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Eagles Announce Additional $275,000 in Grants to Local Nonprofits Through Eagles Social Justice Fund

Thursday, December 20, 2018
... Eagles announced that the Eagles Social Justice Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation has distributed an additional set of grants ... said Jeffrey Lurie, Philadelphia Eagles Chairman and CEO. “The Eagles Social Justice Fund was established to ...
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Aid for Ukraine

Aid for Ukraine
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
AidforUkraine.png Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine represents the largest threat to worldwide peace ... Things to Know   via Inside Philanthropy The C.S. Mott Foundation’s work to bolster civil society in Ukraine goes ... supporting civil society in Ukraine in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s assault on democracy. 03.01.22 | ...

First Round of Neighborhood Equitable Recovery Fund Grant Recipients Announced

Thursday, September 23, 2021
PHL CEO.jpg   PHILADELPHIA - The City of Philadelphia’s Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity (CEO) today announced the first round of grant recipients for ...

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 ... businesses will create a ripple. Donna Frisby-Greenwood is president and CEO of the Fund for the School District of Philadelphia. Can ...
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Reflecting Forward: Philadelphia-Based Black Leaders’ Recommendations For Regional Funders

Report: Reflecting Forward: Philadephia-based Black Nonprofit Leaders’ Recommendations for Regional Funders
Monday, June 13, 2022
... the region’s philanthropic community.   This was one of the key findings in a report entitled, “Reflecting ... in the sector, according to Sharmain Matlock-Turner, President and CEO of the Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC) and one of the ...

The Fund for Women and Girls names new Executive Director

Kim Andrews
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
... (April 26, 2022) – The Fund for Women and Girls’ Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Andrews as Executive Director effective on May 2, ... to this position, Ms. Andrews served as Executive Director of the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia. The ...
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Cheryl Brubaker named Executive Director for The Fund for Women and Girls

Cheryl Brubaker
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
... and advocacy, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Cheryl Brubaker as its new Executive Director, effective ... position, Cheryl Brubaker served as Executive Director of the Women's Resource Center. She brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to advancing gender ...
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Justice, not charity: Liz Dozier thinks philanthropy should be rooted in equity and solidarity

Liz Dozier
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
... Chicago Beyond,   Liz Dozier was the principal of one of Chicago’s most violent and underperforming high ... and the school’s state graduation rate. Now, as CEO of the impact investment organization focused on youth ... of particular importance for the K-12 cohort the Gates Foundation serves. In fact, Dozier will be copresenting with ...

Native Voices Rising Announces $3.5 Million to Native-Led Advocacy

Native Voices Rising Grants
Thursday, November 10, 2022
... groups. This year’s grant awardees work on an array of critical issues, including the promotion of Indigenous ... Native Americans in Philanthropy  and  Common Counsel Foundation . NVR has granted a total of $9 million in general ... – Erik Stegman (Carry the Kettle First Nation- Nakoda), CEO, Native Americans in Philanthropy Native Voices Rising is ...

2024 Donor-Advised Fund Report: Grantmaking to Charities Remains Steady at $54.77 Billion Despite Contributions Decreasing

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
... Donor-Advised Fund Report , the most comprehensive review of the state of  donor-advised fund  (DAF) philanthropy in the U.S., ... impact giving patterns,” said Holly Welch Stubbing, CEO of National Philanthropic Trust. “While individual ...
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2019 A Look Ahead – From Building to Relevant Action

Monday, January 14, 2019
... that I allowed to fall away during the second half of 2018 – namely meditation, physical fitness, and reading with the purpose of expanding my own thinking. For meditation, I finally got ... on this journey with you.     Sidney R. Hargro     President     Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia ...
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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
... funding provided by Harris Philanthropies and Pew, each of which has contributed $2 million, will help facilitate ... “This initiative combines the cornerstones of our Foundation’s goals to uplift communities in need, pioneer ... Accelerator’ programs,” said Frazierita Klasen, Vice President overseeing Pew’s work in Philadelphia. “Pew has ...

FAQ: Trust-Based Philanthropy Cohort with a Racial Equity Lens

2022 Trust-Based Philanthropy Cohort
Thursday, January 27, 2022
By Mariah Casias, VP of Learning and Evaluation, Philanthropy Network Greater ... power. For example, a program officer at a larger foundation who has a great deal of influence over the grant ... Network members, please reach out to Mariah Casias, Vice President of Learning & Evaluation with any questions.   ...

Chester County Fund for Women and Girls’ Grants Allocation Committee Awards $219,000 in Grants

Monday, June 18, 2018
... 24 non-profit organizations working to improve the lives of women and girls in Chester County. Nearly 100 community ... dedication of this year’s grantees. Denise Mahal, Vice President of Development of Community Volunteers in Medicine ... Fund for Women and Girls is a grantmaking and education foundation dedicated to addressing the needs of women and ...

A look ahead to 2022

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Monday, November 29, 2021
2022 loading.jpg As we approach the end of another year dominated by COVID-19, we are grateful for ... for Philanthropy Network, including the naming of a new president and the development of a bold new strategy to ... Made to Measure ,” is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. It will involve Philanthropy Network working in ...
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United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey announces $1 million challenge to boost regional Census Outreach Efforts

Philly Counts
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Contacts:   Abby Douglas - United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey  |  ... is key to making that a reality,” said Bill Golderer, President and CEO of UWGPSNJ . “This challenge invites our region’s ...

City Announces Third Round of Kensington Community Resilience Fund Grantees

Monday, August 28, 2023
... groups to receive $360,000 to address the community impact of the overdose crisis. PHILADELPHIA – The City of ... City government, regional funders, and the Scattergood Foundation. The grants were awarded to grassroots ... by the opioid crisis for years now,” said Joe Pyle, President of the Scattergood Foundation. “Grantmaking ...

Philadelphia Selected For New Anti-Displacement Policy Network

Friday, March 23, 2018
... that Philadelphia has been selected for the first cohort of the All-In Cities Anti-Displacement Policy Network . With support from J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and The Kresge Foundation, the network of ten cities will work together over ... communities to thrive,” said Angela Glover Blackwell, CEO of PolicyLink . “We hope this network will be an ...

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