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Plan to arrive early to take advantage of this time to network with colleagues and visit with our sponsors who provide professional services to philanthropy and nonprofits.
Morning Networking and Breakfast Sponsored by:
As CEO of the Skillman Foundation, Tonya Allen's work centers on pursuing, executing and investing in ideas that improve her hometown of Detroit and increase opportunities for its people, especially children, who live in under-resourced communities.
In 2016, Liz Dozier launched Chicago Beyond, an impact investor that backs the fight for youth equity by fueling ideas, organizations, and people.
WELCOME: Jennifer Pedroni, Board Chair, Philanthropy Network
OPENING REMARKS: Sidney Hargro, President, Philanthropy Network
Workshop Track #1: Innovation
Dynamic Data: Using Data to Inform Funding & Program Decisions -- Columbus Ballroom A
Funders and nonprofits are increasingly utilizing data to help inform their decision-making and develop solutions to pressing community needs. Workshop participants will learn from data-informed organizations about how they are using data to build in-depth community profiles to guide funding and program planning.
Workshop Track #1: Innovation
Impact Matters: Communicating Funding & Program Impact to Your “Community” -- Columbus Ballroom A
Come on in, grab your favorite cup of joe (or tea, water, etc), and get to know the virtual world that SPARX is inhabiting. This is a great way to familiarize yourself with how to navigate through the conference platform, get your questions answered and receive assistance before the show begins. We will open with a short overview of the platform and then answer any questions.
Over the next four days, you will join your community to begin the process of re-envisioning our collective future and exploring bold new ways we can work together to build a more just and equitable Greater Philadelphia. Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia President Sidney Hargro, Philanthropy Network Chair Ashley Del Bianco, and your SPARX Facilitators, Eric M Bailey and Yvonne Moore will share with you where Philanthropy Network is currently and where it is moving to and more importantly, how you are key to creating a movement.
Many scholars have been clear that to understand the music of African Americans one must do so in tandem with the community that created this music and within its historic context, as well. It has also been argued that African American history is American history. This presentation will examine the music of the Negro Spirituals, the wisdom contained therein, as well as the historic context of slavery that birthed this music.
Join us to learn more about Media 2070. Media 2070, a national initiative that is making the case and building a movement -- for media reparations.
Journalism has the ability to move people to love each other, to stand up for justice and to demand change. As the Chief Storyteller at Love Now Media, Jos Duncan uses her strength and passion to build empathy through impact strategy, participatory design, and storytelling to advocate for social justice and wellness. Join us as Jos shares the story of her work to elevate and celebrate love stories that teach us compassion, uncover truth and foster healing.
Breakout Conversations:
1. Understanding Bias
2. Building Just Communities
3. Making Smart Investment Decisions to Promote a More Just Society
4. Movement Building with Nonprofit & Funders
5. Trust-Based Philanthropy
6. Connecting Wealth and Privilege to Purpose
7. COVID-19 & Small Businesses