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Pew Report Examines Philadelphia’s Foreign-Born Population

Thursday, June 7, 2018
... added to the already high share of poor PHILADELPHIA—A new analysis by The Pew Charitable Trusts finds that the ... of Philadelphia increased 69 percent since 2000 and represented nearly 15 percent of the city’s population in ... and nine other major cities. The research relied primarily on census data, with 2016 being the last year for which ...

The Sarah Ralston Foundation Announces Successful Inaugural Year Funding Nonprofits that Serve Philadelphia’s Aging Population

The Sarah Ralston Foundation logo
Monday, January 29, 2024
Elders sixty and over represent 20% of Philadelphia’s population – a total of 316,478 aging men ... innovative projects. “The funding we provide will bring new energy and focus to the issues that impact older ... spring grant cycle for General Operating Support will open on February 15th and can be found at ...
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New Century Trust Adopts Trust-Based Philanthropy Approach

Thursday, May 24, 2018
Since 1882, New Century Trust has worked to build the economic and ... Trust is transitioning to a “trust-based” approach to philanthropy. By doing so, NCT has chosen to invest in ... to connect them  to opportunities and resources based on organizational needs (strategic planning, board ...

Connelly Foundation Elects Tom Riley as new President

Tuesday, January 23, 2018
... is proud to announce the election of Tom Riley as its new President. Mr. Riley succeeds Josephine C. Mandeville, ... foundation since 2012. Mr. Riley has had a long career in philanthropy and public policy. He was previously Vice ... nonprofit organizations in the Philadelphia area focusing on education, human services, and the arts. The Connelly ...
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Philly dominates Knight Cities Challenge … again

Monday, June 12, 2017
... You want ideas for how to make cities more successful? Philadelphia has a million dollars’ worth. For the third ... took the largest chunk of funding – again. “We ask for new ideas and I think that spirit of innovation is very ... Abbott said. “Once they agreed to do it, they took it on as their program.” Thoai Nguyen, of the Southeast Asian ...
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Philadelphia Health Partnership announces 2018 grant awards

Thursday, December 20, 2018
... participating in the foundation's strategic initiatives on medical-legal partnerships, early childhood health and ... at Rising Sun Health Center and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP) Karabots Pediatric Center. The MLP ... sustaining current staffing at both sites, CLS will hire a new habitability attorney based at CHOP’s Karabots ...
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Impact100 Philadelphia announces 2021 grant finalists

Impact100 Philadelphia
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Impact100 Philadelphia announced the eight organizations selected as ... job insecurity. CCATE recently purchased and moved into a new space, and is creating an edible garden and food ... linguistic and other barriers. AFAHO's programs focus on sexual and reproductive health and chronic disease ...

Diversity of Asset Managers in Philanthropy

Diversity of Asset Managers in Philanthropy
Published: 
02/2020
... amount equal to 45.9%. Diversity of Asset Managers in Philanthropy ...

William Penn Foundation Awards Additional $2.6M to Support COVID-19 Relief, Recovery Efforts in Philadelphia

Tuesday, June 30, 2020
... in additional support for efforts that address the impacts on Philadelphians of COVID-19 and the economic shutdown. In ... offer services and interact with families, from designing new online delivery models to significantly changing the ... foster creativity that enhances civic life, and advance philanthropy in the Philadelphia region. In 2020, the ...

More Than $1 Million in Fellowships Awarded to 12 BIPOC Artists Through Philadelphia’s Cultural Treasures Program

Tuesday, December 6, 2022
... Andrea Walls, and Yolanda Wisher. Further information on the artists follows below. These fellowships are awarded ... either core support or risk capital to test and advance new ideas and approaches. www.barrafoundation.org    About ... spaces and arts and culture experiences, and advance philanthropy in the Philadelphia region. ...
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Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia announces Mariah Casias as Vice President, Learning & Evaluation

Mariah Casias
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Casias_Headshot (002).JPEG Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia is pleased to announce Mariah Casias as our new Vice President of Learning and Evaluation. In this ... equity and intersectionality. She will begin her new role on December 16, 2020. Mariah comes to Philanthropy Network ...
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Arts & Culture Funders Webinar - Not Just Money: Equity Issues in Cultural Philanthropy

Wednesday, November 15, 2017
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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... recent report, Not Just Money: Equity Issues in Cultural Philanthropy . Not Just Money  explores inequitable patterns ... communities. It concludes with ideas how to move toward a new era of more equitable and inclusive cultural ... we will: Unpack findings from the report, and explore data on funding patterns in our region; Discuss challenges often ...

Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia names Daria Torres as its first Executive in Residence

Daria Torres
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
... 215-790-9700 x4 (Philadelphia, PA, April 9, 2019) Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia is pleased to ... organizations build clarity, consensus, and commitment to new directional paths. Philanthropy Network president Sidney ... facilitating partnerships and collaboratives focused on the alleviation of inequities across sectors makes her ...

New to the Cybersecurity Essentials for Philanthropy Series

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08/2019
Technology Affinity Group has released two new resources as a part of its Cybersecurity Essentials for Philanthropy series -  Checklist: Conducting a Risk ... publications offer best practices and suggestions based on the collective on-the-ground knowledge and experience of ...
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Leadership Transition at the Philadelphia Cultural Fund

Caralyn Spector
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
July 5, 2022 -- The board of the Philadelphia Cultural Fund announces that it has engaged ... Barbara Silzle , who will step down from her position on July 15, 2022 to explore other interests. “The board ... staff and work. She will also work closely with the board, City Council and the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative ...
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