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Sidney Hargro is Philanthropy Network’s new executive director

Sidney R. Hargro
Friday, June 16, 2017
... current Community Foundation of South Jersey ED envisions a local philanthropic landscape made up of cross-sector ... announced yesterday it had appointed Sidney Hargro as its new executive director. The  current  Community Foundation ... panel discussing philanthropy trends  this week. “That is the priority, always, for me, to look at the ...
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Connelly Foundation Welcomes New Senior Staff

Fran Burns, Tim Durkin
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
... as Vice President for Grantmaking. Ms. Burns started her new position on August 20 and Mr. Durkin starts on August 27. ... Riley, president of the Connelly Foundation. “This is a very exciting time for our city and our region. We want to help all Philadelphians share in the good things that are happening here.” Prior to serving as COO of the ...
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Leadership, Culture and Community

The Fund for Women and Girls to Honor Fredda Maddox and WSFS Bank at Sixth Annual Champions of Change Event

Fredda Maddox
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
... late friend and committed Board member Gladys Black. As a business leader and supporter of women and girls in Chester ... as a Trustee of the West Chester Public Library.  Fredda is also an inspiring leader, speaker, and mentor to other ... financially without family support. Thanks to Fredda, that mentee went on to become a lawyer and have a family of ...
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy Unveils Ambitious Growth Plan To Put National Spotlight On Social Sector, Become Nonprofit

Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Press release Nearly $6 million in new grant commitments will support innovation, growth, and ... has been owned by The Chronicle of Higher Education Inc., a private, for-profit company. “The Chronicle of ... and lifting ambitions, we can help overcome the problems that have deprived nonprofits of the resources, tools, and ...
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Media/Journalism
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Social Innovation

GSK awards Greater Philadelphia nonprofits making a powerful IMPACT on health outcomes now more than ever

GSK 2020 Impact Awards
Thursday, November 19, 2020
... each in recognition of their outstanding contributions to a healthier Greater Philadelphia region. For 24 years, the ... be a highly competitive program recognizing organizations that are working hand-in-hand with the community to improve ... their remarkable stories. “All of us have been tested in new and unfortunate ways this year due to the ongoing ...
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Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability

City Appoints New Executive Director of Rebuild

Kira Strong
Friday, January 3, 2020
... Brian Abernathy today appointed Kira Strong as the new Executive Director of the City’s Rebuild initiative. Strong has served in that role in an interim capacity since November, and before ... the last year. Kira-Strong-Headshot.jpg Rebuild, a signature initiative of Mayor Kenney’s Administration ...

The Foundation for Delaware County Awards Over $1.1 Million to Local Nonprofits

Foundation for Delawre County
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
... back in March, the foundation is sending the message that collaboration and partnerships are key to moving ... to launch Delaware County 's Voicefor  Children, a collective impact campaign to improve the child welfare ... to discuss setting up a donor advised fund or other giving vehicles, or visit the foundation's website and click ...

PHL COVID-19 Fund Continues Urgent Response to Community Amid Growing Needs

PHL Covid-19 Fund
Thursday, April 16, 2020
... and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, has secured $13.7 million in gifts and pledges, ... says we are all in this together, but the inequalities that minority communities are experiencing and the lack of ... growing Latino population in Montgomery County, will use a portion of the funding received to advance technology ...
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Philadelphia Foundation Announces $2.9 Million in Grants to Nearly 100 Nonprofit Organizations

Philadelphia Foundation
Thursday, December 12, 2024
... PA – Philadelphia Foundation has announced a significant funding initiative, awarding $2.9 million in ... and Burlington counties, will greatly benefit from these new funds. “Philadelphia Foundation is proud to announce ... are investing in the future of our region and making sure that all members of our community have the opportunity to ...

The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage Announces Over $10.2 Million in Pandemic Recovery Funding for Philadelphia Organizations and Fellowships for Artists

Pew Center for Arts and Heritage
Thursday, September 9, 2021
... move forward from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a pivot from the Center’s usual project grants for ... reshape business and revenue models, and develop new approaches to programming and public engagement ... challenges and opportunities for transformation that have been heightened by the pandemic and calls for ...

Douty Foundation celebrates 50th anniversary, releases new funding guidelines

Thursday, August 1, 2019
... organizations in Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties that are creating social change in their communities. In ... Douty is releasing updated funding guidelines with a focus on increased investment to support the critical work ... September 16 th deadline.  Additional information on the new guidelines can be found here  or contact Jennifer Leith ...

After federal cuts, Philly funders are stepping up for this refugee service nonprofit

Generocity
Thursday, January 11, 2018
... Margaret O’Sullivan and Board Chair Alicia Karr issued a statement addressing the 96-year-old organization’s ... a collective of donors had pledged a total of $150,000. “That was amazing,” O’Sullivan said. “Dollar for dollar, ... spasmodic, and federal funding of resettlement programs is based on a per capita model, NSC has found its greatest ...
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