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Union Benevolent Association’s unrestricted response bolsters Philadelphia nonprofits amidst COVID-19

Thursday, March 4, 2021
... local economy, available resources, and the ability for its residents to cover basic needs such as food, housing, ... the pandemic.  All four organizations are to be commended for reaching the hardest to reach in their communities, ... to those currently on their prioritized waitlist, for help with rent, utilities, and food." The People's ...

Philadelphia Cultural Fund to Award $914,517 to 205 Art and Culture Organizations Across the City

Philadelphia Cultural Fund logo
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
... (3) to ensure fair and apolitical access to public funding for a broad and diverse spectrum of arts organizations that ... been an accessible and vital source of financial support for Philadelphia’s smallest arts organizations – 71% of ... and the many others that PCF was unable to fund this year, for the services they continued to provide despite the ...
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William Penn Foundation Welcomes Stuart Clarke as New Program Director of Watershed Protection

Stuart A. Clarke
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
... leader, and shares the Foundation’s passion for creating the conditions for a thriving, healthy watershed,” said Shawn McCaney, ... addition to our team and an important thought leader for the Foundation and the regional environmental sector.” ...
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The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Appoints Patricia Wilson Aden as President & CEO

GPCA
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
... she will be that same compelling voice – and leader – for the Cultural Alliance,” said Catherine M. Cahill, president and CEO of The Mann Center for the Performing Arts and Chair of the Cultural Alliance Board of Directors. “At such a crucial juncture for arts and culture, the inspiring and inclusive vision she ...
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Philadelphia City Council to Invest Over $3 Million in Local Arts Community

Philadelphia City Hall
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
... Bass  circulated a memo to Council leadership advocating for the financial prioritization of arts. Councilmembers ... the following investments were announced today: $1,500,000 for another round of Illuminate the Arts Grants (through ... $1,000,000 to the Philadelphia Cultural Fund $450,000 for Mural Arts Philadelphia $150,000 for the Mann Center ...
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City Announces Final Round of Anti-Violence Community Expansion Grant Program Awardees

Wednesday, December 8, 2021
... through this program to the total $13.5 million allocated for the Community Expansion Grant program. The final awardees ... Father’s Day Rally Committee); Black Muslim Men United for a Better Philadelphia; Nicetown CDC; Mercy Neighborhood ... Program, Mural Arts Philadelphia; Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity; New Leash on Life; Educators 4 Education; ...
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Kevin Ressler Appointed Incoming President and CEO of The Alliance for Health Equity

Kevin Ressler
Monday, May 22, 2023
... Ressler.png [Coatesville, PA; May 22, 2023] The Alliance for Health Equity (The Alliance) announces the appointment of ... Chair of the Board of Directors stated: “The Alliance for Health Equity is delighted to welcome Kevin Ressler as ... a deep background in nonprofit management and a passion for his work and the community.  On behalf of the board and ...
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William Penn Foundation previews revised programs and grantmaking approach

William Penn Foundation new funding areas
Thursday, May 16, 2024
... grantmaking areas and practices, which had been in place for a decade. Our work since then helped us to understand how ... Board of Directors has set the new direction for our grant programs and the way we’ll operate in the ... and more resources. We will aim to do that particularly for groups of people who have often been shut out of ...

The Nelson Foundation Announces June 2024 Grant Awards

The Nelson Foundation
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
... to their mission and are making a positive impact for young people and the communities in which they live. This ... and/or systems change work in the areas of fair funding for public schools, creating a diverse pipeline of teachers, ... Norris Square Neighborhood Project ($10,000) and Trellis for Tomorrow ($5,000).  President’s Fund grants: Greater ...

Union Benevolent Association Announces New Grantmaking Strategy Focused on Strengthening Communities

Union Benevolent Association logo
Thursday, July 18, 2024
... neighborhoods with sustained, multi-year funding. “For over 190 years, UBA has been committed to supporting ... immediate community needs.” Looking Ahead: Applications for the three-year general operating grant in Southwest ... Zoom, Tuesday, August 6th at 12pm via Zoom.  Register now for zoom sessions. Two in-person sessions will be held on ...
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William Penn Foundation Awards $8 Million to Support Small Arts and Culture Organizations

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
... ecosystem since 1991 – was strategically selected for this initiative because of its longstanding relationships ... impact, and provide vital general operating support for our dynamic and diverse portfolio of grantees,” ... expanding access to much-needed unrestricted funding for the city’s small arts and culture organizations.” In ...
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BIPOC Artists Receive More than $1 Million in Fellowships Through Philadelphia’s Cultural Treasures Program

Philadelphia’s Cultural Treasures 2024 Fellows
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Press release via the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage 2024 Fellows Cultural Treasures.png ... Foundation , Neubauer Family Foundation, The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, William Penn Foundation, and Wyncote ... difference in Philadelphia’s cultural landscape for more than 20 years, using the arts to preserve a cultural ...
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Nonprofit Sector Outlook: Insights and Action for 2025 and Beyond

Thursday, January 30, 2025
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual via Zoom
Join us on Thursday, January 30th, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM for an engaging session on the current state of the nonprofit ... ways they are stepping up, actionable recommendations for fostering partnerships between the charitable sector and ... philanthropy-serving organizations. Resource => The Case for Partnership: Building a Healthy Charitable Sector to ...
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Independence Foundation Mourns the Loss of Judge Phyllis W. Beck

Hon. Phyllis W. Beck
Thursday, March 6, 2025
... Judge Beck was a remarkable leader whose passion for the Foundation's mission and her unwavering commitment to ... throughout the country. While she is perhaps best known for her work in the Philadelphia legal and judicial ... of the Philadelphia creative economy, providing support for individual artists as well as then-fledgling ...
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Foundations Community Partnership Joins Nonprofit Repositioning Fund

The Nonprofit Repositioning Fund’s Director Lindsay T. Kijewski (right) with Dr. Tobi Bruhn, CEO of Foundations Community Partnership.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
... County,” said the Fund’s Director Lindsay T. Kijewski. For additional information about the Fund and how to apply for support, visit www.repositioningfund.org .  FCP will host an informational webinar with Kijewski for interested nonprofits on May 9, 2025, from 9:30 to 10:30 ...
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Mission-Aligned Investing: A model for maximizing philanthropic impact and equity

Evolving ideas
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
... to ensure the moment is not lost. One path forward is for foundations to use all their resources and tools to ... values and mission. Aligning assets with mission, for intentional and measurable impact, is one way of ... a Mission-Aligned Investing Cohort , to create a space for philanthropic leaders to learn, connect and lead change ...

Take-Aways from the 2022 Member Pulse Survey

2022 Member Pulse Survey
Monday, May 16, 2022
... 2022, we received 49 responses as compared to 74 received for the 2021 pulse survey. (An executive summary of the 2021 ... While Racial/Social Justice is a top priority, momentum for making changes in practice that support racial equity ... fatigue, burnout, mental health issues and the need for wellness support The impact of the “Great ...
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Blog Post: Finding Your Perfect Grants Management System

PhillyCAM producers retreat
Thursday, August 1, 2024
... power in mind. Achieving ease of use and accessibility for our grantees and my team demand many workarounds. Even ... a community review process, and making space for grantee feedback. I even used dashboards not just as trackers, but as guardrails for my team to find data in a system too bloated for our ...

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