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Twelve Greater Philadelphia Foundations Pursue a More Equitable Future

Equit Cohort Kick-Off Meeting
Thursday, June 20, 2019
... and many residents throughout the region are left behind as they struggle to benefit from the good fortune. This ... Philanthropy Network’s membership - an independent foundation, a family foundation, grantmaking public ... the first month, participants in the cohort – where each executive is paired with a board member/trustee - will ...
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Independence Public Media Foundation Announces $5.5 Million in Grant Renewals

Large puppet with sign "Our Community Is Not For Sale"
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
... July 12, 2023—The Independence Public Media Foundation (IPMF) announces $5.5 million in grant ... support to organizations and projects aligned with the Foundation’s program areas, as listed below: Community Storytelling  ¡Presente! Media ...

The Presser Foundation Will Distribute $1.148 Million In Capital Support Grants This Year

Tuesday, May 3, 2022
... music organizations and their efforts, The Presser Foundation announces new Capital Support grants totaling $687,800 in single year ... consider the equipment and supply needs of organizations as they continue to respond to the pandemic with innovative, ...
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Independence Foundation Mourns the Loss of Judge Phyllis W. Beck

Hon. Phyllis W. Beck
Thursday, March 6, 2025
New Beck Headshot (002).jpg It is with profound sorrow that the Independence Foundation announces the passing of its long-time Board ... led her to realize the crucial role that nurses could play as health care professionals and leaders. This insight ...
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Philadelphia Foundation announces the 2022 Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia Honorees

PECO representatives receiving 2022 Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia award
Friday, June 24, 2022
... Philadelphia, PA – June 23, 2022 – Philadelphia Foundation, in partnership with Points of Light and its local ... event,” said Pedro Ramos, President and Chief Executive Officer of Philadelphia Foundation. “Our region ...

What Barra Foundation has learned from dipping a toe into mission investing

Wednesday, August 9, 2017
...  | by  Julie Zeglen In the past year and a half, the foundation has employed two new investing strategies. Here's what it's learned so far. ... mission investing , and Wahl wasn’t the only one. As the  Patricia Kind Family Foundation’s  former ...
16Feb2017

Spark session: Readying Your Community Foundation to Serve Philanthropic Families

Thursday, February 16, 2017
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Webinar
... But now they’re asking for help with tougher issues such as preparing heirs to be responsible givers, dealing with ... not asking now, they will be soon…). How will your foundation respond, and should it?
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Foundations Community Partnership Board Awards Nearly $170,000 to Local Nonprofits

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
... Program which engages adults with moderate stage dementia, as well as the Montgomery Theater to support its strategic planning ...

Connelly and William Penn Foundations announce major support of workforce initiative

UCD Green City Works
Friday, December 20, 2019
... trains, advances, and supports its workforce. The Connelly Foundation has granted WPSI $450,000 over three years to ... Southwest Philadelphia. UCD_Workforce.jpg The William Penn Foundation has also committed $445,000 to support University ... at five West Philadelphia parks while also establishing a new model for parks maintenance that creates and sustains ...
13Mar2018

Small Funders Roundtable: Developing an Investment Policy Statement for Your Small Foundation

Tuesday, March 13, 2018
9:30am - 11:30am
Philadelphia, PA
Your foundation’s grantmaking strategy is often inextricably ... our decisions compared to market benchmarks and peers.  As a small funder, do you have the time and expertise that ...
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Philly foundations launch $6.5M COVID-19 emergency fund for local nonprofits

Friday, March 20, 2020
... unified response.” Housed at the Philadelphia Foundation, the fund is intended for nonprofit organizations ... to continue providing community safety nets such as food pantries and health services, as well as preparedness ... said Diane Melley, the Philadelphia Foundation’s director of corporate partnerships. “Maybe delivering meals ...
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Patricia Kind Family Foundation shares Strategic Plan update

Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Over the past two years, the Patricia Kind Family Foundation (PKFF ) has been involved in developing a ... for the long-term, the Trustees have agreed to pause new direct service grants until 2026. This decision will give ... align our grantmaking practices with our budget as we evaluate our spend rate and explore creative funding ...
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Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation announces changes to grant process

Friday, July 14, 2023
As we approach the start of the fall 2023 grantmaking cycle, ... We are also in the process of transitioning to a new grant management system, akoyaGO.  Our current grant ... Areas Grantmaking Cycles Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation announces changes to grant process ...
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