Pensions & Investments: It's racial bias, not merely an issue of access
Published:
08/2019
... outreach to minority talent in the field, and that Black fund managers must overcome racial bias to win institutional ...
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The Status of Women in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania: 2018 Report
Published:
04/2019
The report is an in-depth baseline needs assessment of women in Montgomery County, PA and explores eight major areas affecting the lives of women: employment and earnings; work and family; poverty and opportunity; health and well-being; reproductive rights and infant health; violence and safety; political participation; and women veterans.
What’s Race Got to Do With It? Equity and Philanthropic Evaluation Practice
Published:
10/2018
An increasing number of foundations are embracing racial equity/equity as a core value, and it is influencing how they see themselves and operate. However, evaluation has for the most part remained untouched. Knowing how race/racism has influenced both, philanthropy and evaluation, deepens our understanding of how philanthropic evaluation practice may unintentionally reinforce racism. Equitable evaluation shifts the current evaluation paradigm to one that centers equity/racial equity, so that it is more aligned with the values and intentions of current day philanthropic endeavors.
Philadelphia Impact Investment Landscape Scan
Published:
05/2019
Through a series of interviews, roundtables, and a short survey, Philanthropy Network and Urbane Development gathered input from key stakeholders in the Philadelphia region who are involved (or want to be involved) in impact investing in order to better understand their priorities, needs, and challenges and to identify key opportunities to facilitate further impact investments in the region.
How to think about power (especially if you have some)
Published:
02/2019
In this case study of the Chorus Foundation, Farhad Ebrahimi shares how exploring relationships between economic, political and cultural power has been a game changer for their climate philanthropy.
Pride of Place: Sustaining a Family Commitment to Geography
Published:
07/2019
How has place-based family philanthropy evolved over time? Rather than look first to comparing the contrasting decisions—why a place or issue basis for giving—this study is designed to examine how family foundations and funds committed to place are sustaining (or not sustaining) that commitment over generations.
Keystone Policy Series: Census 2020 (4.11.19)
Published:
04/2019
An update for Pennsylvania funders on national, statewide and local activities currently being undertaken – and where philanthropy can continue to play a role – to ensure a fair and accurate census count.
Benchmarking Survey: Electronic Payments to Grantees
Published:
04/2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the transition to remote work has presented numerous challenges for nonprofits and foundations alike. With most grantees working off-site, foundations need to consider the most effective and cost-efficient way to get funds to them beyond mailing checks. This resource includes the results of a Philanthropy Network benchmarking survey of e-payment practices in relation to grantmaking and two discussion threads found on PEAK Grantmaking's Open Forum.
Census Update from the Bauman Foundation #3 (5.1.18)
Published:
05/2018
... Conference on Civil and Human Rights, NALEO Educational Fund, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC – three ... funds to help carry out the plan. More is described below. Next Steps for Funders As funders, we will need to work ...
Guidance for Place-Based Funders to Address Political Violence Before and After the 2020 Election
Published:
10/2020
This guide is designed to help local place-based funders invest quickly in leaders and organizations who are poised to address the threat of political violence around the United States election in 2020.
Philanthropy Network Benchmarking Scan prepared by Frontline Solutions
Published:
09/2021
[2021] As part of Philanthropy Network's Strategic Transformation Initative, Frontline Solutions conducted a literature review of organizations that support philanthropic entities and initiatives, as well as the strategies they have begun to employ in the current social and political environment.
Keystone Policy Webinar: Census 2020 - What PA Funders Need to Know
Published:
03/2018
In this inaugural call of the 2018 Keystone Policy Webinar Series, ...
Learning in Philanthropy: A Guidebook
Published:
05/2019
... provides a solid basis for thinking and talking about the next steps in your organization’s learning work. It is ...
The Philanthropy Framework
Published:
03/2019
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors has released The Philanthropy Framework, a tool for analysis and planning to guide emerging and established philanthropies to better align resources for maximum impact.
Global Media Philanthropy: What Funders Need to Know About Data, Trends and Pressing Issues Facing the Field
Published:
04/2019
With support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Media Impact Funders has been researching trends, challenges and opportunities for global media funding.
Placed-Based Impact Investing: Three Briefs for Practitioners
Published:
06/2019
... these efforts and facilitate lesson sharing, the Urban Institute and Mission Investors Exchange have produced a set ...
Southeastern Pennsylvania Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)
Published:
06/2019
(Executive Summary) A group of local hospitals and health systems convened to develop this first-ever Southeastern PA (SEP) Regional CHNA with specific focus on Bucks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties.
Small Funders Webinar: Finding and Using Data to Make Smarter Grants
Published:
05/2018
... of the needs and challenges in the communities where we fund, and to help us make smarter decisions when assessing ... www.policymap.com , is a product of The Reinvestment Fund, and allows for the mapping of data on demographic ... and more. John Barber III, Chief Development Officer, The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia Philly ...
Self-Dealing: A Concise Guide For Foundation Board and Staff
An overview on the self-dealing law, including definitions, common problem areas, exceptions, penalties, and resources.
Talent Justice Toolkit
Published:
06/2019
... nonprofit career lifecycle. In addition to this toolkit, Fund The People has also released a report that offers ...