The Case for Funding Black-Led Social Change: Case Statement
Published:
03/2017
... by the nation’s largest foundations is specifically targeted to the Black community. Calling investment in Black-led social change a “moral ...
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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.
Anchor Collaboratives: Building Bridges With Place-Based Partnerships and Anchor Institutions
The Democracy Collaborative’s report Anchor Collaboratives: Building Bridges with Place-Based Partnerships and Anchor Institutions discusses the role of anchor institutions and collaboratives in leveraging the power of their economic assets to address social and economic disparities and to revitalize local communities.
Common Goals, Different Approaches: How Five Cities Reimagined Their Public Spaces
Published:
04/2019
A new report from JOHN S. AND JAMES L. KNIGHT FOUNDATION showcases how Philadelphia and four other cities have reimagined their public spaces as part of a national initiative called Reimagining the Civic Commons.
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.
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.
The Impact of Youth Civic Engagement on Community Health, Safety, and Equity
Published:
04/2019
... Depending on the area a child is more likely to experience community violence by living in a neighborhood with ... affluent one. With this issue in mind, health equity and community safety in America will require radical imagination, ... has seen before. The Impact of Youth Civic Engagement on Community Health, Safety, and Equity ...
Culture, Heritage, and Place: How Media Amplifies Community Narrative
Published:
05/2021
... voice. Culture, Heritage, and Place: How Media Amplifies Community Narrative ...
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.
Giving in Numbers: 2018
Published:
10/2018
In the latest edition of its research of corporate social investment has found that leading corporations are ... highlights the prominent features of corporate societal investment. Giving in Numbers: 2018 ...
Census Update from the Bauman Foundation #2 (4.19.18)
Published:
04/2018
... a taxable expenditure. Public charities, including community foundations, are permitted to engage in limited ...
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.
Fellowship Industry Report
Published:
12/2020
In 2020, ProFellow, the leading online resource for information on professional and academic fellowships,partnered with IREX to produce the 2020 Fellowship Industry Report.
Nonprofit Impact Matters: How America’s Charitable Nonprofits Strengthen Communities and Improve Lives
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Published:
09/2019
The National Council of Nonprofits has compiled in one convenient spot the latest data on the national scope and impact of charitable nonprofits.
Impact of COVID-19 on Nonprofits in the Greater Philadelphia Region By Counties Served
Published:
05/2020
... used to tailor response efforts to support our nonprofit community and ensure those in greatest need can access ...
2018 Diversity Among Philanthropic Professionals Report
Published:
11/2019
In 2018, Funders for LGBTQ Issues set out to survey the board and staff of foundations in order to identify how many LGBTQ people worked in philanthropy. In the process, the organization realized that it had an opportunity to not only ask about sexual orientation and gender identity but also to inquire about a range of personal identifiers. With the inaugural Diversity Among Philanthropic Professionals (DAPP) Survey, Funders for LGBTQ Issues asked participants to identify their role within their foundation, their age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and ethnicity, and disability status. This report lays out the results of the DAPP survey in aggregate form.
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.
COVID-19: Nelson Foundation's Grantee Communications
Published:
04/2020
Proactive communication with your grantees is essential during times of disaster. The Nelson Foundation has kindly agreed to share some of their COVID-19 grantee email communications with Philanthropy Network membership.
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.
Census Update from the Bauman Foundation #3 (5.1.18)
Published:
05/2018
... census have direct impact on work that will happen in your community. Fortunately, funding mechanisms are already in ... additional funding comes, there will be a fifth minority community added and more language testing in the other ...