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The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia School announces $5M gift for laptops to get students online

The Fund for the SDP
Friday, March 27, 2020
... time and COVID-19 is presenting our society with new challenges every day,” said Aileen and Brian ... educational resources from home," said Superintendent William R. Hite, Jr., Ed.D. "Our public schools belong to all ... The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia School announces $5M gift for laptops to get students online ...

Douty Foundation releases $1.5 million in emergency funding amid COVID-19 crisis

Wednesday, April 8, 2020
... information: Jennifer Leith, Executive Director, The Douty Foundation 215-620-1869  jennifer@doutyfoundation.org ... Counties that activate social change within their communities. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the ... these organizations' financial needs as they take on new approaches to their general operations.”  In addition ...

Knight Foundation invests $2.2 million in projects to advance Philadelphia’s public spaces and digital engagement

Photo courtesy Smith Memorial Playground
Friday, April 9, 2021
... — April 8, 2021 — The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced a $2.2 million investment in nine Philadelphia projects. Knight Foundation’s new support will bolster local programs that advance ... public spaces are critical assets and places for our communities. These new investments will help ensure that as ...
15Mar2023

OST Funders Community of Practice: Youth at the Helm: What Funders can Learn from Youth Organizers and Advocates

Wednesday, March 15, 2023
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Video Conference
Registration open to Network members and nonmember funders. New members and perspectives are always welcome. No prior ... leading the charge to advocate for themselves, and how one foundation has translated that into youth-led grant ... learn firsthand about the deep and varied needs in their communities and collaborate with peers to fund organizations ...

Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation East Auxiliary Volunteers Raise $20K to Promote Health & Wellness

Monday, January 22, 2018
... check presentation by the Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation East Auxiliary are: (left to right) Brian Parkes, ... efforts of individuals, families, providers, and communities in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Spring-Ford ... gift shop, in addition to their annual holiday bazaar. New members are always welcome. For more information on how ...
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The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia announces Kathryn Epps Roberson as the next President and Chief Executive Officer

Kathryn Epps Roberson
Thursday, June 15, 2023
... partnered with organizations such as The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region, ... place one million books into students’ hands, build new school libraries and playgrounds, provide crucial ... forward. The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia announces Kathryn Epps Roberson as the next President and ...
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Bank of America Announces 2018 Museums on Us® Program

Wednesday, January 24, 2018
... on Us program  with the announcement of more than 20 new institutions being added to the roster of participating ... and science centers. In 2018, more than 20 partners are new or returning to the Museums on Us program, including: ... of Museums on Us partners  here .   Bank of America Announces 2018 Museums on Us® Program ...
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Derrick Morgan partners with Brandywine Health Foundation to support COVID-19 Healthcare and Economic Relief Fun

Derrick Morgan
Friday, April 10, 2020
... has committed an initial $10,000 to Brandywine Health Foundation’s Health and Economic Relief Fund . “As this ... economic needs and that Brandywine Health Foundation’s new fund would be just the right vehicle to make that ... and influencers to support economically distressed communities. They focus on transformational real estate ...

How Mission-Aligned Investments Helped the Patricia Kind Family Foundation Expand Its Reach

Tuesday, January 22, 2019
...   By Ann C. Logue Since 1996, the  Patricia Kind Family Foundation  (PKFF) has worked to alleviate poverty in the ... this work, PKFF has been able to directly impact the communities it supports. For example, the Foundation made a ... and employs local shelter residents at the same time. A New Perspective, a New Way to Do Good PKFF’s investments ...
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Foundation’s Someone You Know public health awareness campaign highlights the stigma of addiction

IBX Foundation with Governor Wolf
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Foundation’s Someone You Know public health awareness ... of National Recovery Month, the Independence Blue Cross Foundation will join Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf in the ... Innovation: Supporting pilot projects that pursue new approaches to existing health-focused challenges in the ...
22Feb2024

Small Funders Community of Practice: Increasing Our Impact Through Operational Efficiencies

Thursday, February 22, 2024
11:00am - 12:30pm
Virtual
... they?) What percentage of my budget should be dedicated to grants vs. administrative or program costs? How do you figure ... services among small funders?  Join us to explore creative strategies in three core areas of operations: 1) grants management 2) managing staff workflow, and 3) finances ...
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Deciding Together: Shifting Power and Resources Through Participatory Grantmaking

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10/2018
... grantmaking and shifting decision-making power to the very communities impacted by funding decisions. Through examples ...
16Aug2021

Regional Roundtable: Community Violence

Monday, August 16, 2021
10:00am - 11:00am
Video Conference
Philanthropy Network's new Regional Roundtable series will provide funders with an ... so that regional actors can coordinate efforts and explore new initiatives and opportunities for collaboration.  All ...
18Sep2018

Social Innovation Symposium: Mission-aligned Investing for Community Impact

Tuesday, September 18, 2018
8:30am - 11:30am
Penn State at the Navy Yard
... include Tony Wells, President of the Tony R. Wells Foundation, Rodney Foxworth, Executive Director of Business ... Wells, a pioneer social investor, will discuss how his foundation helps nonprofits and first-time social ... Tony R. Wells Foundation   This event will be held at the Penn State – Navy Yard (4960 South 12 th Street, Building ...
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National Study Reports Foundations Maintained or Increased Spending in 2020; Long-Term Investment Returns Held Steady

2020 Council on Foundations–Commonfund Study of Investment of Endowments for Private and Community Foundations® (CCSF)
Monday, August 23, 2021
... net of fees.) L onger-term returns were mixed for the two foundation types: Private foundations reported an average ... based on the data, had their finger on the pulse of their communities and took action.” Enright and Suttles also ... ASSET ALLOCATION SHOWS LITTLE CHANGE Private and Community Foundation Allocations Differ Asset allocation changed little ...

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