Event
16Jul2020
Montgomery County Funders Meeting
Thursday, July 16, 2020
9:00am - 10:00am
Video Conference
This month’s agenda will focus on how we can address racial inequity in our work.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Event
12Aug2020
Montgomery County Funders Meeting
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
9:00am - 10:00am
Video Conference
Please join us for presentations on the Montgomery County COVID-19 Response Fund and the Build Back Better initiative.
Event
11Jun2020
Community-led Philanthropy during Crisis: How Giving Circles of Color Can Transform Traditional Philanthropy
Thursday, June 11, 2020
10:15am - 11:30am
Video Conference
Join us for a panel discussion with local leaders about how giving circles of color have responded to the current crises and how their giving circle models can intersect with traditional philanthropy. How can the community-centered lenses of BIPOC-led/BIPOC-serving giving circles inform, or transform, traditional grantmaking? Non-members are welcome to attend this session.
Event
04Jun2020
The Crisis of White Supremacy in America: What’s Philanthropy’s Role?
Thursday, June 4, 2020
9:00am - 10:30am
Video Conference
America has reached a fever pitch and many are hurt, tired, and trying to find a way forward. What we are seeing unfold is the culmination of centuries of traumatic white supremacy over the lives of Black people in this country. What will it take for America to finally and truly address its original sin, racism? What is philanthropy being called to do at this time? What can philanthropy do to dismantle white supremacy and advance social justice?
Event
16Jul2020
Philanthropy’s Imperative: How to Discuss White Supremacy with Staff, Boards, and Nonprofit Partners
Thursday, July 16, 2020
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Video Conference
Members only, join us for a conversation with Marcus Walton, President and CEO of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO).
News
Douty Foundation announces plans to sunset
Monday, August 3, 2020
After more than 50 years of grantmaking in support of organizations working to foster equitable opportunities for children and youth in Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties, the trustees of the Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation have decided to cease operations as a private foundation at the end of calendar year 2021.
Event
07Oct2020
Setting the Table: Reimagining Wealth & Capitalism
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Video Conference
We are pleased to introduce our new webinar series, Setting the Table. Taking place every other month, this series invites guests to the virtual table to discuss a range of issues at the intersection of philanthropy, racial equity and social justice. This session will welcome guests Rodney Foxworth, CEO, Common Future and Erika Seth Davies, Founder, Racial Equity Asset Lab. Their discussion will focus on reimagining wealth and ideas to radically change capitalism as we know it. Open to members of Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia and Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO).
News
Love & Equity in News
Thursday, May 13, 2021
When philanthropists are deciding what stories and organizations they strategically support, it's important for them to understand and consider the diversity of paths, perspectives and entry points into the world of news and media making.
News
Philadelphia Foundation Announces Fund Focused on Black-Led Nonprofits Serving Black Communities in Greater Philadelphia
Thursday, May 13, 2021
With a lead gift from Facebook’s $20 Million “Supporting Black Communities” National Initiative, the new fund will fortify Black-led nonprofit organizations serving Black communities in Greater Philadelphia.
News
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia and Philly Counts announce first-round of the COVID-19 Prevention & Response Fund grant recipients
Friday, May 21, 2021
The Fund awarded its first round of grants totaling $365,150 to 49 individuals and nonprofit organizations working to increase COVID-19 education, vaccine access, health resources, and outreach activities in their communities.
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