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Philanthropy Network Launches "Philanthropy 101" Series

Betsaleel "Bets" Charmelus
Sunday, October 5, 2025
... is thrilled to launch our new five-part “Philanthropy 101” series as a part of reinvigorating our commitment to ... development in a shared learning environment.  Session 1: Speaking the Same Language Friday, November 14 | 10 AM - ... Investing Friday, December 19 | 10 AM - 12 PM Session 4: Storytelling & Advocacy in Philanthropy Friday, January 9, ...
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Pushing Impact Investing Forward: 4 Themes for 2021

Impact Investing blog post
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
... four themes that proved critical in the past year.   1. Impact Investors Respond to Climate Change as Potential ... and others. Some impact investors will likely view investments in community healthcare as a potential path ... 3.0 report  found 138 funds that had raised more than $4.8 billion. Going forward, some investors may want to focus ...
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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
... community foundations representing combined assets of $115.4 billion, the Study is believed to be the most comprehensive ... private foundations reported an average return of 13.1 percent in 2020 while participating community foundations ... absolute return, market neutral, long/short, 130/30, event-driven and derivatives.) Community foundations reported ...

City Announces $1 Million Investment in Organizations Developing Innovative Workforce Solutions

Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Four organizations awarded $1 million from Workforce Solutions Grant for innovative ... Solutions Grant, also announced an investment of $1 million in organizations and programs that will ... across two main categories will be implemented to help: 1.  Directly connect residents to employment opportunities ...

The Fund for Women and Girls to Honor Fredda Maddox and WSFS Bank at Sixth Annual Champions of Change Event

Fredda Maddox
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
... and Girls will host its sixth annual Champions of Change Event on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, from 7:30-8:45am at The Farmhouse at People’s Light. The event will honor Fredda Maddox for her ability to break ... thrive. Over the past 25 years, The Fund has awarded over $4 million to 86 local non-profit organizations serving women ...
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CCFWG’S 4th Annual Champions of Change Event Leaves Chester County Business Community Inspired to Elevate Women in the Workplace

2020 COC Collage
Thursday, November 12, 2020
... Girls (CCFWG) hosted its fourth annual Champions of Change Event on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, in a virtual format. The event raised over $27,000 in support of local women and ... Spence Rochester gave acceptance remarks at the virtual event; (Middle Left) The physical award symbolizes the ...

The Fund for Women and Girls’ Fifth Annual Champions of Change Event Leaves Local Business Community Inspired to Elevate Women in the Workplace

The Fund for Women and Girls
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
... and Girls hosted its fifth annual Champions of Change Event on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at The Farmhouse Bistro at People’s Light. The event raised over $45,000 in support of local women and ... career development opportunities for female employees. The event began with networking, as attendees had the opportunity ...
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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
... to address pressing needs in Chester County.    The event kicked off with a welcome from The Fund’s new ... the 2022 Blueprint Report video. Generous support for this event was provided by: Black Women of Chester County in ... thrive. Over the past 27 years, The Fund has awarded over $4 million to 86 local non-profit organizations.   The Fund ...
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Giving USA 2021: In a year of unprecedented events and challenges, charitable giving reached a record $471.44 billion in 2020

Giving USA 2021
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
... to U.S. charities in 2020. Total charitable giving grew 5.1% measured in current dollars over the revised total of ... giving to human services organizations increased by 8.4%.  Giving to foundations  is estimated to have increased ...  is estimated to have declined by 3.0% (a decline of 4.2%, adjusted for inflation) to $42.12 billion. In addition ...

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

Evolving ideas
Wednesday, September 29, 2021

As part of Philanthropy Network's Mission-Aligned Investing Cohort, philanthropic leaders are learning together how to align their assets with their mission and invest in the community using a racial equity lens.

Philadelphia City Council to Invest Over $3 Million in Local Arts Community

Philadelphia City Hall
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
... allocated in the traditional budget process, the following investments were announced today: $1,500,000 for another round of Illuminate the Arts Grants (through OACCE) $1,000,000 to the Philadelphia Cultural Fund $450,000 for ...
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What Barra Foundation has learned from dipping a toe into mission investing

Wednesday, August 9, 2017
... five percent — including through mission-related investments, or MRIs, and program-related investments, or ... mission-related investing happened in March 2016 with a $1 million investment in  Reinvestment Fund’s  core loan ... back its principle, but it’s getting paid interest — 1.25 percent — along the way. Learn more about that ...

Growing the Mission-Aligned Investing Ecosystem: Reflections from September 16

Mission-Aligned Investing
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
... is both urgent and achievable when done collectively. The event opened with a national perspective from Mission ... 12 of the 17 participating foundations made local impact investments during the programs, including 6 foundations that ... shared their mission-aligned investing journey at the event.  Danielle Scott from The Pincus Family Foundation ...
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Chester County Community Foundation: Event Cancellation and Rapid Recovery Fund Announcement

Wednesday, March 18, 2020
... would like to announce the cancellation of a cherished event, and the creation of a recovery fund to help ... of COVID-19.  “While Sweet Charity is a very beloved event, the Community Foundation’s primary concern is ... .     ### Chester County Community Foundation: Event Cancellation and Rapid Recovery Fund Announcement ...
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Knight Foundation invests $2.2 million in projects to advance Philadelphia’s public spaces and digital engagement

Photo courtesy Smith Memorial Playground
Friday, April 9, 2021
... critical assets and places for our communities. These new investments will help ensure that as neighborhoods develop, ... from development.”  Knight Foundation’s community investments will build on the organization’s broader ... advance Philadelphia public spaces. Knight is investing $1.8 million in the following projects: John Bartram ...

Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness invests $215,000 to promote culturally-centered strategies to promote mental health

Fund for Immigrant Wellness
Thursday, December 12, 2019

(Philadelphia, PA) – The Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness, a participatory grantmaking initiative that aims to promote mental health among immigrant communities, is pleased to announce a $215,000 investment in three implementation grantees for its second grant cycle.

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