William Penn Foundation announces new grants
Monday, December 16, 2019
In November, the William Penn Foundation Board of Directors approved grants of nearly $20 million in support of Great Learning, Great Public Spaces and Watershed Protection.
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18Nov2021
Money, money, money – Beyond philanthropy: What is the role of public dollars?
Thursday, November 18, 2021
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Where:
Webinar
Every year, disasters and humanitarian crises affect millions of people globally. Millions of philanthropic dollars are distributed to the thousands of organizations across the charitable sector in the U.S. and other countries in response to these...
Pensions & Investments: It's racial bias, not merely an issue of access
Published:
08/2019
New research shows that Black fund managers must overcome racial bias to win institutional money and are judged more harshly as top performers.
The Philadelphia Cultural Fund distributes $2.67 million to a diverse mix of arts & culture organizations
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
MAYOR JIM KENNEY AND A HOST OF CITY LEADERS HELP DISTRIBUTE $2.67 MILLION TO ARTS & CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS ESSENTIAL TO THE DIVERSE MIXTURE OF ARTS PROGRAMS ENRICHING CITY LIFE
Investing in Women: A Gender-Lens Investing Conversation
Friday, March 1, 2019
... said LaRosa. Investors could back companies whose end products or services have a positive effect on women’s ... other pursuits, increasing the availability of sanitary products, and expanding girls’ access to education. The ...
William Penn Foundation announces Creative Communities Grants
Thursday, December 13, 2018
The William Penn Foundation announced $9.7 million in grants for Creative Communities
How Pew Is Addressing COVID-19's Impacts on Philadelphia and Our Grantees
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
An open letter from Pew Vice President Frazierita Klasen
City Announces Additional $30 Million in Funding for Rental Assistance and Small Business Relief
Thursday, November 12, 2020
New funding brings the City’s direct support for small businesses to $38.7 million and for rental assistance to $39.4 million since start of the pandemic.
Pew Awards $4.25 Million to 4 Philadelphia Nonprofits to Expand Economic Opportunities and Address Growing Impacts of Community Violence
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
The Pew Charitable Trusts announced that it has awarded $4.25 million to four Philadelphia nonprofits working to close opportunity gaps and address the growing impact of violence on local residents.
City launches $1.5 Million 2024 Illuminate the Arts Grant
Monday, August 12, 2024
... no puede completar la solicitud a través del formulario en línea o necesita ayuda en español, envíe un correo electrónico a ...
2017 Speakers
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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
Members only, join us for a conversation with Marcus Walton, President and CEO of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO).
Comcast NBCUniversal makes additional $1M donation to hurricane relief efforts
Monday, September 18, 2017
With an additional donation of $1 million, Comcast NBCUniversal has made direct cash contributions to $2.5 million to support hurricane relief efforts.
Wells Fargo Helps LISC Expand Financial Opportunity
Thursday, March 15, 2018
... coaching, job training/placement and low-cost financial products to help them build credit, savings and assets. The ...
Philly parents, don't leave the city when your kids reach school age | Opinion
Friday, March 23, 2018
William Penn Foundation program director for Great Learning Elliot Weinbaum urges parents to visit their neighborhood schools and see the great teaching happening in Philadelphia's public schools before deciding to leave the city in search of something better.
The Philadelphia Foundation and Reinvestment Fund Launch PhilaImpact Fund
Monday, April 30, 2018
The Philadelphia Foundation and Reinvestment Fund announced the launch of PhilaImpactFund, a new place-based impact investment opportunity targeted to the Greater Philadelphia region.
Union Benevolent Assoication announces change to funding priorities
Friday, August 17, 2018
... post office boxes for those who lack an address; Hygiene products and other toiletries. According to Lundby, the ...
October 2018 Rebuild Update
Friday, October 19, 2018
Read the latest developments about the City of Philadelphia's Rebuild initiative.
Eagles Announce Additional $275,000 in Grants to Local Nonprofits Through Eagles Social Justice Fund
Thursday, December 20, 2018
The Eagles Social Justice Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation announced grants totaling $275,000 to Philadelphia-area non-profit organizations who are providing support and critical resources to address key social issues in communities.
11Mar2019
PEAK 2019 Annual Conference
Monday, March 11, 2019 - 7:00am to Wednesday, March 13, 2019 - 4:30pm
Where:
Denver, CO
... and girls in Memphis who can’t afford monthly menstrual products . In creating this service without leaving her ...