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Black Community Leaders Fund: Q&A with Philadelphia Foundation's Phil Fitzgerald

Philadelphia Foundation
Friday, May 21, 2021
... that there’s a need for this kind of support. Black-led nonprofits have smaller staffs, have fewer cash reserves and ... community, so we wanted to raise awareness of their work as well as how important it is to invest in their resilience ... and goals? We’ve long supported the strengthening of nonprofits through general operating support and capacity ...

Your board isn’t diverse enough

Wednesday, September 13, 2017
... most recent report on the state of America’s nonprofits came out with the news that board diversity ... of board and leadership diversity within Philadelphia nonprofits and foundations, partially because she’s an ... gender, professional experience and more. Even so — and as the BoardSource report found — board diversity isn’t ...

37th Annual Members Meeting Highlights

Monday, April 7, 2025
... ever, Philanthropy Network has enormous potential to serve as a critical tool to bring people together to partnerships ... our region. Governance Report Diana Doherty , in her role as Secretary of the Board and Chair of the Governance ... FOTH, which centered on the forthcoming Charitable Act, as well as an exploration of what other regions do to use ...
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How Mission-Aligned Investments Helped the Patricia Kind Family Foundation Expand Its Reach

Tuesday, January 22, 2019
... Laura explained. “We think of [direct investments] as a way to add value to our money, in addition to grants. ... 5% of assets should be spent on mission-related funding (as mandated by the  Internal Revenue Service ). The ... on Impactivate , Glenmede's Impact Investing Exchange (8/21/17) *Christine Kind served as Managing Trustee of the ...
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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
... the ministry’s partnerships, access resources such as case management, medical services, behavioral health ... Golderer to the position. “We are excited to have Bill as our next CEO. He brings a remarkable combination of ... forward.” UWGPSNJ’s investments and partnerships with nonprofits throughout the region will tackle three specific ...
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The Starting Line: Behind a Push by Foundations to Expand Access to Childcare in Their Cities

Thursday, September 6, 2018
... detailed analysis of existing local supply and demand. As access to pre-K becomes more common, childcare could be ... focused on early childhood learning and development, as well as those looking to bolster working families.  Ira ...
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Ellen Hwang Will Lead Knight Foundation Investments in Philadelphia

Ellen Hwang
Thursday, April 18, 2019
... Hwang will join the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as the program director based in Philadelphia. She is leader ... to Knight a deep understanding of Philadelphia, both as a lifelong resident and a leader in public ... Asian Arts Initiative, collaborating with the community, as well as artists, culture-based organizations and schools ...
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Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia launches field scan

Friday, May 3, 2019
... of philanthropic practice in general, and specifically as it relates to considerations of equity. With the full ... us learn more about our sector. We view this field scan as a collaborative project among the membership, and we hope to achieve full ...
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Philadelphia Foundation and Mural Arts Unveil “Strength in our Bonds” Centennial Legacy Mural

Philadelphia Foundation Centennial Mural Dedication
Friday, November 8, 2019
... Foundation’s centennial year and recognizes its role as a connector, activator and convener of philanthropy in the ... Martinez noted. “One of the goals for this project was to strengthen the bonds of different communities ... symbolizing the debut of the mural, which will stand as a testament to the power of philanthropy to bring people ...

Chester County Fund for Women and Girls’ Hosts "Yes, All Women!" Dialogue

Yes, All Women!
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
... women-related issues to work on. It’s clear that women as a collective should use our power to make a greater ... of the videos discussed on social media or through email as a starting point. “Tonight reflects the heart of our organization as women of all ages, races and backgrounds, come together to ...
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Philadelphia Bar Foundation Posts Largest Grant Distribution Increase in Nearly a Decade

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

The Philadelphia Bar Foundation broadened their scope of support for the legal aid community with a 22 percent increase in grants awarded to nearly 40 Philadelphia legal aid nonprofit partners in 2017.

$2,500 Grants Distributed to The Alliance for Health Equity’s Grant Partners to Support the Health and Wellness of the Staff

The Alliance for Health Equity
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
... with its grant partners to hear first-hand of the assets, as well as critical needs that each grant partner was experiencing. ... behavioral health.  COVID-19 put a significant burden on nonprofits and community members associated with mental ...

Hamilton Family Charitable Trust appoints President Chekemma Fulmore-Townsend

Chekemma Fulmore-Townsend
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
... Board of Directors has named Chekemma Fulmore-Townsend as President effective July 5, 2022. Fulmore-Townsend ... years of service. Most recently, Fulmore-Townsend served as President and CEO of the Philadelphia Youth Network.   ... RI and Palm Beach County, FL markets. She will also serve as the organization’s senior executive responsible for ...
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Philadelphia Cultural Fund to Award $2.68M to 339 Arts Organizations Across the City

Friday, March 29, 2019
... Cultural Fund that helps distinguish Philadelphia as a place of diversity of expression and excitement,” ... City Council and the Mayor, promotes arts and culture as engines of social, educational and economic development ...
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Brandywine Health Foundation Receives $100,000 Grant from Philadelphia Foundation

BHF Cohort
Monday, June 15, 2020
... Voice Compendium that will capture community stories as told by community residents, in addition to faith and ... stability of all community members and the county as a whole.” The Philadelphia Foundation has a century-long ...
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Applications Open for $1.2 Million in Recovery Grants for the Humanities in Pennsylvania

PA SHARP
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
... partner, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Recognizing ...

Hurricane Dorian: How to Help

Thursday, September 5, 2019
... which hit Great Abaco island on Sunday, September 1 as a Category 5 hurricane, is tied with the 1935 Labor Day storm as the strongest storm to make landfall in the Atlantic and ... nothing left.” Although the storm is predicted to weaken as it approaches the U.S. mainland, the states in its path ...

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