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With $16 million gift, gay causes get a big boost

Friday, October 20, 2017
... When he was in his mid-20s, Mel Heifetz made a pledge to himself that if he ever became successful, he would give ... Successful he was, and now, about to turn 82, the Center City real estate investor is converting 26 of his ... , and at least part of what he would like to see this new gift do is to lift philanthropy in the gay community ...
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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LGBTQ
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Equity and Social Justice

The Case for Funding Black-Led Social Change: Redlining by Another Name: What the Data Says to Move from Rhetoric to Action

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12/2019
ABFE: A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities (ABFE) , recently conducted a study to learn how leaders of Black-led social change organizations in the United States and U.S. Territories describe their interactions with institutional ...

Independence Public Media Foundation Welcomes Seven New Board Members

IPMF new board members 2025
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
... Independence Public Media Foundation (IPMF) welcomes seven new members to its board of directors. The new board members bring a wide ... in support of the foundation’s mission to move resources for media and media-making owned and led by communities ...
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14Sep2017

NCFP Webinar: The First Year in the Life of a New Executive Director

Thursday, September 14, 2017
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Webinar
How can your board develop a transition plan to maximize your new executive director’s prospects for success? What is the board and board chair’s role in ...

William Penn Foundation Announces Hilary Rhodes as New Director of Evaluation and Learning

Hilary Rhodes
Monday, January 29, 2018
... the appointment of Hilary Rhodes as the organization’s new director of evaluation and learning.  Rhodes is ... and support the foundation’s strategic use of evaluation to improve the effectiveness of its grantmaking across all ... previous experience and national perspective will be a tremendous addition to our team,” said Shawn McCaney, ...
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13May2020

Total Impact Philadelphia 2020: Philadelphia Heroes and New Normal Forum

Wednesday, May 13, 2020 - 12:30pm to Thursday, May 14, 2020 - 6:00pm
Where: 
Virtual
... those who see the opportunity for Philadelphia are invited to attend the “Philadelphia Heroes and New Normal Forum” happening this May 13th and 14th. This ... Communities - Intentional Investment This free event will be hosted online using...

Regional Foundation LLC Takes Next Step In Evolution With New Leadership

Kevin Dow
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
... and $100 million in charitable assets into the new foundation operated as a component of the Philadelphia ... the new Regional Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening neighborhoods in eastern Pennsylvania, New ... of knowledge to the position. He is the right person to be the foundation's director." Dow said he is honored to ...

United Philanthropy Forum announces Deborah Aubert Thomas as new President and CEO

Deborah Aubert Thomas
Monday, May 6, 2024
... United Philanthropy Forum (the Forum) is thrilled to announce Deborah Aubert Thomas as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 24, ... vision and leadership to a network I find dear and vital for a courageous philanthropic sector. Having been a funder ...

New directors elected to serve on Philanthropy Network's Board of Directors

2023 New Board Members
Monday, April 10, 2023
... members in attendance elected a slate of 11 candidates to serve on the organization's Board of Directors.   Board ... Trusts (pictured left) , presented the nominating slate for a vote. Nominated for a first term of service from ... and vetting process. Click here to read bios of the new directors. 2023 BOD Candidates_horizontal.png New ...
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Philadelphia Cultural Fund announces Gabriela Sanchez as its new Executive Director

Gabriela Sanchez
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
... of The Philadelphia Cultural Fund (“PCF”) is pleased to announce Gabriela Serena Sanchez as the organization’s new executive director, effective April 3, 2023. Sanchez will ... Arts in Theater from Temple University. Sanchez is known for effectively building coalitions in a diverse range of ...
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Douty Foundation celebrates 50th anniversary, releases new funding guidelines

Thursday, August 1, 2019
... – Since 1968, The Douty Foundation has awarded grants to small grassroots organizations in Philadelphia and ... will increase to a minimum of $20,000 per year and will be three-year commitments. While the foundation has made a ... September 16 th deadline.  Additional information on the new guidelines can be found here  or contact Jennifer Leith ...

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