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Philanthropy Network welcomes new team members

Friday, September 15, 2023
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia is delighted to announce that a new cohort of colleagues joined our staff ... brings an incredible depth of knowledge and skill to their individual roles, and collectively will support and ... initiatives; and adjunct teaching at Penn’s Carey Law (Higher Education Law and Policy).   Her areas of interest ...
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As Violence Against Asian Americans Intensifies, the Moment for Philanthropy to Act Is Now

Stop Asian Hate
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
... Months of escalating violence against Asian Americans came to a head on March 16th in Atlanta when a white gunman shot ... in Philanthropy  issued a call for philanthropy to take action to stop this violence and hate against AAPI ... their dollars to make a difference, and should take this opportunity to stand up by investing in — and valuing — ...

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
... for Impact (LFI) and Leadership Accelerator (BLA) programs to serve the Greater Philadelphia Area, including Camden, NJ. ... teams pursue strategic opportunities and build capacity to improve their performance, benefitting from Bridgespan’s ... Los Angeles in 2020, with in-person coaching and workshops moving to virtual sessions for the time being due to social ...

Pushing Impact Investing Forward: 4 Themes for 2021

Impact Investing blog post
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
... fallout revealed systemic shortcomings that may take years to rectify. While 99% of respondents to the  Global Impact ... have shown that there is more work to be done and new, higher goals to be set. Fortunately, the field has never been ... gaps in employee compensation. Investors will have the opportunity in 2021 to  invest in funds  supporting ...
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The Fund for Women and Girls’ Community-Based Grants Allocation Committee Awards $239,680 in Grants

The Fund for Women and Girls' Girls Advisory Board
Thursday, June 23, 2022
... Fund for Women and Girls has awarded $239,680 in grants to 30 non-profit organizations serving the needs of women and ... essential work of our grantee partners who work tirelessly to better the lives of women and girls in our communities. ... partners. Additional funding was awarded through ‘Moving Her Forward’ Impact Grants, a grantmaking program ...
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BIPOC Artists Receive More than $1 Million in Fellowships Through Philadelphia’s Cultural Treasures Program

Philadelphia’s Cultural Treasures 2024 Fellows
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
... Eleven fellowships totaling $1,185,000 have been awarded to Black, Latino, Asian, and Indigenous Philadelphia artists. ... cultural landscape for more than 20 years, using the arts to preserve a cultural heritage, shine a light on important ... from $75,000 to $120,000 in unrestricted funds, with the higher amounts awarded to artists whose contributions have ...

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

Donor Collaboration
Monday, October 21, 2019
Originally posted to the National Philanthropic Trusts' blog, The ... the changes to these public spaces and promotes economic opportunity by contracting with diverse local businesses. ... in the state’s Guaranteed Savings Plan for the baby’s higher education expenses, which includes college and ...

Philly Counts, Philanthropy Network Launch Fund to Support 2020 Census

Thursday, August 8, 2019
The Philly Counts 2020 Action Fund seeks to support Philadelphia’s efforts to ensure a complete count of all residents in the upcoming ... Fund will provide grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000. Higher grant requests may be considered on a case-by-case ...
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City Announces Awardees of $1.5 Million 2024 Illuminate the Arts Grant

2024 Illuminate the Arts Grants
Friday, November 8, 2024
... and the Illuminate the Arts Grant Committee are pleased to announce that 730 of Philadelphia’s individual artists, ... the Arts Grant (ITAG) launched on August 12, 2024 to continue to financially support and uplift ... sectors including: arts and culture venues, cultural event production, dance, design, education, fashion, literary ...

The Fund for Women and Girls Announces Leadership Transition

Michelle Legaspi Sánchez
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
... for the future, and we are thrilled for Michelle’s new opportunity,” says Judi Bell, Past Chair of the Board of ... Fund and Michelle have blossomed as we have grown together to meet the ever-evolving needs of women and girls in Chester ... through GirlGov Chester County and the Girls in Action Summit. Expanding trust-based grants and implementing ...
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City of Philadelphia and PIDC Open Applications to Philadelphia COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund

Philadelphia COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund
Monday, March 23, 2020
... a more-than-$9 million grant and loan program designed to support Philadelphia small businesses, help maintain ... jobs impacted by the spread of the virus. In addition to the $9 million commitment of City and PIDC funds, an ... . The City will also continue to explore additional relief options for businesses of all sizes that are made available ...
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Francis J. Myers Recreation Center Rebuild Project Awarded $4.5 Million in State Funding

Francis J. Myers Recreation Center Rebuild Project
Thursday, April 28, 2022
... McClinton this week announced the approval of $4.5 million to invest in much needed improvements at the Francis J. Myers ... held their first community engagement and design event for the second phase of the project - residents can ... Rebuild Executive Director.  “We are overjoyed at the opportunity to grow our impact at this very important site ...

William Penn Foundation announces new grants

Monday, December 16, 2019
... recently awarded 22 grants, totaling almost $15 million, to support education in Philadelphia. Engaged Families grants were awarded to: Carnegie Hall Corporation to pilot and evaluate a music-based family engagement program ...

The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia announces Kathryn Epps Roberson as the next President and Chief Executive Officer

Kathryn Epps Roberson
Thursday, June 15, 2023
... of The Fund since 2015. Roberson has dedicated her career to maximizing resources for the betterment of the city of ... stakeholder engagement and an entrepreneurial background to The Fund. Since 2018, she has served as the first ... how The Fund can make the most impact in the district moving forward. The Fund for the School District of ...
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Reflections on the election and our purpose

And still hope rises
Thursday, November 7, 2024
... surveys, strategy committee meetings, and more—exploring a core question: What is the Network's purpose?   ... across our region and nation had a wide range of reactions to the results, we can all appreciate not only how divided ... a Network and reinvigorate our common purpose, we have an opportunity—and consistent with what you have said, a ...

Chester County Fund for Women and Girls’ Grants Allocation Committee Awards $217,000 in Grants

CCFWG 2019 Grants Celebration
Monday, July 8, 2019
... for Women and Girls (CCFWG) has awarded $217,000 in grants to 27 non-profit organizations serving the needs of women and ... and The Clinic. Additional funding was awarded through ‘Moving Her Forward’ Impact Grants, a grantmaking program ... Legaspi Sánchez, Executive Director, in response to the event’s theme of “Be Brave.” To date, CCFWG has ...
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Philadelphia Health Partnership Launches 25th Milestone Year with Kickoff and News of Celebration Plans

Friday, March 17, 2023
... recently launched its 25th anniversary with a breakfast event hosted by Board Treasurer and Glenmede President Peter ... grantees, former and current board members, and partners to the Glemede headquarters to reconnect with colleagues and ... particularly those that have faced barriers to opportunity. Our grantmaking, partnerships and advocacy ...
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Hamilton Family Charitable Trust appoints President Chekemma Fulmore-Townsend

Chekemma Fulmore-Townsend
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
... budgeting and community outreach. She will report directly to the HFCT Board of Directors. “Chekemma’s expertise, enthusiasm and commitment to supporting educational excellence will be an outstanding addition to the Hamilton Family Charitable Trust leadership team,” ...
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WOMEN’S WAY Receives Grant to Advance the Financial Health of Women in the Philadelphia Region

WOMEN'S WAY Gender Wealth Institute
Thursday, April 13, 2023
... has teamed up with JPMorgan Chase’s Women on The Move to positively impact the economic security of women, girls, ... PA (April 13, 2023) – WOMEN’S WAY is excited to announce its collaboration with JPMorgan Chase to build the wealth and financial health of women, girls, and ...

Impact100 Philadelphia Awards $420,000 In Eight Grants and Awards

Impact100 Philadelphia 2021 Grant Awards
Friday, June 4, 2021
... award of $420,000 in unrestricted funds to eight nonprofit organizations in the region. Representing ... parent, and homeless families in Philadelphia through higher education, affordable housing, supportive services, ... children and adults. Sisters Returning Home improves the options for women coming home to Philadelphia after serving ...
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