Connelly Foundation Welcomes New Senior Staff
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
The Connelly Foundation announced the appointment of Fran Burns as Chief Operating Officer and Tim Durkin as Vice President for Grantmaking.
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Sidney Hargro named to Generocity's 2018 Leaders List
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Philanthropy Network's Executive Director Sidney Hargro is among 12 people of color on Generocity's Leader List 2018, spotlighting those who are doing exceptional work to strengthen Philly’s social impact sector.
The Starting Line: Behind a Push by Foundations to Expand Access to Childcare in Their Cities
Thursday, September 6, 2018
The Reinvestment Fund is coordinating efforts in several cities, including Philadelphia, to expand access to high-quality childcare using detailed analysis of existing local supply and demand.
The Philadelphia Foundation Hosts Inspiring Exhibition of Art Created by Individuals Living with Dementia
Monday, September 10, 2018
The new exhibit at The Philadelphia Foundation's Community Art Gallery titled “It Feels like Freedom” features works created by individuals living with memory loss, dementia and chronic illness.
New grocery store experiment hopes to inspire learning
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
The new "Talk It Up" program seeded by the William Penn Foundation seeks to make grocery shopping an opportunity for interaction and learning between parents and children.
Knight Foundation gives $4M for citywide conversation about park over I-95
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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 Landing.
Govenor Wolf Creates Commission to Ensure Fair, Accurate Count in 2020 Census
Friday, September 14, 2018
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed an Executive Order establishing a new commission that will coordinate Pennsylvania’s involvement with the U.S. Census Bureau to ensure a fair and accurate count in 2020.
Bartol Foundation names 2018 George Bartol Award Winner
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
The Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation announced the selection of Sister Cities Girlchoir (SCG) as the winner of the 2018 George Bartol Arts Education Award.
Opinion | Solving Philly’s poverty issues takes consistent, relentless effort by Mayor Jim Kenney
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Mayor Kenney arugues that ultimately, the best ways to reduced Philadelphia's systemic, intergenerational poverty are to improve educational and economic opportunities, and to empower residents with the resources they need to get family-sustaining jobs.
On the Table Philly returns for 2018
Thursday, September 20, 2018
The Philadelphia Foundation and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation are once again partnering to bring On the Table to Greater Philadelphia.
Special Report: Corporate Philanthropy
Sunday, September 23, 2018
This special story package from the Philadelphia Inquirer spotlights how Philadelphia area businesses and nonprofits are contributing to our community.
Eagles' Chris Long Teams Up With United Way And Philadelphia's Read By 4th Campaign To Increase Early Literacy
Friday, September 28, 2018
OPINION | Instead of blaming government for Philly’s poverty problems, we must band together
Monday, October 1, 2018
Via Philly.com | By Bill Golderer, president and CEO of United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
In Pennsylvania, three newsrooms are teaming up to cover state government
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and LNP Media Group announced Spotlight PA, a new collaboration aimed at rebuilding state government coverage.
The Genuardi Family Foundation Announces New Leadership
Thursday, October 4, 2018
The Genuardi Family Foundation elected Beth Genuardi Borrelli as President of the Board, and named Marisa Ferst as their new Executive Director.
Glenmede’s Nina L. Cohen Appointed to Exponent Philanthropy Board of Directors
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Nina L. Cohen, Director of Endowment & Foundation Advisory at Glenmede, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Exponent Philanthropy.
$50,000 in Grants To Be Awarded Through On the Table Philly
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
The Philadelphia Foundation will award up to $50,000 in grants to help transform ideas generated during November 8th’s On the Table Philly into tangible initiatives that improve the Greater Philadelphia Region.
October 2018 Rebuild Update
Friday, October 19, 2018
Read the latest developments about the City of Philadelphia's Rebuild initiative.
BMe founder Trabian Shorters: The philanthropic sector is thinking about equity all wrong
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Learn to cut the stigmatizing labels. DEI expert and social entrepreneur Trabian Shorters is speaking at Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia's fall conference on Nov. 2, 2018.
The Foundation for Delaware County Awards Over $1.1 Million to Local Nonprofits
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
In its first major round of grantmaking, The Foundation for Delaware County announced $1,165,000 in awards through 46 grants to 42 area non-profits.