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Reflections on the election and our purpose

And still hope rises
Thursday, November 7, 2024
... their families, and their community.   Yesterday in conversation with numerous members and colleagues from ... topics.    Today, one thing is clear: philanthropy is in a unique position to be a steady hand and a strategic ... Network pledge to keep our core purpose at the center of what we do together.    We encourage you to ...

Philanthropy Network welcomes new team members

Friday, September 15, 2023
... agenda for our organization centered on equity and in sync with members' needs and the region's unique challenges. Please join us in welcoming Tara Collins, Jay Guzmán, Kevin Jones and Lubna ... Lubna obtained her B.A. from Vassar College and her J.D. from Penn Carey Law School.   Philanthropy Network ...
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Eight Heads Are Better Than One

Wednesday, June 5, 2019
... most funders are the type of people who “played nicely in the sandbox” with other kids.  We tend to be ... of us have more than enough work to do already. But once in a while, we actually pull it off. This is not a story of ... donations from the community.  Seeing as our foundation funding can be fickle and inflexible, we thought that a ...

City's Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy Shares Plans for 2021

OACCE
Thursday, January 14, 2021
... programs to support Philadelphia's diverse arts community in 2021. OACCE’s programs, launching today and later in the ... about the Bethel Burying Ground, view each of the four (4) artist team videos (each three (3) minutes in length) and ... public art that will recognize and celebrate the over 5,000 African Americans buried at the historic Bethel Burying ...
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PA Amends Nonprofit Audit Requirement Threshold

Monday, January 29, 2018
... Purposes Act (Charities Act). Both Acts become effective in 60 days from the date they are signed by the Governor, ... received at the Bureau. This change will put the Bureau in line with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which goes by postmark date for timeliness in filing taxes. For example, if a registration statement is ...
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Roadmap for Growth event highlights business and school partnerships

Tuesday, January 30, 2018
... hosted Roadmap for Growth: Exploring Business Engagement in Philadelphia's Schools. Nearly 200 people were in attendance to hear about the different ways that ... Some of the top takeaways included: Supporting education in Philadelphia doesn’t always mean writing a check . ...
20Sep2018

Webinar: Ceding Control: Sharing philanthropy’s power for equitable, inclusive relationships

Thursday, September 20, 2018 1:00pm
... mean to share – and cede – funders’ inherent power in philanthropy? How can grantmakers take stock of how well ... (NCRP) and Funders for LGBTQ Issues for the third webinar in a series focusing on the new resource, Power Moves: Your .....

Seybert Foundation Announces Management Transition

Tuesday, January 8, 2019
... of Theresa Jackson to the Manager role beginning in February, 2019.  Doherty has served as the Manager of ... President Rich Sedmak, “Diana has played a major role in the bold steps that Seybert has made over the years, both ... in prioritizing general operating support and multi-year funding in our grantmaking program . Our Board is truly ...
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Putting Art to Work

Color me Back mural. Photo by Steve Weinik
Monday, August 5, 2019
BY  PATRICK BILOW   for The Philadelphia Citizen In the southeast concourse at SEPTA’s Suburban Station, a ... more the artists.  The mural is the first installation in a 28 week pilot program by Mural Arts Philadelphia called ... and pay program that pays economically insecure people in Philadelphia $50 cash for three hours of public art ...
21Apr2021

Local, National, and Intersectional Responses to Addressing Anti-Asian Violence and Building Durable AAPI Immigrant Power

Wednesday, April 21, 2021
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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The significant and tragic rise of anti-Asian violence in recent weeks has caught the attention of the general ... coalitions to respond to anti-Asian violence have been in place since before the pandemic began early last year. ...
01Jun2021

A celebration of place: How funders are supporting media to foster community narratives

Tuesday, June 1, 2021
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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... and safety. Given the devastating impact of cutbacks in local newspapers, expanding diverse perspectives and ... within mainstream reporting—and addressing gaps in local news and information—is essential to helping ... media for cultural...

DAY 1 SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS

... people with disabilities are underserved and overlooked in Philadelphia, from the jobs made available to what ... life and work. We will then move into an open conversation in which participants can share their own questions and ideas ... improving the quality of life for people with disabilities in the region.   Promoting Access to High Quality, ...
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10/06/2021
10:20am - 11:00am

Philanthropy Network launches 2022 Member Pulse Survey

2022 Member Pulse Survey
Thursday, January 27, 2022
... how you are continuing to adapt and evolve your work in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing calls for ... about your outlook for 2022, and will take less than 5 minutes to complete. Responses may be submitted anonymously ... the survey. Responses will be accepted until Friday, March 4, 2022. If you have any questions, please contact Mariah ...
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HealthSpark Foundation Announces New Leader

Emma Hertz
Friday, November 4, 2022
... foundation’s new CEO and President, effective December 5, 2022. Emma was one of more than one hundred people who participated in the national executive search process.  Numerous highly ... her knowledge of the community, and her past experience in philanthropy combined to support the board’s invitation ...
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Philanthropy Network Launches "Philanthropy 101" Series

Betsaleel "Bets" Charmelus
Sunday, October 5, 2025
... intended for regional professionals who have begun working in Philanthropy in the last three years but is open to any ... - 12 PM Session 2: Foundation Governance Friday, December 5 | 10 AM - 12 PM Session 3: Mission Aligned Investing Friday, December 19 | 10 AM - 12 PM Session 4: Storytelling & Advocacy in Philanthropy Friday, January 9, ...
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