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Giving in Numbers: 2018
In the latest edition of its research of corporate social investment has found that leading corporations are intensifying efforts to meet key societal needs around the world. It is based on data from 252 companies and not only presents a profile of corporate philanthropy and employee engagement, but also includes a Trends Summary that highlights the prominent features of corporate societal investment.
Benchmarking Survey: Electronic Payments to Grantees
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.
Anchored in Place: How Funders Are Helping Anchor Institutions Strengthen Local Economies
This report by the Funders’ Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities examines the potential of anchor institutions hold to create lasting and sustainable change—and illustrates how funders are working with anchor institutions to create healthier, more equitable, and economically vibrant places to live and work.
Common Goals, Different Approaches: How Five Cities Reimagined Their Public Spaces
Fellowship Industry Report
In 2020, ProFellow, the leading online resource for information on professional and academic fellowships,partnered with IREX to produce the 2020 Fellowship Industry Report.
Women Give 2019: Gender and Giving Across Communities of Color
Women Give 2019 is the first study to explore the intersection of race, giving and gender. The report finds that generosity is a value shared by all communities, and that women across race and ethnicity are leading through philanthropy. As communities of color grow in wealth and influence, the study demonstrates the unique perspectives women of color bring to philanthropy and underscores the importance of understanding and engaging donors from diverse backgrounds.
Southeastern Pennsylvania Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)
(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.
Impact of COVID-19 on Nonprofits in the Greater Philadelphia Region By Counties Served
This document presents a breakdown of results from the Rapid Response: PHL Nonprofits and COVID-19 Survey by county served.
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.
Keystone Policy Series: Census 2020 (4.11.19)
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.
Philadelphia Impact Investment Landscape Scan
The Philanthropy Framework
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.
Small Funders Webinar: Finding and Using Data to Make Smarter Grants
Hurricane Dorian Relief Resources
How to think about power (especially if you have some)
Pensions & Investments: It's racial bias, not merely an issue of access
Guidance for Place-Based Funders to Address Political Violence Before and After the 2020 Election
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.
Pride of Place: Sustaining a Family Commitment to Geography
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.




