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“We have experienced what it’s like to release any assumption that one person has all the skills needed to lead and support the work.”
In her article “Transforming Ruckus: Actions Speak Louder,” adrienne maree brown (stylized)—activist, thought leader, community organizer, social justice facilitator, and New York Times bestselling author—recounts her experience as the Executive Director of The Ruckus Society, a nonprofit that “sponsors skill-sharing and nonviolent direct action training.”
Philanthropy Network is thrilled to launch our new five-part “Philanthropy 101” series as a part of reinvigorating our commitment to shared learning opportunities focused on the fundamentals of philanthropic practice.
We're also excited to introduce a new consultant, Bets Charmelus, who will support the development and implementation of Philanthropy 101.
On September 16, Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia, ImpactPHL and Mission Investors Exchanged convened foundations, advisors, and partners to explore how mission-aligned investing can take deeper root in our region. The conversation underscored that this work is both urgent and achievable when done collectively.
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia is thrilled to announce that Tynetta T. Brown will serve as Interim Executive Operations Director starting September 23rd, 2025.
In 2024, a group of regional funders launched the Coordinated Capacity Strengthening Initiative (CCSI) to better understand how to collectively support nonprofits in the Greater Philadelphia region.
On July 29, philanthropy leaders, nonprofit advocates, and academic partners from across Pennsylvania gathered for the inaugural Philanthropic Convening on...
The MAI Collective was built around a simple but powerful idea: foundations can go further together.
After the success of our MAI Cohort and during the progression of the second MAI...
Independence Public Media Foundation is making moves to center racial equity in their business operations—starting with how they bank.
In response to profound changes in recent years, area funders sought a conversation with nonprofit leaders about how best to support them in evolving their practices and strengthening their organizations.