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The Case for Funding Black-Led Social Change: Redlining by Another Name: What the Data Says to Move from Rhetoric to Action
Building Impact: A Closer Look at Local Cross-Sector Collaborations for Education
While cross-sector collaborations in support of local education reform show promise, they also often face challenges. This series of case studies found that that collaborations required "a credible and compelling rationale" as well as committed local advocates.
Keystone Policy Series: Census 2020 (4.11.19)
An update for Pennsylvania funders on national, statewide and local activities currently being undertaken – and where philanthropy can continue to play a role – to ensure a fair and accurate census count.
Chester County Funders: Spotlight on the Nonprofit Repositioning Fund- Lessons Learned from the 1st Year
Dwayne Wharton selected for new national leadership program to build health equity
Philanthropy Network names Shira Hodges as Director of Leadership and Advancement
The Status of Women in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania: 2018 Report
The report is an in-depth baseline needs assessment of women in Montgomery County, PA and explores eight major areas affecting the lives of women: employment and earnings; work and family; poverty and opportunity; health and well-being; reproductive rights and infant health; violence and safety; political participation; and women veterans.
What’s Race Got to Do With It? Equity and Philanthropic Evaluation Practice
An increasing number of foundations are embracing racial equity/equity as a core value, and it is influencing how they see themselves and operate. However, evaluation has for the most part remained untouched. Knowing how race/racism has influenced both, philanthropy and evaluation, deepens our understanding of how philanthropic evaluation practice may unintentionally reinforce racism. Equitable evaluation shifts the current evaluation paradigm to one that centers equity/racial equity, so that it is more aligned with the values and intentions of current day philanthropic endeavors.
Funders Must Walk the Talk of Collaboration
The Case for Funding Black-Led Social Change: Case Statement
Regional Foundation Announces $1.95 Million in Grant Awards
Anchored in Place: How Funders Are Helping Anchor Institutions Strengthen Local Economies
This report by the Funders’ Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities examines the potential of anchor institutions hold to create lasting and sustainable change—and illustrates how funders are working with anchor institutions to create healthier, more equitable, and economically vibrant places to live and work.
Grantmaking with a Racial Justice Lens: A Practice Guide
Grantmaking with a Racial Justice Lens: A Practical Guide centers the perspectives of racial justice activists first, and then of funders working on change in their institutions, to identify best practices for driving philanthropy beyond racial equity toward racial justice.
Strong Foundations: Financial Security Starts with Affordable, Stable Housing – A Research Primer
This new comprehensive research primer from Aspen Institute EPIC draws on extensive review of the research literature, engagement with more than 100 experts, and analysis of federal survey data.
Bridging the Gaps 28th Anniversary Symposium
New Report on Nonprofit Financial Health Pre-Pandemic Serves as a Wake-Up Call
City Announces Final Round of Anti-Violence Community Expansion Grant Program Awardees
GSK Announces $10M Program to Advance Black People, Latinx People, Women in STEM
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.