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An emergency COVID-19 fund in Delco fights to feed the newly needy in the ’burbs

Wednesday, April 29, 2020
... problem about the suburbs. As though it is a Land of Plenty. Where bum luck happens only on Netflix in the living room of a detached house with a fenced-in yard. But coronavirus ... Frances Sheehan, who as president of the three-year-old Foundation for Delaware County has established a  Delaware ...

"A Goal of Justice." Behind a Push for Racial Equity in Arts Funding

Published: 
12/2017
... program officer for arts & culture, served on the board of Grantmakers in the Arts, and was the chair of its Thought ... for the benefit of black people." Hillombo partners with community development organizations that are "building power by engaging community in planning and strategy," and works with primarily ...
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Article
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Arts & CultureDiversitySocial Justice
Areas of Focus 
Equity and Social Justice

New Century Trust Adopts Trust-Based Philanthropy Approach

Thursday, May 24, 2018
... Trust has worked to build the economic and political power of women and girls throughout the Philadelphia region. In response to overwhelming feedback from the non-profit community, New Century Trust is transitioning to a ... the political and/or economic gender gap through community organizing and policy advocacy. The funding will be ...
08Nov2018

On the Table Philly

Thursday, November 8, 2018 7:30am
Where: 
Greater Philadelphia
On the Table Philly is a forum designed to engage area residents in open dialogue, foster new relationships and inspire solutions to strengthen communities. On Nov. 8, Philadelphia area residents will gather in small groups across the region to...
29Jan2019

Info Session: An Innovation Approach to Reducing Chronic Absenteeism in Philadelphia

Tuesday, January 29, 2019
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Where: 
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia
... and family communications software, expert consulting, and community engagement events, Kinvolved helps to increase ... Report . During the 2015-16 school year, nearly 33 percent of students in Philadelphia were “chronically absent” – or missed...

Philadelphia Cultural Fund Gives Much-Needed Support to Youth in 13 Local Arts and Culture Groups

Philadelphia Cultural Fund
Thursday, June 27, 2019
... cultural organizations that use arts to enrich the lives of young people, ages 5 to 18, throughout the city. These ... access to cultural enrichment through other avenues. Many of the children are living in Philadelphia’s most ... goals, and strengths. It’s gratifying to know that these community-minded organizations can help serve our children ...
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Member News
Funding Area 
Arts & CultureYouth Development
Areas of Focus 
Leadership, Culture and Community
27Feb2019

Southwest Philly 2019: The State of the Neighborhood and Its Potential

Wednesday, February 27, 2019
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia
... 19102) for an engaging discussion about the current state of Southwest Philadelphia and its future outlook. This series ... and this session will focus on an overview of the community including demographics, key social and ... meeting, which we expect will be held within the Southwest community. After Martine’s presentation and a discussion, ...
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Issue Briefing
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Philadelphia (City/County)
16Apr2020

Response, Recovery, Resiliency: What Nonprofits Need From Grantmakers During the COVID-19 Crisis

Thursday, April 16, 2020
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Where: 
Webinar
... and government funders are responding. More than 175 community funds have been created, hundreds of funders have offered new flexibility to grantees, and the ... federal government has given nonprofits access to hundreds of billions of dollars...
24Sep2020

Philanthropy’s Role in Fostering Grantee Resilience and Managing Secondary Trauma

Thursday, September 24, 2020
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Where: 
Virtual
... are operating under tremendous stress during a period of significant political and cultural volatility. From the ... rhetoric and policy attacks on immigrants, the staff of the organizations serving traumatized communities are often themselves...
08Apr2020

Weekly COVID-19 Funder Briefing #4

Wednesday, April 8, 2020
10:15am - 11:15am
Video Conference
... to update each other on the rapidly developing effects of COVID-19 in the five-county region, share what you're hearing about the needs in the community and steps you are taking to respond, and explore ... the School District Molly de Aguiar, Philadelphia COVID-19 Community Information Fund Diana Doherty, Montgomery County ...
23Jul2021

Advancing Well-Being by Transcending the Barriers of Whiteness Fireside Chat

Friday, July 23, 2021
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Where: 
Virtual
... “ Advancing Well-being by Transcending the Barriers of Whiteness, ” as an impetus for deep nationwide dialogue ... share some insight into the report’s companion piece, a Community Dialogue Guide to “motivate and guide the shaping ... any group...
04Apr2022

Black Leadership: Navigating Executive Transitions in Historically White Led Institutions

Monday, April 4, 2022
2:30pm - 6:00pm
Where: 
Webinar
... grapple with executive transitions where a person of color, especially an incoming Black leader, is ... on “glass cliffs”: the phenomenon where leaders of color inherit organizational challenges where the risk of failure is high. These...

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