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Program Series
Our educational programs for members feature several different series that explore grantmaking strategy and practice. Visit our Event Calendar to find upcoming sessions.
Rebuild Philadelphia
Philanthropy Network members have taken leadership to provide philanthropic support of Rebuilding Community Infrastructure (Rebuild), a seven year, $500 million joint public-private partnership to revitalize parks, recreation centers, playgrounds, and libraries across the City of Philadelphia as a way to fight poverty and strengthen neighborhoods.
Building on Arthur Evans' Legacy: Next Steps For Behavioral Health In Philadelphia
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Scattergood Foundation president Joe Pyle urges Philadelphia to build on the accomplishments of Dr. Arthur Evans, who is stepping down after 12 years as Commissioner of the Philadelphia's Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services.
16Feb2017
Spark session: Readying Your Community Foundation to Serve Philanthropic Families
Thursday, February 16, 2017
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Webinar
You’ve successfully attracted Donor-Advised Funds and developed solid relationships with those founding donors.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation names new CEO
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Richard Besser, MD, former acting director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and ABC News’ current chief health and medical editor, will succeed Disa Lavizzo-Mourey as president and chief executive officer of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
2016 Conference Highlights
Toward a More Perfect Union:
How a corporate partner is helping YouthBuild Philly students become ‘green leaders’ in construction
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Building materials company Saint-Gobain has been working with YouthBuild USA since 2010 to provide materials and hands-on job training for students working in YouthBuild Philly’s building trades track.
Lenfest Institute offering $1 million in grants
Monday, June 5, 2017
The Lenfest Institute for Journalism will award up to $1 million in grants to drive innovation in news-and-information products, and to sponsor a residency program for entrepreneurs.
Impact100 Philadelphia grants $360K to 5 nonprofits
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
The local chapter of the national funding network is a women-only giving circle that awards five awards annually — three core mission grants and two general operating grants — to Philly-area nonprofits working in arts and culture, education, environment, family, and health and wellness.
Philly dominates Knight Cities Challenge … again
Monday, June 12, 2017
For the third consecutive year, Philadelphia has dominated the Knight Cities Challenge, winning more than $1 million out of $5 million in urban-revitalization grants that the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation offers annually to 26 cities.
Sidney Hargro is Philanthropy Network’s new executive director
Friday, June 16, 2017
Philanthropy Network names the former leader of the Community Foundation of South Jersey as its new executive director.
Getting Past Inertia: Ten Simple, Valiant Steps To Align Your Foundation’s Endowment With Your Mission – Or Not
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Elizabeth Killough, Director of the Untours Foundation, offers a 10-step guide for getting started in impact investing.
About Rebuild Philadelphia
Rebuilding Community Infrastructure (Rebuild) is Mayor Jim Kenney’s visionary seven year, $500 million initiative to invest in neighborhood parks, recreation centers and libraries in the City of Philadelphia.
Why Invest
Opportunities to invest in this transformative initiative will be available for funders of all sizes and investment capacities.
How to Invest
See below for a step-by-step guide for how to invest in Rebuild.
02Nov2017
2017 Fall Conference: VISION | VOICE | VALUES
Thursday, November 2, 2017
8:00am - 2:30pm
Join us on November 2 for this one-of-a kind regional gathering that brings together leaders from the philanthropic, nonprofit, corporate, and government sectors from throughout Greater Philadelphia.
Rebuild FAQ
Q: Who manages Rebuild?
2017 Sponsors
These are our 2017 Fall Conference Sponsors