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William Penn Foundation Announces Hilary Rhodes as New Director of Evaluation and Learning

Hilary Rhodes
Monday, January 29, 2018
... program for the foundation, which will promote and support the foundation’s strategic use of evaluation to improve the effectiveness of its grantmaking across all ... of our grantmaking, and learn how we can strengthen our work moving forward for the benefit of the communities we ...
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BMe founder Trabian Shorters: The philanthropic sector is thinking about equity all wrong

Trabian Shorters
Thursday, October 25, 2018
... for Philanthropy Network's 2018 Fall Conference, ONRAMPS to EQUITY in ACTION . By Julie Zeglen Asset framing : the shift to narratives that define a people by their aspirations and assets rather than their ... framing when talking and thinking about the people their work is serving. “It’s different even from telling ...
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Opinion | As Philly’s historical organizations struggle, partnerships are key by Nadya K. Shmavonian

Historical Society photo by Heather Khalifa
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
... has laid off 30 percent of its staff  as it searches for a viable strategic alliance. Philadelphia is the birthplace ... we cannot sustain two vital cultural and academic centers to celebrate that rich legacy. If these long-standing local ... in 2015 by a group of funders (now numbering 10) to support thoughtful exploration and implementation of ...

Unprecedented program aims to ‘Rebuild’ Philadelphia, serve as national community investment model

Monday, October 2, 2017
... annual meeting of the park and recreation community, over a three-day period conference attendees were presented ... ) initiative — From ‘Reimagining the  Civic Commons  to Rebuilding Civic Infrastructure.’ “Philadelphia has ... confidence in Rebuild, but also for all the insights and support they supplied along the way to get us here. This ...

2020 Complete Count Committee Recommends State Funding To Ensure Accurate Census In PA

Monday, May 20, 2019
... Count Commission is requesting state funding be added to the 2019-20 budget totaling an amount equal to $1 per person currently residing in the state to ensure a complete and accurate census count in 2020. “For every ... census is state funding for census education, outreach and assistance. Sims led a group of commissioners to determine ...
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Foundations Community Partnership Board Awards Nearly $185,000 to Local Nonprofits

Monday, July 17, 2023
... (FCP) Board of Directors awarded nearly $185,000 in grants to 24 non-profit organizations, including 12 Bucks Innovation ... families in Bucks County, while Capital Improvement Grants support structural improvements to facilities, renovations, ... rebuild a flood damaged playground area. Network of Victim Assistance To support the installation of a new security ...

Knight Foundation gives $4M for citywide conversation about park over I-95

Tuesday, September 18, 2018
By Jake Blumgart, Reporter | PLAN PHILLY A newly funded citywide public engagement campaign will be designed to give all Philadelphians a chance to shape plans for a new waterfront park over I-95 at Penn's ...

William Penn Foundation funds will help PA 2020 Census efforts

Tuesday, September 3, 2019
... 2020 Census outreach efforts in Pennsylvania. The money is to help the Keystone Counts coalition, a nonpartisan group of organizations working across the ... foundation announced Tuesday. “This funding support will help us dramatically increase the field campaign ...
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Independence Blue Cross Foundation Collaborates with Temple University to Create a Pathway to Nursing for Students of Color

Independence Blue Cross Foundation
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
... College of Public Health and Department of Nursing  to create a direct pathway to nursing from high school to ... to full scholarships, students will receive academic support including paid internships, learning communities and ... the Healthcare Scholars Pipeline Program. We are proud to work with Temple University and Philadelphia-area high ...
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VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn announces first round North Penn Unity Grants

VNA Foundation
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
... the first round of its  North Penn Unity Grant  program, to the following organizations:  Volunteer Medical Service ... $5,000 The North Penn Unity Grant program represents a departure from the VNA Foundation’s traditional form of ... within 30-60 days of submission  General Operating support:  All grants will be made in the form of General ...
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Brandywine Health Foundation announces community service award winners

Sam Brown and Sandra Simmons
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
... local heroes who have made meaningful contributions to the Coatesville community. During a worldwide pandemic and major social unrest, Samuel Brown ... Simmons emerged as local changemakers who provided the support and inspiration necessary for members of our ...
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The Philadelphia Foundation and Reinvestment Fund Launch PhilaImpact Fund

Monday, April 30, 2018
... Fund announced the launch of  PhilaImpactFund , a new place-based impact investment opportunity targeted to the Greater Philadelphia region. The Fund is believed to ... their capital into neighborhood development projects that support regional growth and local initiatives in the ...

City Announces Final Round of Anti-Violence Community Expansion Grant Program Awardees

Wednesday, December 8, 2021
... bringing the total amount distributed through this program to the total $13.5 million allocated for the Community ... Day Rally Committee); Black Muslim Men United for a Better Philadelphia; Nicetown CDC; Mercy Neighborhood ... get funding to community organizations doing anti-violence work on the ground in our neighborhoods quickly and ...
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GSK awards Greater Philadelphia nonprofits making a dynamic IMPACT on health outcomes

GSK
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Ten nonprofits will each receive $40,000 to support healthy eating, youth mentorship, employment ... of African-American Youth, Inc. @idaayinc Justice At Work @JusticeAtWorkPA PAR-Recycle Works @PARRecycleWorks ...
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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?   Among the ... consistent themes is that philanthropy is stronger when we work together, strengthen existing bonds, create new ... across our region and nation had a wide range of reactions to the results, we can all appreciate not only how divided ...

HealthSpark Foundation launches new Safety New Resiliency Initiative

Wednesday, December 20, 2017
HealthSpark Foundation is pleased to launch its new Safety Net Resiliency Initiative. Over the ... system – and the organizations that contribute to and support the system – to weather uncertainty and meet the ... in recognition of the time they will invest in this work. The deadline to apply to participate is January 22, ...
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William Penn Foundation announces grants for Creative Communities, Great Learning and Watershed

Thursday, June 6, 2019
... four Great Leanring grants totaling more than $2.8 million to support education in Philadelphia. As part of the Creative ... pursue their missions and produce innovative, high-quality work. In the Watershed Protection Program , a two-year ...

Philadelphia Foundation Announces $2.9 Million in Grants to Nearly 100 Nonprofit Organizations

Philadelphia Foundation
Thursday, December 12, 2024
... from these new funds. “Philadelphia Foundation is proud to announce nearly $3 million in grants to support nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable residents ... support our community partners to continue their vital work in breaking the cycle of poverty, strengthening ...

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