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Transformation Process and Findings
An Open Letter to Philanthropy Network Members & Partners
Census Update from the Bauman Foundation #2 (4.19.18)
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.
Foundations Community Partnerships Announces Grants at 19th Annual Partnership in Youth Services Luncheon
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Philanthropy Needs A New Endgame: The Liberation of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Communities In America
Your board isn’t diverse enough
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.
City of Philadelphia and PIDC Open Applications to Philadelphia COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund
The City of Philadelphia and PIDC announced the COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund, a more-than-$9 million grant and loan program designed to support Philadelphia small businesses, help maintain payroll obligations, and preserve jobs impacted by the spread of the virus.
PHL COVID-19 Fund Continues to Meet Deep Community Needs in Fifth Round of Funding to Nonprofits
With this latest round of funding, more than $13 million has been deployed in eight weeks to nearly 400 regional nonprofits addressing critical community needs.
City Launches Overdose Prevention and Community Healing Fund
The City of Philadelphia and the Thomas Scattergood Behavioral Health Foundation announced the launch of the Overdose Prevention and Community Healing Fund, which will implement a community-driven grantmaking process that focuses on geographic areas most impacted by the overdose crisis in Philadelphia.