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Reggie Shuford Appointed President and CEO of the Independence Foundation

Reginald T. Shuford
Monday, January 13, 2025
Reginald T. Shuford .png The Board of Directors of the Independence Foundation is ... investments in multiple sectors of the Philadelphia region for years now. I am excited to return to the city and join ... Independence Foundation has become a trusted and valued member of Philadelphia’s philanthropic community over the ...
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Philadelphia Arts Groups to Lift Diverse Voices with $923,600 in Funding from Knight Foundation

Wednesday, March 7, 2018
PHILADELPHIA – March 7, 2018 – From diversifying arts board leadership to commissioning 25 Asian-American artists ... piece. Arts + Business Council  ($25,000) - To diversify board leadership in the arts by providing scholarships for minority leaders to attend the Arts + Business Council's ...
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New report assesses the financial health of Philadelphia nonprofits

Friday, October 27, 2017
... via cash in the bank. But  John MacIntosh , a partner and board member at SeaChange and one of the report’s authors, warned ... which means their liabilities exceed their assets, and for health and human services orgs, that rate is 13 percent. ...

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

2022 Trust-Based Philanthropy Cohort
Thursday, January 27, 2022
... Philanthropy Project, advised by CHANGE Philanthropy, for a brand new cohort series! The three-month Trust-Based ... over the grant application and review process; or a staff member at a smaller foundation who may be responsible for ... and running all programs, along with managing the board and/or fundraising. Board members or trustees are also ...

Foundations Community Partnership Founder Ron Bernstein to Retire

Ron Bernstein
Friday, November 1, 2019
... from museums, schools, and nature preserves, to facilities for medically fragile children and victims of domestic ... M.Ed. from Antioch Graduate School. Ron has served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the National Association of Psychiatric ...

Deepen, Connect, and Recharge – Thoughts on Philanthropy Network's 2018 Equity Symposium

Equity Symposium 2018
Monday, November 19, 2018
... Equity Symposium. This symposium was an opportunity for attendees to deepen their knowledge of equity in ... and recharge the energy needed to do this work.  As a member of Philanthropy Network’s Diversity, Equity, and ... Burroughs is Senior Consultant with Equal Measure and a member of Philanthropy Network's Diversity, Equity and ...
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Chester County Community Foundation launches "Food for Thought" conversation series

ChescoCF Foo for Thought Community Conversations
Thursday, January 21, 2021
... to engage in meaningful conversations. The series, Food for Thought: Community Conversations will be held for free on Zoom, beginning January 26 th at noon. Subsequent ... July. Food for Thought began as a series to help nonprofit board and senior staff members explore topics to help ...
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The Council on Foundations opens 2024 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Survey

2024 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Survey
Friday, March 8, 2024
... the U.S. use every year to set salary, benefits, and board policies. Both Council on Foundation members and non-member grantmakers are welcome and encouraged to take the ... size, grants, geographic location, and grantmaker type. For additional information and a GSB FAQ, visit ...
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A Call for Unprecedented Unity in Unprecedented Times

All in This Together
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
... When this pandemic is behind us, we will be graded for our ability to: Listen in realtime to challenges facing our nonprofit partners and offer opportunities for real-time feedback from nonprofits regarding disaster and ... support masquerading as general operating support.  For example, the moment you ask a nonprofit how the funds ...

Mission-Aligned Investing: A model for maximizing philanthropic impact and equity

Evolving ideas
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
... to ensure the moment is not lost. One path forward is for foundations to use all their resources and tools to ... with and learn from other funders,” said Cohort Member Mindy Aldridge, President, The Nelson Foundation . One ... Each foundation is represented by its ED/President and a board member. This provides an opportunity to help build ...

Donor Collaboration: How NPT Philanthropists are Working Together to Increase Impact

Donor Collaboration
Monday, October 21, 2019
... social problems. Donor collaboratives  have been around for more than a century, taking the form of community ... innovative public-private partnerships facilitated by NPT: Rebuild Philadelphia: Investing in the city’s youth and ... initiative’s inception, 64 projects have been approved for investment. The primary source of funding for Rebuild is ...

The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Appoints Patricia Wilson Aden as President & CEO

GPCA
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
... Patricia (Patty) Wilson Aden has been appointed by the Board of Directors as its next president and CEO. The ... she will be that same compelling voice – and leader – for the Cultural Alliance,” said Catherine M. Cahill, ... inclusive vision she has for our sector will benefit our member organizations, artists, and all participants in the ...
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Foundations Community Partnership Launches #FCPresents Series to Help Strengthen Non-Profit Sector

Foundations Community Partnership
Thursday, May 25, 2023
... fundraising tactics and making them approachable for small, community-based non-profit organizations. Tony ... constituents to invest in what inspires them. Finally, FCP Board members Morgan Bryan , Senior Coordinator-Institutional ... growing demand for professional development, the FCP’s Board of Directors looked for new strategies to meet the ...
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Independence Foundation Announces CEO’s Retirement

Susan Sherman
Thursday, July 11, 2024
... It is with mixed emotions that the Independence Foundation Board of Directors announces the upcoming retirement of Susan ... as CEO, Susan said “After thirty-one years as a board member and twenty-eight years as CEO, I feel lucky to have ... as well as providing multi- year operating grants for organizations serving vulnerable populations.” Prior to ...
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The Fund for Women and Girls Launches Highly Anticipated 2022 Blueprint Report at Community Event

The Fund for Women and Girls Blueprint speakers
Thursday, October 6, 2022
WEST CHESTER, PA (October 6, 2022) – The Fund for Women and Girls launched its highly anticipated 2022 ... and Marian Moskowitz , Chair of the Chester County Board of Commissioners, who spoke about how the Blueprint ... informed policy decisions at the county level. Fund Board Member and Lincoln University professor Dr. Chasity Riddick ...
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Brandywine Health Foundation Receives $100,000 Grant from Philadelphia Foundation

BHF Cohort
Monday, June 15, 2020
... Health Foundation. “Their generosity and passion for community focused work allows us to substantially affect ... community engagement and authentic conversations among its board, staff, and community at large. Creating Communication ... who will work alongside Foundation staff members, board and others. Community Advocates will understand the ...
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Homeless Assistance Fund Inc. announces over $400k in grants

Thursday, August 8, 2024
The Board of the Homeless Assistance Fund, Inc. (HAFI) approved grants in support of eight organizations for their work with individuals and families experiencing ... The Community Care work includes the Solidarity Bank (a member-led initiative to get food and resources to community ...
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Is Your Organization Prepared for a Major Market Shift?

Glenmede Post 2019
Monday, November 4, 2019
... organizations, change can affect everyone from staff, Board and committee members, to beneficiaries and grantees. It is important for those involved to understand what may trigger a ... Changes Key staff, investment committee or Board member turnover Governance issues Need for continuity of ...

Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation launches COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund

Wednesday, June 3, 2020
... development, and education. Last week, the Foundation’s board approved a total of $100,000 towards establishing COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Fund for Social Service and Micro Business at PAHWF . Taken together with recent community contributions, the board’s action marks a total commitment of $235,000 toward ...

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