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Glenmede appoints Nina Cohen director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Nina Cohen
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
... role of Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). As part of the firm’s continued commitment to DEI Ms. Cohen reports to Chief Executive Officer Gordon B. Fowler and is appointed a member ... 2021 Glenmede participated in the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Expanding Equity program, a cohort-based ...

Union Benevolent Association Announces New Grantmaking Strategy Focused on Strengthening Communities

Union Benevolent Association logo
Thursday, July 18, 2024
... disadvantaged Philadelphians,” said Monique Curry-Mims, Executive Director of UBA. “This new approach allows us to deepen our impact by building ... The Union Benevolent Association (UBA) is a private foundation dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable and ...
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A New Giving Circle That is Exclusively Funding Black-led, Black-Serving Nonprofits

Wednesday, December 26, 2018
... shortfall in support—or what one critic has described as “a clear philanthropic redlining of African-American ... Williams, the executive director of the Hill-Snowdon Foundation, told us last year: “It has often been easier ... scale social change in our region. Continue reading... A New Giving Circle That is Exclusively Funding Black-led, ...

Philanthropy Network welcomes LeBrian Brown as Manager, Network Organizing, Knowledge, & Engagement

LeBrian Brown
Monday, June 7, 2021
... Network is pleased to announce LeBrian Brown (he/him) as our new Manager, Network Organizing, Knowledge & Engagement. In ... to the Philanthropy Network team! Philanthropy Network welcomes LeBrian Brown as Manager, Network Organizing, ...
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New report outlines the scale and scope of employer-driven philanthropy and volunteerism in Philadelphia

Report Cover - How Employers Give
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
... give,” said Rob Wonderling , the President & Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber. “Employers big and small, ... to make an impact. We’re excited to use this information as a starting point to inspire even greater philanthropic ... For more information visit www.philanthropynetwork.org. New report outlines the scale and scope of employer-driven ...

Philanthropy Network launching new Equity Cohort with major support from Scattergood Foundation

Wednesday, March 20, 2019
...            The greatest social issues that we face as a region and a country are amplified in the lives of those ... change to embrace a full commitment to equity. Scattergood Foundation has made a $30,000 leadership grant to support the ... we THINK, DO, and SUPPORT in order to establish a new paradigm for behavioral health, which values the unique ...

United Philanthropy Forum announces Deborah Aubert Thomas as new President and CEO

Deborah Aubert Thomas
Monday, May 6, 2024
... (the Forum) is thrilled to announce Deborah Aubert Thomas as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 24, ... Director of Grants & Programs at Princeton Area Community Foundation. Her diverse portfolio also includes work at ...

City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Foundation and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Launch PHL COVID-19 Fund

PHL COVID-19 Fund Partners
Thursday, March 19, 2020
... 2020 For the City: press@phila.gov | For the Philadelphia Foundation: Melissa Fordyce, 856-430-4661, ... : Abby Douglas, 330-208-5554, adouglas@uwgpsnj.org   The new PHL COVID-19 Fund will assist non-profits on the ... track record of serving at-risk populations such as the elderly, people with disabilities, people experiencing ...
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Independence Foundation Announces CEO’s Retirement

Susan Sherman
Thursday, July 11, 2024
... July 2024] It is with mixed emotions that the Independence Foundation Board of Directors announces the upcoming ... retirement of Susan Sherman, who will leave her role as President & CEO after a dynamic and highly successful ... Board has initiated a comprehensive process to select a new CEO and will consider both internal and external ...
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Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia names Daria Torres as its first Executive in Residence

Daria Torres
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
... Daria Torres, Managing Partner of the Walls Torres Group, as its first Executive in Residence. Daria will be joining ... the 12-month, immersive program, she will be supporting foundation leaders across the region as they use the Equity ... organizations build clarity, consensus, and commitment to new directional paths. Philanthropy Network president Sidney ...

William Penn Foundation Announces Another $11.6 Million for COVID Emergency Action

Monday, March 30, 2020
To our grantees and partners, As the impact of the Coronavirus crisis on our community continues to grow, on Friday the William Penn Foundation held its second urgent board meeting in two weeks ... actions to support the urgent needs of organizations. New Emergency Fund for Early Education Today we are pleased ...

Foundations Community Partnership Board Awards $166,350 in Grants to Local Nonprofits

FCP grantee Alice Silverman Health Clinic
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
... volunteer Amal Thalody, Clinic Coordinator Susan Hartsock, Executive Director Meri L. Gaumond, Dr. Amy Ruesch, Nurse ... at the Pennsbury Manor Historic Site. Travis Manion Foundation : Grant will be used to collaborate with Joe Hand ... program into Joe Hand’s youth boxing classes and recruit new veteran mentors through free boxing classes for local ...
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New coalition to tackle Philadelphia's gun violence

Sharman Matlock-Turner, president and CEO of the Urban Affairs Coalition
Sunday, November 20, 2022
Via The Philadelphia Tribune | By Naiser Warren-Robinson As gun violence and crime continues to plague the city of ... do to help curb the issue. In response, the Philadelphia Foundation and the William Penn Foundation, in partnership ... Philadelphia’s gun violence epidemic. >>CONTINUE READING New coalition to tackle Philadelphia's gun violence ...

Council on Foundations' CEO Vikki Spruill to Depart June 1

Monday, March 26, 2018
... on Her Appointment to Become President and CEO of the New England Aquarium Board of Directors Names Search and ... statement from Javier Alberto Soto, President of the Miami Foundation and Chair of the Board of Directors for the ... of the New England Aquarium.  We wish her much success as she returns to ocean conservation to pursue her passion ...
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New Community Grants by Philadelphia City Fund Announced

Philadelphia City Fund
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
... a diverse set of innovative proposals,” explained PCF Executive Director Jody Greenblatt. Richard Levins, PCF’s ... and City Hall’s most impactful projects. The Fund serves as a fiscal sponsor for City initiatives, a grantmaker, and a ... Many  of PCF’s charitable initiatives focus on new and innovative solutions that enhance life in ...

Foundations Community Partnership Joins Nonprofit Repositioning Fund

The Nonprofit Repositioning Fund’s Director Lindsay T. Kijewski (right) with Dr. Tobi Bruhn, CEO of Foundations Community Partnership.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
... joins a committed group of funders, including: The Barra Foundation, BLBB Charitable, Comcast, Connelly Foundation, ... support to explore collaboration and repositioning as strategic options to strengthen services and deliver upon ... welcome FCP to the group and look forward to growing this new partnership to best serve the nonprofit community in ...
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