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William Penn Foundation announces Creative Communities Grants

Thursday, December 13, 2018
... grants totaling $9.7 million. We hope that sharing a list of recently approved grants can foster greater ... our grantees and can surface new opportunities to learn from each other and work together. If you have any questions ... As part of our commitment to supporting the development of community-driven public spaces, we awarded a grant to  Bread ...
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Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability

Foundations Community Partnership Joins Nonprofit Repositioning Fund

The Nonprofit Repositioning Fund’s Director Lindsay T. Kijewski (right) with Dr. Tobi Bruhn, CEO of Foundations Community Partnership.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
... Kijewski (right) with Dr. Tobi Bruhn, CEO of Foundations Community Partnership. Press release Doylestown, PA (April 8, ... to join the Nonprofit Repositioning Fund (“the Fund”), a pooled-funding effort by local philanthropic organizations ... with Kijewski for interested nonprofits on May 9, 2025, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. E-mail info@fcpartnership.org for ...
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Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
19May2022

Bucks-Mont Collaborative Virtual Community SummitOur Evolving Journey: Adverse to Healing Community Environments

Thursday, May 19, 2022
9:00am - 3:30pm
Where: 
Virtual on Whova
Our Evolving Journey: Adverse to Healing Community Environments As we deepen our understanding of ... and Community Experiences (ACES), how do we journey from adverse to healing community environments? How can we be a part of transformational social...

The Fund for Women and Girls‘ Inaugural Champions of Change Summit Inspires Local Business Community to Embrace Inclusive Leadership and Elevate Women in the Workplace

Presentation by Dr. Katrina Sawyer
Thursday, April 8, 2021
... hosted its first Champions of Change Summit: Bringing All Voices to the Table on Friday, March 26, 2021, in a virtual ... Sawyer.jpg The event kicked off with a keynote address from Dr. Katina Sawyer, Assistant Professor of Management at ... . *** The Fund for Women and Girls leads and unites the community through philanthropy and advocacy to ensure that ...
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Equity and Social Justice

Bridgespan Group Announces Launch of Leadership Program to Serve Philadelphia-Area Nonprofits with Support of $4 Million from Harris Philanthropies and The Pew Charitable Trusts

Thursday, August 13, 2020
... Area, including Camden, NJ. Made possible by support from Harris Philanthropies and The Pew Charitable Trusts ... Bridgespan’s more intensive leadership program, LFI, is a two-year consulting program that helps nonprofit executive ... we can drive change and enable a lasting impact on this community.” “The Pew Charitable Trusts is very pleased to ...

New Regional COVID-19 Response Dashboard analyzes more than $40M in giving from 13 shared funds in Greater Philadelphia

Wednesday, September 30, 2020
... prolonged COVID-19 crisis led to the creation of more than a dozen shared philanthropic response funds in the Greater ... Greater Philadelphia (Philanthropy Network) with support from William Penn and Lenfest Foundations, the dashboard is ... were directed, who the funds were meant to help, what community needs were being addressed, which organizations ...

Nonprofit Organizations Awarded More than $8 Million from William Penn Foundation for Continued Relief Efforts Supporting Philadelphia Families

William Penn Foundation
Thursday, June 17, 2021
... Covid-19 pandemic. Through the  Family Recovery Fund , a one-year, $10 million initiative supporting both direct ... of organizations providing access to healthy food, support for families to stay in their homes, and enhanced K-12 ... that increase educational opportunities for children from low-income families, ensure a sustainable environment, ...

Culture, Heritage, and Place: How Media Amplifies Community Narrative

Culture, Heritage, and Place: How Media Amplifies Community Narrative
Published: 
05/2021
... profiles eight place-based organizations that use media for cultural expression and connection with local funding ... authentic narratives rooted in place. They help nourish a humane civic sphere, one that honors and celebrates ... voice.

Guidance for Place-Based Funders to Address Political Violence Before and After the 2020 Election

Democracy Fund
Published: 
10/2020
... on international violence and peacebuilding reveal that a great deal can be done to prevent (and, if necessary, ... in leaders and organizations who’ve been preparing for this moment for years. This guidance is based on the report ...
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PA is Ready! grants expand support for Immigrant communities across Pennsylvania

PA is Ready!
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
... across Pennsylvania. PA is Ready!  is an innovative, community-led network and participatory grantmaking fund ... communities have the skills and resources necessary for building safe and welcoming communities that promote all residents’ well-being. PA is Ready! uses a transformative grantmaking process that puts ...
09Nov2023

Out-of-School-Time (OST) Funders Community of Practice

Thursday, November 9, 2023
3:00pm - 4:30pm
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... Out-of-School-Time (OST) Funders on Thursday, November 9th from 3:00-4:30 PM. We're very excited to connect with you and engage in a lively conversation! The meeting will include time for: ... Network members.     Out-of-School-Time (OST) Funders Community of Practice ...

Hospital Closures: Community Leaders Partner to Minimize Disruption of Healthcare Services

Monday, January 31, 2022
... to minimize disruption of healthcare services and rebuild a strong and equitable healthcare system in the region. “We ... with county and local government as well as many other community partners, the time is now, given the gravity of the ... Establishing a community network—where community voices are heard, without barriers – is our main ...

Community Foundation of South Jersey Announces COVID-19 Response Fund

CFSJ
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
CFSJ-HIRES-logo-FINAL.png Haddonfield, NJ - The Community Foundation of South Jersey (CFSJ) announced today the launch of a South Jersey COVID-19 Response Fund. Consistent with ... The SJ COVID-19 Response Fund launched with a $25,000 gift from the Holman/Beideman Fund at CFSJ, $25,000 from Atlantic ...
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Phoenixville Community Health Foundation Hires New Program Officer

Viviann Schorle
Thursday, December 10, 2020
ViviannSchorle.jpg The Phoenixville Community Health Foundation is pleased to announce the hiring ... positive attitude, and energy,” Ms. Luce said. “As a bilingual Spanish speaker who has worked with the Hispanic ... Schorle said. Ms. Schorle has an MA in School Psychology from Rowan University and a BA in Psychology from Holy Family ...
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