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Welcome & Opening

WELCOME:  Jennifer Pedroni, Board Chair, Philanthropy Network OPENING REMARKS: Sidney Hargro, President, ... RECOGNITION:  Diane Melley, Executive Director of Second Century Initiatives & Corporate Partnerships,  ... vitality throughout the Greater Philadelphia Region. Born of a desire for more powerful, permanent funding to address ...
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10/31/2019
8:30am - 9:45am

Hamilton Family Charitable Trust appoints President Chekemma Fulmore-Townsend

Chekemma Fulmore-Townsend
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
... The Hamilton Family Charitable Trust (HFCT) Board of Directors has named Chekemma Fulmore-Townsend as President ... Nancy Brent Wingo, who retires in July after 20 years of service. Most recently, Fulmore-Townsend served as President and CEO of the Philadelphia Youth Network.   Fulmore-Townsend will oversee planning, ...
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17Nov2022

Out of School Time Funders Community of Practice

Thursday, November 17, 2022
9:00am - 10:30am
Virtual via Zoom
... This meeting has been rescheduled from its original date of October 6th . Join the Out of School Time Funders Community of Practice to learn about ... Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool Youth Development Network, who will share updated information about state-level ...

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey and Comcast Launch Nonprofit Finance Accelerator to Strengthen Nonprofit Community

Nonprofit Finance Accelerator
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Press release via United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey ... solutions that break the cycle of poverty. As part of a network of independent local nonprofit organizations, United ... distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal ...

Transformation Process and Findings

An Open Letter to Philanthropy Network Members & Partners Michael Kellerman, Interim ... and others throughout the philanthropic sector in and out of our region to better understand Philanthropy Network ... new paths for the organization’s future. The nature of any network comprised of regional philanthropy ...

The Mayor’s Fund For Philadelphia is now The Philadelphia City Fund

Philadelphia City Fund
Thursday, February 9, 2023
... PHILADELPHIA, PA February 9, 2023 – With the launch of its new website,   www.philacityfund.org, the Mayor’s ... partnership projects that improve the quality of life for all Philadelphians in innovative ways.” A Track ... for grant funding, please visit PCF’s Community Fund page. The Philadelphia City Fund also supports fresh thinking ...
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20Sep2021

Supporting Afghan Families Seeking Refuge in Philadelphia

Monday, September 20, 2021
9:00am - 10:00am
Video Conference
... withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban’s takeover of the country has caused many Afghans to flee the country in ... available through government aid. Join Philanthropy Network to learn how regional funders can respond to this ... Service Center Contact: mosullivan@nscphila.org In the news Most Afghans arriving in America are not strictly ...

Glenmede appoints Nina Cohen director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Nina Cohen
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
News release via Glenmede Cohen_web.jpg Philadelphia, ... and wealth management firm, announced the appointment of  Nina Cohen  to the newly created role of Director of ... currently serves on the Board of Directors of Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia and Exponent Philanthropy, both ...

Community Voices: from a Moment and for a Movement

Spiral Q 2
Monday, August 24, 2020
... protests sweep across the country in the middle of a pandemic that has exposed structural inequalities, ... who are often overlooked in mainstream national and local news and media outlets. We were particularly interested in ... Over Competition As a foundation, we want to support network building and collaboration, so we were pleased to ...

PA Humanities announces $1.4 million in recovery funds to 92 organizations

PA SHARP
Thursday, December 16, 2021
... across the state. Grantees join the new PA SHARP Learning Network, a statewide learning group that fosters resource ... and fostering healing and resiliency in communities of all sizes,” said Laurie Zierer, executive director of PA Humanities. “PA SHARP further strengthens this ...
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Hale Street Explosion Committee to Connect Residents with Resources

Thursday, June 9, 2022
  POTTSTOWN, June 8, 2022—A committee of community stakeholders has formed to help connect those ... currently raised over $47,000 to help meet the basic needs of affected residents, provide housing in the near term, and ... . Checks may be mailed to TriCounty Community Network’s office at 724 N. Adams Street, #203, Pottstown, ...
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Disaster Relief
30Mar2017

29th Annual Members' Meeting & Reception

Thursday, March 30, 2017
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Philadelphia, PA
JOIN US  for Philanthropy Network's  29th Annual Members’ Meeting & Reception  as we gather to celebrate the strength and diversity of our network, share updates about what’s new and notable

Comcast RISE Investment Fund to Provide Additional $1 Million In Grants To Support Philadelphia Small Businesses

Monday, May 16, 2022
... – May 12, 2022 – Comcast announced today a new round of cities will receive grants from the Comcast RISE ... on the X1 platform featuring aggregated small business news, tips, insights, and more. Just say “Comcast RISE” ... all sizes transform their business. Powered by an advanced network, and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast ...

ComNet19: Lessons on Building a Community of Communicators

ComNet19
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
... Foundation and asked him to meet for lunch. The result of this lunch conversation was the recognition that there needed to be a network for those working in the field philanthropic ... Journal, and she served as correspondent for the News of Delaware County, where she covered local government ...

Showing up is half the battle when it comes to change. Here’s what comes next | Opinion by Pedro Ramos

Tuesday, November 20, 2018
... our neighbors. If the saying is correct that 80 percent of success is showing up, then we have made a strong start ... interest and taking actions that get us the rest of the way.  In short, we must move from showing up to ... or looking at the  On the Table Philly's Facebook page .  Standout highlights for me included:  a table at ...

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