Rebuild Update - December 2018
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Philanthropy Network is pleased to announce an 18-month grant extension from the William Penn Foundation
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The Board of Directors of the VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn Announces Two New Changes for 2019
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Changes at the VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn in 2019 include a leadership transition and a change in its status from a public charity to a private foundation.
Seybert Foundation Announces Management Transition
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
The Seybert Foundation announced the appointment of Theresa Jackson as their new Manager beginning in February, 2019. Jackson succeeds Diana Loukedis Doherty, who has served in the role since 2011.
2019 Philanthropy Trends to Watch
Monday, January 7, 2019
National Philanthropic Trust Presdient & CEO Eileen Heisman shares her three predicitons for philanthropy in 2019.
Foundations Community Partnership Board Approves 21 Grant Awards Totaling $165,000 to Benefit Bucks Non-Profits
Monday, January 14, 2019
Deepen, Connect, and Recharge – Thoughts on Philanthropy Network's 2018 Equity Symposium
Monday, November 19, 2018
DEI Committee member Tia Burroughs reflects on Philanthropy Network's 2018 EQUITY Symposium, Laying the Foundation for Racial Equity in Grantmaking.
2019 A Look Ahead – From Building to Relevant Action
Monday, January 14, 2019
With the start of a new year, Sidney Hargro previews Philanthropy Network's leadership priorities for 2019 around Policy, Equity and Social Innovation.
Phoenixville Community Health Foundation CEO Louis J. Beccaria To Retire In 2019
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
The Phoenixville Community Health Foundation’s Board of Directors announces President & CEO Louis J. Beccaria’s plan to retire in 2019 after 21 years of serving as chief executive.
The Philadelphia Foundation Announces On The Table Philly “Activate” Mini-Grants
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
The Philadelphia Foundation announced 43 projects selected for $1,000 “Activate” mini-grants to help transform ideas generated during last year’s On the Table Philly into tangible initiatives that will improve the Greater Philadelphia region.
Are Philly-area nonprofits really making a difference? Foundations put up $3 million to find out
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Local funders are partnering with the New York-based Edna McConnell Clark Foundation on the RISE (Readiness, Implementation, Sustainability for Effectiveness) Partnership, a two-year effort to invest $3 million to build the capacity of Philadelphia-area nonprofits to evaluate their impact.
How Mission-Aligned Investments Helped the Patricia Kind Family Foundation Expand Its Reach
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Starting in 2000, the Patricia Kind Family Foundation began its journey to move its endowment into mission-aligned investments in order to more directly impact the communities it supports.
The Rider-Pool Foundation Announces Grant Awards for Lehigh Valley Programs
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Allentown-based Rider-Pool Foundation awarded $376,000 to Lehigh Valley organizations focusing on addressing and improving quality of life for residents through education, housing, culture, arts and human services.
United Way Receives More Than $1 Million from Lincoln Financial Group Employees for Sixth Straight Year
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Lincoln Financial Group announced that its employees have raised approximately $1.1 million for United Way organizations across the country during its annual month-long campaign, which took place in October 2018.
Lenfest Institute for Journalism Announces Local News Sustainability Grants
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
The Lenfest Institute for Journalism announced 13 winners of its latest grant programs, aimed at fulfilling its mission of supporting sustainable models for local journalism and information in service of democratic society.
Awards Celebrate Our Region's Social Innovators
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
The annual Greater Philadelphia Social Innovations Awards honor our region's most passionate social innovators, entrepreneurs and changemakers. This year's awards celebrated the theme: Innovating Ideas, Revolutionizing Realities.
A digital effort to fight hunger in Montgomery County
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Antihunger agencies helped create online ordering from food pantries to help people overcome some of the barriers to access, including limited hours, the stigma of lining up for charitable food, difficulty finding adequate transportation, and physical disabilities.
Mayor Kenney Signs Executive Order Establishing Philly Counts 2020
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Mayor Jim Kenney signed an Executive Order establishing the Philly Counts 2020 office and the formation of the Complete Count Committee.
Census 2020: Your Family Foundation Needs to Engage
Monday, January 28, 2019
The 2020 Census may seem overwhelming or distant, but it is important for not only philanthropy and your family foundation, but for our democracy.
Wells Fargo Appoints New Wells Fargo Regional Foundation Executive Director
Monday, January 14, 2019
Aishah Miller has been named the new Executive Director of The Wells Fargo Regional Foundation and the Wells Fargo Regional Community Development Corporation (CDC).
The Philadelphia Foundation Announces 2019 Grantmaking Programs
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
In recognition of its important 100th year milestone, The Philadelphia Foundation has an exciting impactful year planned. In addition to the new grantmaking programs they have rolled out over the past two years, the foundation will support special initiatives available only this year.