Self-Dealing: A Concise Guide For Foundation Board and Staff
An overview on the self-dealing law, including definitions, common problem areas, exceptions, penalties, and resources.
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The Case for Funding Black-Led Social Change: Case Statement
Published:
03/2017
The Case for Funding Black-Led Social Change intends to spark new energy to vitalize and strengthen the infrastructure for Black-led organizations. The 18-page document was issued by the Black Social Change Funders Network (BSCFN), an initiative forged by the leadership of ABFE: A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities and the Hill-Snowdon Foundation.
Transformation Process and Findings
An Open Letter to Philanthropy Network Members & Partners
2017 Speakers
... and philanthropy, including Program Officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Executive Director for Health ...
YOUTHadelphia 2019 Announces $60,000 In Grants
Thursday, May 16, 2019
... and communications led by Mina Ado, formerly of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. They discussed the role of ...
Foundations Community Partnerships Announces Grants at 19th Annual Partnership in Youth Services Luncheon
Monday, November 13, 2017
Foundations Community Partnership honored 12 nonprofit community programs in Bucks County that are making a difference in the lives of local children and their families at their 19th annual Partnership in Youth Services luncheon.
U.S. Giving Tops the $400 Billion Mark for the First Time
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
In its latest report, Giving USA estimates total giving in America in 2017 topped the $400 billion threshold for the first time.
SPARX 2019: Liz Dozier on Making an Impact
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
At SPARX 2019, Liz Dozier talked about her journey from a troubled Chicago school to social-impact investing and shared lessons for social justice-minded do-gooders on what worked and what didn’t.
Chester County Funders Unite to Provide COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
To date, Chester County-based funders have awarded over $1.5 million in immediate grants to Chester County based nonprofit organizations.
New Regional COVID-19 Response Dashboard analyzes more than $40M in giving from 13 shared funds in Greater Philadelphia
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Developed by the Center for High Impact Philanthropy at the University of Pennsylvania and Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia with support from William Penn and Lenfest Foundations, the dashboard is one of the first efforts to collect grants data from numerous pooled giving funds and share it publicly, mapped against demographic and economic data.
Funders Must Walk the Talk of Collaboration
Friday, February 26, 2021
With new data about the financial health of Greater Philadelphia nonprofits combined with troubling trends due to COVID-19, it's clear that collaboration will be a vital strategy for both nonprofits and funders if the sector is to continue to provide essential services and stimulate innovation that advances social purpose.
City Announces Second Round of Anti-Violence Community Expansion Grant Program Awardees
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Four additional organizations to receive more than $2.5 million in funding; additional grant awards to be announced in the coming weeks.
The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy and the Arts and Culture Task Force Announce Awards from the $1.5 Million 2022 Illuminate the Arts Grant
Monday, August 8, 2022
OACCE announced 934 of Philadelphia’s individual artists, small and mid-size nonprofit arts organizations, and small creative enterprises will receive funding.
More Than $1 Million in Fellowships Awarded to 12 BIPOC Artists Through Philadelphia’s Cultural Treasures Program
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Recipients include artists and practitioners working in disciplines such as performance, film,
visual arts, literature, and community-based art forms.
Blog Post: Finding Your Perfect Grants Management System
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Sherella Williams, Office and Grants Manager for Independence Public Media Foundation, shares her recent experience choosing a grants management system for her foundation and offers advice for other funders considering their GMS options.
Learning Together: How to Create a Regional Coordinated Capacity Building System
Thursday, December 12, 2024
In response to profound changes in recent years, area funders sought a conversation with nonprofit leaders about how best to support them in evolving their practices and strengthening their organizations.
Census Update from the Bauman Foundation #2 (4.19.18)
Published:
04/2018
Census Update from the Bauman Foundation (2):
Citizenship Question
Last week I sent you an email providing a factsheet about the addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 census, a summary of a funder briefing on the topic, and additional related materials.
2025 Policy & Advocacy Resources
... to Nonprofit Partners: We are with you. (Feb 2025) Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | Affirming Our Shared ... of Risk, What Does Bravery Look Like?
Learning to Ride the Wave: Adaptive Business Modeling for Philanthropy-Serving Organizations
Developed in partnership with United Philanthropy Forum and Northern California Grantmakers, this guide shares seven practices and 12 tools for Philanthropy-Serving Organizations who seek effective ways to mobilize resources to sustain their organization’s work.
Your board isn’t diverse enough
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
A new study from BoardSource found board diversity hasn't improved in the past two decades, but two local foundations - Seybert and Leeway - are taking steps to make their boards more representative of those they serve.