2018
... October 12, 2018, I attended Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia’s Equity Symposium. This symposium was an ... for attendees to deepen their knowledge of equity in philanthropy, connect with like-minded colleagues in the ... Equity Grantmaking Program at the Association of Black Foundation Executives (ABFE) , explained that one session ...
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Govenor Wolf Creates Commission to Ensure Fair, Accurate Count in 2020 Census

Governor Wolf
Friday, September 14, 2018
... for the most accurate count of Pennsylvanians in the upcoming census. “The census data impacts all of us, ... to 45 members to the commission from businesses, academia, community and nonprofit organizations, religious and health ... less in federal funds for a variety of services and programs, and the data used by the public and private sector ...
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SPARX 2019: Liz Dozier on Making an Impact

Liz Dozier keynote
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
... pondered aloud, “if we’re so good, why are we still in business?” Addressing the crowd at SPARX Conference ... dismantling the top-down approach in American philanthropy based on the premise that those who have the money also have ... “The best solution can be found within the community,” Dozier said. With Chicago Beyond, Dozier was ...
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Reflections on the election and our purpose

And still hope rises
Thursday, November 7, 2024
And still hope rises_Seasholtz.jpg Philadelphia Love Park | PHOTO: Amy Seasholtz By Michael ... what is to come for themselves, their families, and their community.   Yesterday in conversation with numerous members and colleagues from ...

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
... including nitty-gritty details and the perspectives of foundation staff and community partners.” Part of the study analyzed 10 types of ... greater good. Building on our 75-year history, the Council supports more than 900 member organizations in the United ...
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Comcast NBCUniversal makes additional $1M donation to hurricane relief efforts

Monday, September 18, 2017
Source: press release .  In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, which has impacted ... to the American Red Cross, the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund established by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, and J.J. Watt’s Houston Flood Relief Fund.  The company has also donated $12 million ...
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CC250 to Host Planning Summit at Thornbury Farm

Chester County 250
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
... and individuals to get ready. CC250 will host a community planning summit on Friday, June 7 at Thornbury Farm ... generate ideas regarding how their own organizations’ programs and events can help people commemorate and celebrate ... County Government in partnership with the Community Foundation. CC250’s mission is to inspire and engage all of ...

#FCPresents Internationally Known Founder of Nonprofit AF, Vu Le

Vu Le
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Doylestown, PA (February 1, 2024) – Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) welcomes internationally known ... lay”), to Bucks County on March 20 at Bucks County Community College’s Zlock Performing Arts Center in Newtown, Pa., from 8:45 to 11:15 a.m.  Supported by ...

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
GALAEI body.png Location: North Philadelphia Org Focus: QTBIPOC services Grant Funding: COVID ... Click here   to download a PDF of this profile.   Based on an interview with Ashley Coleman, Executive Director ... centered around HIV care and testing for the Latinx community, and we recently transitioned into what we call a ...

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