Igniting the Power in Community
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
As we prepare for the 2019 SPARX Conference on October 31, we asked members of our Conference Planning Committee to reflect on the meaning of "community."
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Pew Center for Arts & Heritage Announces 2019 Grants for Philadelphia Artists, Organizations
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage announced 39 grants totaling $8.4 million in support of the Philadelphia region’s cultural organizations and artists.
Enthusiastic Crowd Gathers at CCFWG Summit to Raise Awareness of Workplace Sexual Harassment
Monday, October 21, 2019
As a direct response to survey findings on workplace sexual harassment in Chester County, the Chester County Women’s Commission and Chester County Fund for Women and Girls recently hosted a public #ChescoKnows Summit.
Donor Collaboration: How NPT Philanthropists are Working Together to Increase Impact
Monday, October 21, 2019
Donor collaboratives are being used to fund creative solutions to some of today’s most complex social problems.
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey announces $1 million challenge to boost regional Census Outreach Efforts
Thursday, October 24, 2019
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey announced a $500,000 matching grant, with the goal ofraising $1 million in new funding to target greater engagement of historically undercounted groups in the city and region in the 2020 Census.
3 Questions with Liz Dozier
Friday, October 25, 2019
In this brief Q&A, 2019 SPARX Conference lunch keynote speaker Liz Dozier shares a few thoughts on philanthropy, community and the power to drive change.
Justice, not charity: Liz Dozier thinks philanthropy should be rooted in equity and solidarity
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Liz Dozier of Chicago Beyond has a few ideas about how we can do philanthropy more equitably, including showing up in solidarity rather than rooted in bias, compliance metrics or inauthentic things.
Foundations Community Partnership Founder Ron Bernstein to Retire
Friday, November 1, 2019
Foundations Community Partnership Founder Ron Bernstein announced his retirement effective June 30, 2020 after a forty-year career of leadership and development.
Is Your Organization Prepared for a Major Market Shift?
Monday, November 4, 2019
Periods of stability are the perfect time to assess risk and initiate transition planning, leadership succession or consider changing an investment strategy.
Philadelphia Foundation Fund Supports Community-based Programs in Northwest Philadelphia
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
EAST MT. AIRY (11/5/2019) – The East Mount Airy Neighbors (EMAN) Community Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded $69,700 in grants to six nonprofits providing services to Northwest Philadelphia, with an emphasis on programs serving the East Mt. Airy neighborhood.
ComNet19: Lessons on Building a Community of Communicators
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
The Communications Network's annual gathering offers some lessons on how to create and support an inclusive community.
11Mar2019
GCIR National Convening 2020
Monday, March 11, 2019 - 9:00am to Friday, March 13, 2020 - 5:00pm
Where:
Atlanta, GA
Mark your calendar for GCIR National Convenin, philanthropy’s foremost conference on immigration—the defining issue of our time and one that cuts across issues, sectors, and geographies. Every two years, GCIR holds the nation's only convening...
21Nov2019
Community Action Poverty Simulation
Thursday, November 21, 2019
8:30am - 12:00pm
Where:
Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church
As part of Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week (HHAW), Bethesda Project and Keystone First invite you to to walk a mile in the shoes of those experiencing poverty by participating in the Community Action Poverty Simulation. The Poverty...
20Nov2019
Business for Social Good
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
8:00am - 10:00am
Where:
The Museum of the American Revolution
Why CSR Matters to Your Talent, Investors, and Clients In a socioeconomic climate where profit and social impact often seem at odds, people are increasingly drawn to companies that share their values. A sound corporate social responsibility (CSR)...
Philadelphia Foundation and Mural Arts Unveil “Strength in our Bonds” Centennial Legacy Mural
Friday, November 8, 2019
The “Strength in our Bonds” Centennial Legacy Mural commemorates Philadelphia Foundation’s 100 years of service and honors greater Philadelphia region residents.
25Nov2019
Gender Lens Investing: A Unique Approach for Foundations
Monday, November 25, 2019
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Where:
Webinar
Gender lens investing, an investment strategy that overlays rigorous financial analysis with considerations of gender inequity, is becoming recognized as one of the most exciting areas of impact and sustainable investing. Tune into this webinar for...
GSK names 23rd annual IMPACT Award Winners
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
GSK awards $400,000 to ten Greater Philadelphia nonprofits making an IMPACT on health outcomes.
SPARX 2019: Liz Dozier on Making an Impact
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
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.
Delaware County forms 2020 Census Complete Count Committee
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Delaware County, PA announced the formation of a Complete Count Committee to encourage participation in the 2020 Census.
Greater Philadelphia Corporate Volunteer Council Partners with Philadelphia Foundation
Friday, November 22, 2019
The Greater Philadelphia Corporate Volunteer Council (GPCVC) is now partnering with the Philadelphia Foundation to help strategically guide corporate volunteerism throughout the Greater Philadelphia region.