Using Public Data to Advance Philanthropy
Monday, August 12, 2019
Many philanthropist struggle to find reliable data to inform their giving. This new blog series will explore stories of impact easily told through data.
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A Call for Unprecedented Unity in Unprecedented Times
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
The unprecedented times we're experiencing as a result of the COVID-19 crisis will require equally unprecedented, collective acts of unity and trust-based flexibility between funders, nonprofits, and the broader community.
20Apr2021
Understanding Private Foundations
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Where:
Webinar
If you are a donor, a grant-seeker, a philanthropic manager, or a professional adviser to any of them, you need to know the rules that distinguish various philanthropic structures. This webinar will focus on private foundations and their special...
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.
05May2021
What You Need to Know About Apportionment Counts + Resident Population Numbers
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 1:00pm
Where:
Webinar
... any of the below: Gary Bass at gbass@baumanfoundation. org Karen Narasaki at karen@narasakijustice.com Amy ...
Philly Counts, Philanthropy Network Launch Fund to Support 2020 Census
Thursday, August 8, 2019
... More information is available at philanthropynetwork.org. Philly Counts, Philanthropy Network Launch Fund to ...
Opinion | Solving Philly’s poverty issues takes consistent, relentless effort by Mayor Jim Kenney
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Mayor Kenney arugues that ultimately, the best ways to reduced Philadelphia's systemic, intergenerational poverty are to improve educational and economic opportunities, and to empower residents with the resources they need to get family-sustaining jobs.
14Jun2018
Annual Endowment, Foundation, and Philanthropy Conference
Thursday, June 14, 2018
8:30am - 4:00pm
Where:
Philadelphia, PA
CFAP is proud to host its annual program focused on endowments, foundations, and philanthropy. This day-long conference will feature panel discussions and speakers from leading asset managers, non-profits, and subject matter experts in non-profit...
18Nov2020
Fiscal Sponsorship: For the Funders, Sponsors and the Sponsored
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Where:
Webinar
Fiscal sponsorship is a time-honored method to spawn new charitable activity when the people with the vision and the energy to do the work do not have recognition of federal tax-exempt status. It can function smoothly as an incubator of important...
11Aug2022
Beyond the typical grant: Alternative ways to fund disasters
Thursday, August 11, 2022
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Where:
Webinar
In U.S. philanthropy, funders usually focus on making grants to organizations with a 501(c)(3) tax designation from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Yet, there are many other ways to fund domestically and internationally. The Center for Disaster...
03May2023
In Conversation with Matt Desmond: How We Can End Poverty in America
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Where:
This event is available for in-person or virtual participation.
Join the Urban Institute for a discussion about why poverty persists in America and how everyone can play a role in fighting it. The United States has a higher poverty rate than any other advanced democracy. A range of policies and practices have...
30Apr2024
Arts, Culture Economic Prosperity: Greater Philadelphia
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Where:
Webinar
Join the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance for the release of its latest Arts, Culture & Economic Prosperity report on April 30. Arts, Culture & Economic Prosperity Greater Philadelphia is an economic and social impact study of the...
10Dec2024
A Perfect Storm? A New Administration, Stubborn Inflation, Fiscal Unease
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 2:00pm
Where:
Online Forum
Change is on the horizon for the nonprofit world as leaders prepare for a second Trump administration and a Republican-controlled House and Senate. Changes to tax law and other government policies could cause economic ripple effects for charities...
03Dec2024
Post Election Assessment: Managing Risk in a Climate of Rising Authoritarianism
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Where:
Webinar
In an era of rising authoritarianism, well-funded attacks on social justice organizations are an on-going threat to the progressive ecosystem. Increasingly, movement organizations are facing numerous obstacles including: petty fines and threats to...
Race influences professional investors’ financial judgments
Published:
05/2019
Results of an online experiment suggest that underrepresentation of people of color in the realm of investing is not only a pipeline problem, and that funds led by people of color might paradoxically face the most barriers to advancement after they have established themselves as strong performers.
City of Philadelphia and PIDC Open Applications to Philadelphia COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund
Monday, March 23, 2020
... filing and payment dates for Real Estate and some business taxes. The City will honor the federal extensions granted to ... an additional 30 days. The due date for 2020 Real Estate Taxes is now April 30, 2020. The deadline to apply for an ... homeowners. Taxpayers who can file and pay their taxes by April 15, 2020 are strongly encouraged to do so. ...
Philadelphia Receives $5 Million in JPMorgan Chase’s AdvancingCities Challenge
Thursday, October 8, 2020
... workforce. For more information please visit philaworks.org Philadelphia Receives $5 Million in JPMorgan Chase’s ...
PHLove Variety Show Raises Over $1.5 Million For PHL COVID-19 Fund Rapid Response Effort; 6th Round of Grant Recipients Announced
Thursday, May 28, 2020
... can be found below and is available at www.PHLCOVID19Fund.org . Additional details around future grant parameters will ... about the PHL COVID-19 Fund via www.PHLCOVID19Fund.org . For more information and updates, follow the fund on ... awards each year. To learn more, visit philafound.org. About United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern ...
Rebuild Receives Grant to Support Needed Improvements to Vare
Thursday, July 12, 2018
The Patricia Kind Family Foundation announced a $125,000 grant to the City of Philadelphia’s Rebuild initiative to support the community engagement and design process for improvements at Vare Recreation Center.
10Nov2022
Policy Landscape for EC Funders
Thursday, November 10, 2022
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Where:
Virtual
Join ECFC and Economic Opportunity Funders for a discussion with national early childhood and child care advocacy advocates including Child Care Aware of America, First Five Years Fund, National Women’s Law Center, The Child Care for Every Family...