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Equity, collaboration and asset framing: Smart ideas from Philanthropy Network’s 2018 conference

Flyground
Monday, November 5, 2018
Via By  Julie Zeglen  / STAFF Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia Executive Director Sidney Hargro has spoken at length about the need for cross-sector collaboration  and new ways of operating to solve Philadelphia’s biggest ...
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Foundations' Executive Director Ron Bernstein Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award

Ron Bernstein
Friday, May 31, 2019
... Partnership is pleased to announce that its Executive Director, Ron Bernstein, has been awarded a Lifetime ... also help effect positive change in the community.   As Executive Director of Foundations Community Partnership, ...
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$10.6 Million Boost Will Close Key Gaps In Regional Circuit Trails Network

Friday, June 1, 2018
... multi-use trails throughout southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. With the goal of an 800-mile system of ... Trails. The Circuit Trails is one of the largest trail networks in the United States. Once complete, this system ... foster creativity that enhances civic life, and advance philanthropy in the Philadelphia region. In partnership with ...
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United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey and Comcast Launch Nonprofit Finance Accelerator to Strengthen Nonprofit Community

Nonprofit Finance Accelerator
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
... via United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey UW_NPOaccelerator.png   PHILADELPHIA, PA (March ... Nonprofit Finance Fund, said Dalila Wilson-Scott, Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at ... Studio Group, Sky Studios, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, Peacock, NBC News, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky ...

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
... : Abby Douglas, 330-208-5554, adouglas@uwgpsnj.org   The new PHL COVID-19 Fund will assist non-profits on the ... response. The Fund is a shining example of government, philanthropy, and business coming together to respond to the ... effort. Fund leadership, along with a diverse coalition of philanthropy, government and business partners, will continue ...
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New Report on Nonprofit Financial Health Pre-Pandemic Serves as a Wake-Up Call

The Financial Heath of Greater Philadelphia Nonprofits 2020
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
... and the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey , released a new report today at Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia’s SPARX ... of the data provided by the Nonprofit Repositioning Fund Director Nadya Shmavonian. This new tool can support efforts ...

Philadelphia Health Partnership Designates Funds to Support the Launch of Two New Early Childhood Programs

Thursday, September 8, 2022
... Health Partnership (PHP) announces its support of two new programs focused on the health and well-being of young ... of the new Fund’s purpose,” said Ann Marie Healy, Executive Director of Philadelphia Health Partnership. “Ensuring the ...

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation names new CEO

Tuesday, February 14, 2017
... Princeton, N.J. —Richard Besser, MD, former acting director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... and medical editor, has been named president and chief executive officer of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ... as a pediatrician with the Children's Aid Society in New York City, and he is currently a Professor of Pediatrics ...
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New grocery store experiment hopes to inspire learning

"Talk it Up"
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
... education right away to be meaningful," said Jenny Bogoni, executive director of the  Read By 4th Campaig n , a early literacy ... they have a replicable, effective formula, expanding to new locations won't require much more than the blessing of ...
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The Presser Foundation announces more than $71,000 in new special project grants to music organizations

Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Press release The Presser Foundation is pleased to announce new Special Project single year and multi-year grants ... States dedicated solely to music education and music philanthropy. The Presser Foundation considers applications ... committed to equitable, transparent, and forward-thinking philanthropy. For more information:  ...
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Philadelphia Food Justice Initiative Announces New Grant Awards to Increase Health Food Access in Philadelphia

Reinvestment Fund Food Justice Initiative
Thursday, January 27, 2022
... just food system in Philadelphia. Six of the grantees are new recipients, while the other six received continuation ... COVID-19 pandemic,” said Molly Hartman, Senior Program Director at Reinvestment Fund. “We are proud to join the ... .. Philadelphia Food Justice Initiative Announces New Grant Awards to Increase Health Food Access in ...

Philanthropy's Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak

Philanthropy's Response to Coronavirus
Monday, March 2, 2020
... pandemic continues to impact our lives and communities, philanthropy is adapting its practices and partnering to ... YPTC (YourPart-Time Controller) Staying Afloat Resources Page COVID-19 Tools and Resources for Nonprofits | Nonprofit ... and shareable -- please add to it and share it with your networks. How To Facilitate Effective Virtual Meetings | ...
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New Regional COVID-19 Response Dashboard analyzes more than $40M in giving from 13 shared funds in Greater Philadelphia

Wednesday, September 30, 2020
... Philadelphia region, whose giving is measured by the new Regional COVID-19 Response Dashboard .  Developed by the Center for High Impact Philanthropy (CHIP) at the University of Pennsylvania and ... response to COVID-19,” said Kat Rosqueta, Founding Executive Director of CHIP . “By visualizing what’s been ...

Philanthropy represented on new Philadelphia City Council Special Committee on Poverty Reduction and Prevention

Philadelphia City Council
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
... be released at a final hearing before the end of the year. Philanthropy Network's Sidney Hargro and United Way's Bill ... Committee and download the report, Narrowing the Gap . Philanthropy represented on new Philadelphia City Council Special Committee on Poverty ...

Philadelphia Foundation Announces Winners of Key to Community Grants

Key to Community Grants
Thursday, August 1, 2019
... justice process. Third Place Grant Winner for $33,000:  New Leash on Life USA ., to pair at-risk shelter dogs with ... co-presenters and independent experts in the fields of philanthropy and community solutions was tasked with ... & CEO of the Philadelphia Foundation and Diane Melley, Executive Director of PF’s Second Century Initiatives & ...

Independence Foundation Announces CEO’s Retirement

Susan Sherman
Thursday, July 11, 2024
... Board has initiated a comprehensive process to select a new CEO and will consider both internal and external ... a more humane & beautiful place.” said Jane Golden, Executive Director & Founder of Mural Arts Philadelphia. ... said, “Susan is a strategic and impactful leader in philanthropy. Her commitment to the Philadelphia region is ...
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John Churchill appointed Knight Foundation’s Philadelphia program director

John Churchill
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
... to announce the appointment of  John Churchill  as the new  Philadelphia program  director. A lifelong resident of Philadelphia and a strong ... brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in executive leadership. His success and accomplishments in his ...
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Over $10 Million in New Funding to Strengthen Philadelphia-Area Cultural Groups and Artists

BalletX company performs choreographer Jennifer Archibald’s Maslow’s Peak, 2024. Photo by Whitney Browne, courtesy of BalletX.
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
... million in unrestricted fellowships to 12 local artists. New this year, the Center’s “Evolving Futures” awards ... Futures grants this year,” says Paula Marincola, executive director of The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage. “We are ...
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