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Philadelphia Black Giving Circle is ready to fund its first Black-led, Black-centered nonprofits

Philadelphia Black Giving Circle
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
... Black Giving Circle (PBGC) is now accepting applications for its inaugural round of grants.   Led by a group of local ... and address the most pressing needs within the Black community.” As of February, the giving circle’s goals ... grants will provide general operating support exclusively for Philadelphia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits — or nonprofits ...
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Equity and Social Justice
24Oct2023

Partnering to Strengthen Nonprofit Capacity: What's Needed Now?

Tuesday, October 24, 2023
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Zoom
... and front-line positions coupled with exacerbated community needs means that nonprofits have been asked to do ... own capacity strengthening practices and create space for a lively conversation to support peer learning and discuss opportunities for collaboration. Session Goals: Share takeaways from a ...
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Opinion | Solving Philly’s poverty issues takes consistent, relentless effort by Mayor Jim Kenney

Wednesday, September 19, 2018
... centers and libraries where adults use computers to apply for jobs, and staff are forced to run outside to  administer ... poverty has been a scourge on Philadelphia for as long as I can remember. It has disproportionately ... of new hires is $14.72. PBT also allows us to create 20 community schools that bring critical support services, such ...
23Jun2021

Advancing Equitable and Adequate School Funding in PA

Wednesday, June 23, 2021
2:00pm - 3:15pm
Video Conference
... deep inequality in PA public schools. The suit is asking for a court order that will force the legislature to comply ... public education. But the state does not have to wait for a court order. The General Assembly can address fair ... and rural communities who work together to advocate for adequate and equitable funding to benefit PA public ...

City launches $1.5 Million 2024 Illuminate the Arts Grant

Monday, August 12, 2024
... our creative sector and enrich the quality of life for so many creatives in Philadelphia.”  Applicant ... geared to meet the needs of the local arts and culture community while providing funds quickly and efficiently. ... a 2023 total annual income of $55,800 or less can apply for a grant of $1,500-$2,000. Individual artists who claim ...
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Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability

New EPIP Philly Book Club Discusses "Decolonizing Wealth"

Decolonizing Wealth book cover
Friday, May 17, 2019
... the Stanford Social Innovation Review by Edgar Villanueva for an overview of the key concepts, including his seven ... of the participants in our discussion. What does that mean for people working in or interested in philanthropy? In the ... will help us all learn so that we may heal. Represent the community:  We should explore grassroots funding and stop ...
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Equity and Social Justice
10Apr2018

30th Annual Members' Meeting & Policy Symposium

Tuesday, April 10, 2018
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Philadelphia, PA
... of supporting and strengthening regional philanthropy for the greater good, and look ahead to building an even more ... Philadelphia Research Initiative Frances Sheehan The Foundation for Delaware County Omar Woodard (moderator) GreenLight Fund ...
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Public Policy
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Philadelphia (City/County)

New Lenfest initiative aims to connect more North Philadelphians to employment

Attendees during the first meeting of the Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative. Photo: Jensen Toussaint/AL DÍA News
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
By Jensen Toussaint for Al Dia   LenfestNPhillyWorkforce.jpg Attendees during ... employed,” said Wes Somerville, director of the Lenfest Foundation . That was the message given during the first ... effort aimed at breaking the cycle of poverty that exists for many North Philadelphia residents.  North Philadelphia ...
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Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability
15Mar2019

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

Friday, March 15, 2019
10:30am - 2:00pm
Friends Center, Rufus Jones Room
... of researchers and experts that improves life outcomes for at-risk youth through race- and gender-responsive ... , and TIME selected her one of " 100 Civic Innovators for the 21st Century ." The author of five books on gender ... race, class, and gender to improve equity and efficacy for funders and grantees. Concrete suggestions for doing ...

Philadelphia Cultural Fund Awards $3,267,407 to 282 Art and Culture Organizations Across the City

Philadelphia Cultural Fund
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
... disruption and financial devastation to the arts sector for over the last two years. The Philadelphia Cultural Fund ... (3) to ensure fair and apolitical access to public funding for a broad and diverse spectrum of arts organizations that ... are likely to have less access to revenue sources such as foundation grants.  The Philadelphia Cultural Fund has long ...
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