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Beech celebrates neighborhood transformation over 30 years

Beech Companies Christine Brown and Kenneth Scott
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
... and commercial buildings and apartment buildings, such as the Beech International House and a headquarters for ... Universal Security Services. The developments have served as an economic engine for the community, providing jobs and ... due to the COVID pandemic. “We’ve come full circle as a foundation,” Scott said. “I am proud to be a part of ...

Can one business improve schools with a single donation? It's happened before | Donna Frisby-Greenwood

Thursday, April 5, 2018
Via Philly.com As the director of the nonprofit that raises funds to support ... gift was $9 million. But now that Ripple is skyrocketing as the second largest company in the hot virtual currency ... Philadelphia public school principals have identified a project that will help their students achieve and improve ...
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A Peek Inside the CCFWG’s Girls Advisory Board

CCFWG Girls Advisory Board
Friday, January 31, 2020
... Board. I had never heard of this organization or this project, but I loved the idea that I might personally be able ... a program like GAB involves learning how to work together as a group to gain consensus. CCFWG selects girls with a ... women about their concerns, as well as their careers in nonprofits and social work. In one instance, I personally ...
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Women and Girls

PHLCares Presents $500,000 in Grants to Four Philadelphia Homeless Service Organizations

Friday, February 25, 2022
... organizations at a press conference this week. Bethesda Project , Pathways to Housing PA , Resources for Human ... Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority, who also serves as a PHLCares Fund Advisor. “We continue to be inspired by ... organizations have shown in the face of these obstacles as they continue to help individuals experiencing ...
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Housing / Homelessness

Strengthening the Field of Philanthropic Evaluation: A Call to Action

Thursday, June 28, 2018
... field.  Most small and mid-sized evaluation firms operate as intermediaries, providing services and products to ... and the social sector. However, because most operate as small businesses, they are typically ineligible for ... Nolan  is Co-Founder of Engage R+D, which works with nonprofits, foundations, and public agencies to measure their ...
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National Study Reports Foundations Maintained or Increased Spending in 2020; Long-Term Investment Returns Held Steady

2020 Council on Foundations–Commonfund Study of Investment of Endowments for Private and Community Foundations® (CCSF)
Monday, August 23, 2021
... maintenance of spending in a highly uncertain environment as well as incremental spending focused on COVID-19 needs. This was ... foundations give to various asset classes and strategies. As of December 31, 2020, participating institutions’ asset ...

Brandywine Health Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Program Issues RFP

Monday, February 12, 2018
...  “It was a tough decision but we relied on the data as well as our own experiences to make the decision to focus on ... community. The greater Coatesville community is defined as the nine municipalities in the Coatesville Area School ...

AmerisourceBergen Foundation Supports Youth by Addressing Opioid Epidemic Through Education, Advocacy & Community-Building

Thursday, August 29, 2019
... personally relate to the same struggles and experiences as their peers, making them a critical player in substance ... initiatives, the Foundation will support institutions such as: Hampton Roads Community Action Program, Inc. Youth First, ...

City of Philadelphia Launches “PHLConnectED”

Thursday, August 6, 2020
... moving to virtual learning in the upcoming academic year as a result of the global pandemic. A broad coalition of ... or need a portable option Distribution of devices, such as chromebooks, tablets, or computers (devices have already ... charter, independent mission and private schools, as well as other donations. Individuals interested in ...

Regional Foundation LLC Takes Next Step In Evolution With New Leadership

Kevin Dow
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
... LLC announced today the appointment of Kevin Dow as its first executive director. Dow is a long-term resident ... charitable assets into the new foundation operated as a component of the Philadelphia Foundation Under the ... Jersey, and Delaware. Dow served as president of the Board of Managers of the Regional ...

Vanessa B. Briggs, President & CEO, Departs The Alliance for Health Equity After Five Years of Stellar Leadership

Vanessa B. Briggs
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
... is with sadness and gratitude that the Board of Directors announces that Vanessa B. Briggs has resigned as President and CEO of The Alliance for Health Equity, after ... strengths of the Greater Coatesville community and beyond, as well as her new neighbors and colleagues.  Through scores ...
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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
... is a nonprofit membership association that serves as a guide for philanthropies as they advance the greater good. Building on our 75-year ...
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Communications
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National Philanthropic Trust Donor-Recommended Grants to Charities Surpass $5.53 Billion During Fiscal Year 2022

Narional Philanthropic Trust
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
... a potential for “double bottom-line return,” as the catalyst. Highlights of donor-recommended grants in ... funding and has made more than 541,000 grants exceeding $21.0 billion to  nonprofits around the world . NPT annually publishes the  ...
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Applications open Sept. 13th for third round of COVID-19 funding

COVID-19 Prevention & Response Fund
Monday, September 13, 2021
... reduce fears, uncertainties, vaccine apathy and opposition as well as any and all barriers to getting the vaccine such as ... In addition, this round of funding will offer a stipend to qualified social media influencers (defined as those with ...

Philadelphia Health Partnership Designates Funds to Support the Launch of Two New Early Childhood Programs

Thursday, September 8, 2022
... 8, 2022) – Philadelphia Health Partnership (PHP) announces its support of two new programs focused on the ... in the first half of the year to seven Philadelphia nonprofits for a total of $778,731 invested in Philadelphia ...

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