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Seeking to Build Community, Philadelphia Invests $500M in Recreational Spaces

FDR Park
Friday, September 22, 2017
... hundred-million-dollar grant  from the William Penn Foundation, the City of Philadelphia launched a high-profile, ... and increasingly for basics like air conditioning and new floors.” While “wealthier neighborhoods can more ... facilities.”—Cyndi Suarez   Cyndi Suarez is a Senior Editor at NPQ. She is the author of the forthcoming ...

Largest Study on Narratives in Philanthropy Shows Sector’s Messaging Creates Confusion, But Better Stories Can Build Trust

Report - Philanthropy's New Voice
Thursday, April 4, 2024
...  today announced the release of  Philanthropy’s New Voice , the largest study ever of narratives in ... that the American public, members of Congress and their staff, and sector practitioners want foundations to be more ... including nitty-gritty details and the perspectives of foundation staff and community partners.” Part of the study ...
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National Philanthropy News
Topic(s) 
Communications
Areas of Focus 
Leadership, Culture and Community
16May2022

Uniting Americans Through Service: The Power of Americorps and Philanthropy Working in Partnership

Monday, May 16, 2022
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Where: 
Zoom
... Foundations, and Tonya Allen , President of the McKnight Foundation and Chair of the Council’s Board of Directors, ... AmeriCorps VISTA, AmeriCorps Seniors, FEMA Corps, and the new Public Health AmeriCorps. Mr. Smith is a longtime ... the...
06Sep2018

Advancing Racial and Gender Equity Through the Tax Code: Tax Credits and Beyond

Thursday, September 6, 2018
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Where: 
National Harbor, MD
... and action planning. Speakers include: Don Baylor, Senior Associate, The Annie E. Casey Foundation (moderator) Taifa Smith Butler, Executive ... Darrick Hamilton, Professor of Economic and Urban Policy, New School for Social Research Amy Matsui...
26Apr2018

Total Impact Conference

Thursday, April 26, 2018 - 8:30am to Friday, April 27, 2018 - 7:30pm
Where: 
Philadelphia, PA
... first initiatives, in partnership with ImpactPHL, is a new conevening series for investors and financial advisors on ... portfolios. Total Impact, Philadelphia is an exciting new conference that will equip you with the tools, insights, ... be...

Atlanta-based First Step Staffing Expands into Philadelphia

Wednesday, January 10, 2018
... dollars, including a significant grant from The Barra Foundation, support from the City of Philadelphia, ... of socially minded members of Investors’ Circle, and a senior acquisition loan from four Community Development ... jobs, these partnerships will be critical to ensuring the new candidates are work-ready and fully supported. “We are ...

Highlights from the 36th Annual Members Meeting

Friday, March 29, 2024
... public-philanthropic partnerships - including William Penn Foundation's partnership with the city on the Rebuild ... Philadelphia's Office of Strategic Partnerships about her new role and opportunities for philanthropy to partner with ... Regional Workforce Panel Elinor Haider , Senior Director, The Pew Charitable Trusts presented ...
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Philanthropy Network News

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 ... political spectrum,” Palmer said. “By expanding our staff and lifting ambitions, we can help overcome the ... and practical advice to nonprofit professionals, foundation executives, board members, development staff, and ...
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National Philanthropy News
Funding Area 
Media/Journalism
Areas of Focus 
Social Innovation
09Jun2025

Along the Road to 100% Mission Alignment

Monday, June 9, 2025 2:00pm
Video Conference
... move the $1 billion endowment of the California Wellness Foundation into mission alignment. She first moved a $50 ... session partners The Merchants Fund , Patricia Kind Family Foundation , Untours Foundation , and Valentine Foundation to   explore ...

Afternoon Workshops & Roundtable Chat Sessions

... (JOIN) ,  United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Kelly Lyons, Senior Associate, Geneva Global  Workshop Facilitator: ... investing in public spaces.  Sponsored by William Penn Foundation Nigel Charles,  Director of Donor Organizing,   ...
Date & Time: 
10/31/2019
1:20pm - 2:20pm
18Aug2023

Listening Tour - Chester County

Friday, August 18, 2023
8:30am - 10:30am
Vanguard
... Network board member A.J. Jordan and the Network's new board chair Rashanda Perryman . This event is open to ... Health Equity, Tamela Luce, Phoenixville Community Health Foundation, and Stephanie Stevens, Chester County Community Foundation for their support organizing this event. NOTE: For ...
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Networking
06Nov2017

Community Heart & Soul: Engaging Residents through the Humanities to Find What Matters Most

Monday, November 6, 2017
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Where: 
Conference Call
Pennsylvania Humanities Council and Orton Family Foundation staff and their partners will present "Community Heart & ... served on numerous non-profit boards. Leanne Tingay is Senior Associate of Programs at the Orton Family Foundation . .....
08Nov2023

Chester County Funders Community of Practice: Responding to Workforce Challenges in Chester County

Wednesday, November 8, 2023
8:30am - 10:30am
Phoenixville Community Health Foundation
...  which are particularly acute for leaders and frontline  staff of color.  A recent  survey of nonprofits  in ... Alliance for Health Equity will share insights into the foundation’s efforts to support and promote nonprofit ... Burnout, Chaos, and the Grinding Hunt for Staff and New Revenue , Chronicle of Philanthropy, April 4, 2023. ...

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