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Reggie Shuford Appointed President and CEO of the Independence Foundation

Reginald T. Shuford
Monday, January 13, 2025
... of Directors of the Independence Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Reginald T. Shuford as the ... as I lead it into the next era of philanthropic partnership." Catherine Carr, who has served on the Board of ... and valued member of Philadelphia’s philanthropic community over the past 30 years, achieving an impact far ...
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Forman Arts Initiative and Philadelphia Foundation Launch Art Works, A New Grant Program to Support Arts and Culture in Greater Philadelphia

Forman Art Works
Friday, March 26, 2021
... launching Art Works, a new $3 million grant program for community-based organizations and emerging artists. Art ... to support arts, culture and creativity working in partnership with Black, Indigenous and people of color ... programming and advocacy,” said Michael Forman, co-founder of the Forman Arts Initiative. “Through FAI’s ...
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City Announces $360,000 in Grants to Improve Quality of Life in Kensington through Fourth Round of the Kensington Community Resilience Fund

KCR Fund
Thursday, July 11, 2024
... in grants awarded in the fourth cycle of the Kensington Community Resilience Fund (KCR Fund). The KCR Fund was launched in 2021 as a collaborative grant-making partnership between community members, City government, and ... and Get Paid program,” shared Bryan Belknap, PB&J’s Founder and a second-time KCR Fund awardee. “Our first ...

The Presser Foundation Will Give Nearly $1.5 Million in General Operating Support Grants to Music Organizations

Wednesday, March 5, 2025
... The Presser Foundation will award $1,445,500 in grants to 148 music organizations throughout the Greater ... demonstrate strong commitments to several key areas. Community engagement emerged as a vital focus, with music ... publisher Theodore Presser. It is one of the few private foundations in the United States dedicated solely to music ...
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PHL COVID-19 Fund Responds to Urgent Community Needs, More than $12 Million Pledged to Date

PHL COVID-19 Fund Partners
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
... earmarks more than $2 million in first round of grants to nonprofits By Mike Narducci for the Philadelphia Inquirer ... Greater Philadelphia Region. Grants will be made weekly to community-based organizations that support residents in three ... the effects of this crisis.” Rev. Michelle Simmons, Founder of Why Not Prosper “It is difficult to articulate ...

Bipartisan Policy Center and United Philanthropy Forum Create Partnership to Tackle Critical Policy Issues

Tuesday, November 7, 2023
... By implementing a bipartisan solutions approach, this partnership will seek to address systemic inequities impacting communities ... Forum announced today that they entered into a partnership to build a cross-sector advocacy coalition aimed ...
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Compass and the Greater Philadelphia Nonprofit Repositioning Fund Create Partnership to Support Nonprofits Considering Sustained Collaboration

Compass | Repositioning Fund
Thursday, March 4, 2021
... – Compass, a leader in providing strategic guidance to strengthen nonprofits, and the Greater Philadelphia ... and among nonprofit organizations, have entered into a partnership to support nonprofits considering sustained ... will have considerable impact in the Philadelphia community. It will: Leverage local talent and extend the ...
16Aug2021

Regional Roundtable: Community Violence

Monday, August 16, 2021
10:00am - 11:00am
Video Conference
... Roundtable series will provide funders with an opportunity to hear updates on pressing issues, and share what they’re hearing about needs in the community and steps they are taking to respond. These ... & Public Safety Donnell Drinks , community organizer and founder, GROWN (Gaining Respect Over Our Worst Nights), and ...
14Oct2020

Investing in Community Resilience Webinar: Advocating for Trauma-Informed Policy and Systems Change

Wednesday, October 14, 2020
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Investing in Community Resilience is a a 10-month learning series that ... Trauma-Informed Philanthropy series. Presented in partnership with the eXtension Foundation , this series will provide vital information to funders and cooperative extension...

Wells Fargo Appoints New Wells Fargo Regional Foundation Executive Director

Aisha Miller
Monday, January 14, 2019
... she is also charged with leading the Wells Fargo Regional Community Development Corporation (CDC).  Miller replaces ... after more than 20 years in the role.   “We are excited to have Aishah join us as the Executive Director of the Wells ... initiatives play a critical role in our region’s community engagement strategy.  Aishah is a passionate and ...
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Dr. L. Joy Gates Black named to the Board of Crozer-Keystone Community Foundation

Dr. L. Joy Gates Black
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
(Media, PA) – The Crozer-Keystone Community Foundation is pleased to announce the election of Dr. L. Joy Gates Black to the ... this thriving county. CKCF is one of almost 800 community foundations across the U.S., connecting philanthropic ...
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Chester County Community Foundation Honors Denise M. Antonelli of Gawthrop Greenwood, PC with Door Opener Award

Denise Antonelli
Friday, October 18, 2024
(West Chester, PA – October 18, 2024): The Chester County Community Foundation proudly announces that attorney Denise ... prestigious 2024 Door Opener Award. This award is given to professional advisors who advocate for and encourage ... playing a pivotal role in expanding the Chester County Community Foundation’s philanthropic mission. Denise ...
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16Aug2018

NCFP Webinar: Community Foundation Spark Session: Business Models for Family Philanthropy (Round 2)

Thursday, August 16, 2018
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Webinar
Your community foundation wants to provide more intensive services to multi-generation and ... will be only available to NCFP’s subscribing community foundations. Special offer We are pleased to offer ...
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Independence Public Media Foundation Announces $800,000 in 2023 Community Voices Grants

IPMF Community Voices 2023 - Save Chinatown
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
... Public Media Foundation (IPMF) announced its 2023 Community Voices Fund grants, totaling $800,000 awarded to 24 organizations and projects. These grants will support ... media ecosystem. It is critical for us to listen to our community partners as they determine the storytelling and the ...
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Media/JournalismRacial EquitySocial Justice

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