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Four Takeaways from Race, Class AND Gender: Intersectional Approaches to Social Justice Funding

Friday, April 5, 2019
... of researchers and experts that improves life outcomes for at-risk youth through race- and gender-responsive approaches, led an ... start with the executive directors, program managers, and board members of grantmaking organizations examining their own belief systems ...
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Gender Inequality
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Equity and Social Justice

Lenfest Institute awards $2 million to 12 local news outlets

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Tuesday, September 26, 2017
... unprecedented financial challenges, the  Lenfest Institute for Journalism , which is  dedicated to supporting journalism  and  just ... , and (with support from the Knight Foundation) $1 million for Innovation Grants to 12 for-profit and nonprofit newsrooms in New York; the ...
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The Philadelphia Foundation Hosts Inspiring Exhibition of Art Created by Individuals Living with Dementia

Monday, September 10, 2018
... of a partnership with ARTZ Philadelphia.  The new exhibit named “It Feels Like Freedom” -- When Creativity Transcends A Diagnosis ... and large weavings. The banners and weavings will be offered for sale. About the Exhibition Title: “It Feels like Freedom” ...
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On the Table Philly returns for 2018

Thursday, September 20, 2018
... recreation centers and places of worship. Registration for those wishing to host a table is now open at onthetablephl.org . Information for those who are not hosting is available through social media at ... “ On the Table allows a unique opportunity for Philadelphia residents of all backgrounds to come together, discuss the ...

Leeway Foundation announces $55,000 in Art and Change Grants

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Monday, October 7, 2019
... - Today, the Leeway Foundation announced $55,000 in funding for 31 individual women, trans* and gender nonconforming artists and cultural ... throughout the year or schedule an appointment with a staff member for one-on-one support. Press inquiries and photo requests should ...

National Movement for Children’s Literacy Converges on Philadelphia

Thursday, July 19, 2018
... for children in 2017, the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading named Philadelphia as one of its esteemed Pacesetter communities. The Campaign ... for the Funder Huddle Tuesday, July 24. Dr. Janet Haas, board chair of the William Penn Foundation, will speak during the Funder Huddle ...
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Read by 4th Initiative

Philadelphia Cultural Fund to Award $2.68M to 339 Arts Organizations Across the City

Friday, March 29, 2019
... Fund also will present the Councilman David Cohen Award for 2019 to PHILADANCO!, The Philadelphia Dance Company. The non-cash award ... of the arts and culture community though legislation and board and community service. Community Impact is the most heavily weighted ...
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Brandywine Health Foundation announces over $320K in grants to benefit greater Coatesville

Tuesday, October 8, 2019
... our new grantmaking committee chair.  Ms. Hill serves as a board of director for the Brandywine Health Foundation.  Under Ms. Hill’s leadership, we ...

Investing in Women: A Gender-Lens Investing Conversation

Friday, March 1, 2019
... in women and promoting gender equality. That’s true for Laura LaRosa, the Director of Client Development at Glenmede. “When I ... way is to seek out and support companies that have female board members, a female CEO, or high percentages of women in other senior ...
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William Penn Foundation announces new grants

Monday, December 16, 2019
In November 2019, the William Penn Foundation Board of Directors approved grants of nearly $20 million in support of Great ... pilot and evaluate a music-based family engagement program for families of young toddlers in Philadelphia. The Lullaby Project encourages ...

City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Foundation and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Launch PHL COVID-19 Fund

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Thursday, March 19, 2020
...   For Immediate Release : March 19, 2020 For the City: press@phila.gov | ... proud to be a partner in this effort.” Janet Haas, Board Chair of the William Penn Foundation “It is more important now than ...
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New EPIP Philly Book Club Discusses "Decolonizing Wealth"

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Friday, May 17, 2019
... the Stanford Social Innovation Review by Edgar Villanueva for an overview of the key concepts, including his seven steps towards healing ... which perpetuates the myth that the Executive Director or board chair is the only person who speaks on behalf of an organization or the ...
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Philly Counts, Philanthropy Network Launch Fund to Support 2020 Census

Thursday, August 8, 2019
... In early July, Philanthropy Network’s Board of Directors approved the organization to serve as fiscal sponsor for the newly-established Philly Counts 2020 Action Fund. “We are ... to partner with Philly Counts to ensure a complete count for the upcoming census. With combined financial resources, we can prioritize ...
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FCP Selects Tobias Bruhn as New Executive Director

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Thursday, January 9, 2020
... 12, 2019) – Foundations Community Partnership’s (FCP) Board of Directors has announced that Tobi Bruhn, Ed.D., CFRE will take on the ... Foundation and Alumni Association, where he was responsible for advancing the College as a diverse community of learners and a vibrant ...
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