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Early Learnings on Building Foundation Openness

Friday, December 21, 2018
... Assessing a foundation’s performance is critical to its learning and improvement if it wants to be as ... Grantmakers that participated in the project reported a higher frequency of sharing their successes and failures with ... openness champions, and leadership buy-in are crucial for moving the needle towards greater openness. Both dialogue and ...
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16Jul2020

Philanthropy’s Imperative: How to Discuss White Supremacy with Staff, Boards, and Nonprofit Partners

Thursday, July 16, 2020
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Video Conference
Staying silent is not an option. Join us for a conversation to discuss ways funders can begin discussions with ... Organizations (GEO) on July 16th from 2:00 - 3:30 pm. This event is supported by: SVP.png   Suggested Reading Article: ... RECORDING About Marcus Walton Walton_Marcus.jpg Prior to being President and CEO of Grantmakers for Effective ...

Delaware County forms 2020 Census Complete Count Committee

Delaware County Census 2020
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
... assist in the administration of a census outreach strategy to encourage full participation in the 2020 federal census. ... Delaware County Complete Count Committee met on Oct. 29 to discuss a 2020 Census awareness campaign based upon their ... based on census data.” The 2020 Census provides an opportunity for everyone to be counted. State, and local ...
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27Jan2021

COVID-19 Funder Briefing #19

Wednesday, January 27, 2021
9:00am - 10:00am
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... new challenges and opportunities for the funder community to engage as COVID-19 case rates continue to climb, new federal leadership is established and vaccine ... bring back COVID-19 briefings. These calls will provide an opportunity for members to update each other on the efforts ...

New report outlines the scale and scope of employer-driven philanthropy and volunteerism in Philadelphia

Report Cover - How Employers Give
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
... and Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia are pleased to release “ How Employers Give: A Look at Philanthropy and ... bono support provided by Philadelphia employers is much higher than what the survey data reports. “Our city becomes ... and civic leaders together to promote growth and create opportunity in our region. Our members represent eleven ...

2025 Policy & Advocacy Resources

... serverly hamper the ability of nonprofits and philanthropy to carry out their charitable missions and could result in ...
02Sep2020

Biweekly COVID-19 Funder Briefing #18

Wednesday, September 2, 2020
10:15am - 11:15am
Video Conference
COVID-19 funder briefings are open to all funders in the Greater Philadelphia region. These convenings serve as an opportunity for funders to update each other on new and existing COVID-19 funding ...

Philadelphia Selected For New Anti-Displacement Policy Network

Friday, March 23, 2018
... cities will work together over the next year on strategies to fight displacement and build inclusive, prosperous cities. ... CEO of PolicyLink . “We hope this network will be an opportunity to sharpen these strategies, develop new and ... participants will first meet at the PolicyLink Equity Summit in Chicago, April 11-13, with one additional network ...
03May2023

In Conversation with Matt Desmond: How We Can End Poverty in America

Wednesday, May 3, 2023
12:00pm - 1:30pm
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This event is available for in-person or virtual participation.
... can play a role in fighting it. The United States has a higher poverty rate than any other advanced democracy. A ... that work, the role of evidence in advocacy, strategies to drive policy and narrative change, and ways to build a movement that...

PHLCares Presents $500,000 in Grants to Four Philadelphia Homeless Service Organizations

Friday, February 25, 2022
... a business-led initiative investing in solutions to homelessness, presented its first round of funding to four homeless service organizations at a press conference ... homeless service providers and created even higher barriers for the vulnerable populations they serve,” ...
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Philadelphia Receives $5 Million in JPMorgan Chase’s AdvancingCities Challenge

Thursday, October 8, 2020
... part of the firm’s $500 million, five-year initiative to advance inclusive recovery and promote greater economic opportunity in cities. The collaborative will receive a $5 million philanthropic investment to connect diverse workers and businesses to well-paying jobs ...

Community Nonprofits Awarded $13.8 million To Renovate Cecil B. Moore and Heitzman Recreation Centers

Cecil B. Moore's karate students perform at the Rebuild launch celebration.
Friday, March 15, 2019
... announced the award of $13.8 million in grant funds to local nonprofits to carry out major improvements to the ... celebration.   “Rebuild is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to modernize and transform Philadelphia’s ... – 2 p.m. The Heitzman Recreation Center community launch event will be announced in the coming weeks. More details ...
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Morning Workshops & Roundtable Chat Sessions

Workshop Track #1: Innovation Dynamic Data: Using Data to Inform Funding & Program Decisions -- Columbus Ballroom A Funders and nonprofits are increasingly utilizing data to help inform their decision-making and develop solutions to ... these identified issues; and explore advocacy’s role in moving the policy needle to maximize program impact. ...
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10/31/2019
10:40am - 11:40am

Philadelphia Foundation announces the 2022 Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia Honorees

PECO representatives receiving 2022 Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia award
Friday, June 24, 2022
... Points of Light and its local chamber partners, is pleased to announce The Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia 2022 honorees. ... initiative showcases how local companies of all sizes are moving social impact, civic engagement, and community to the ...
16May2022

Uniting Americans Through Service: The Power of Americorps and Philanthropy Working in Partnership

Monday, May 16, 2022
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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... agency for national service and volunteering) can connect to advance the Biden Administration’s priorities. In Mr. ... Mr. Smith is a longtime friend of philanthropy - prior to his appointment by President Biden, he served as executive ... My...

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