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OPINION | Instead of blaming government for Philly’s poverty problems, we must band together
Via Philly.com | By Bill Golderer, president and CEO of United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
Citizens Bank Teams with LISC Across Workforce Development Initiatives
Citizens Bank announced funding to expand the impact of LISC Financial Opportunity Centers in three cities, including Philadelphia, fueling programs that help people train for jobs in growth industries and move from entry-level positions to career pathways.
Foundations Community Partnership Board Approves 21 Grant Awards Totaling $165,000 to Benefit Bucks Non-Profits
A digital effort to fight hunger in Montgomery County
Antihunger agencies helped create online ordering from food pantries to help people overcome some of the barriers to access, including limited hours, the stigma of lining up for charitable food, difficulty finding adequate transportation, and physical disabilities.
The Brandywine Health Foundation Announces Over $800,000 In Grants to Non-Profits Serving Greater Coatesville
The Brandywine Health Foundation recently distributed 30 grants totaling $834,000, bringing the Foundation’s total giving since it began awarding grants and scholarships in 2002 to more than $17.5 million.
William Penn Foundation awards $11.8 million in Arts & Culture funding
William Penn Foundation announced $11.8 million in unrestricted operating support for 35 arts and culture organizations in the Philadelphia region.
Where Does Your Cash Sleep at Night?
For foundations not sure how to get started with impact or mission-aligned investing, a first step is to look for opportunities in their own backyard by investing in CDFIs and supporting a local social enterprise.
Morning Workshops & Roundtable Chat Sessions
Workshop Track #1: Innovation
Dynamic Data: Using Data to Inform Funding & Program Decisions -- Columbus Ballroom A
Funders and nonprofits are increasingly utilizing data to help inform their decision-making and develop solutions to pressing community needs. Workshop participants will learn from data-informed organizations about how they are using data to build in-depth community profiles to guide funding and program planning.
The Foundation for Delaware County awards over $30K to local nonprofits promoting a complete count in the 2020 Census
In the first of three rounds of grantmaking to encourage enrollment in the 2020 Census, The Foundation for Delaware County announced $30,300 in awards through six grants to area nonprofits.
The Presser Foundation Announces Over $1.3 Million in a Special Round of Grants to Music Organizations
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Presser Foundation announced a special and additional round of general operating grants to 85 music organizations totaling $521,250; the foundation also also announced nine additional grants totaling $795,000.
Statement: Including Immigrants and Refugees In Our Response to COVID-19
The Douty, Fels and Scattergood Foundations invite their fellow funders to sign-on to this statement committing to actions supporting our immigrant and refugee communities during the COVID-19 crisis.
FCP Board Aids Bucks County Non-Profits Stricken by Pandemic
Through its COVID-19 Response Grant program, Foundations Community Partnership approves $230,000 in grant awards benefiting 51 Bucks County nonprofits.
CCFWG’S 4th Annual Champions of Change Event Leaves Chester County Business Community Inspired to Elevate Women in the Workplace
New Report on Nonprofit Financial Health Pre-Pandemic Serves as a Wake-Up Call
Partners funding the report acknowledge that the risk the sector faces today during a pandemic is the result of a system that was not financially stable pre-COVID that must be fixed.
Future Think: Philanthropy, COVID-19, and the ‘Next’ Normal
Hargro suggests four things philanthropy should consider to help us imagine the “next” normal and rebuild a more resilient and just region.
Philadelphia Foundation Announces Fund Focused on Black-Led Nonprofits Serving Black Communities in Greater Philadelphia
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.
The Fund for Women and Girls’ Fifth Annual Champions of Change Event Leaves Local Business Community Inspired to Elevate Women in the Workplace
Nonprofit Organizations Awarded More than $6 Million from William Penn Foundation for Workforce Development and Pandemic Recovery Efforts
The William Penn Foundation today announced 44 grants totaling more than $6 million to support workforce development and job training opportunities for nearly 2,000 Philadelphians, as well as continued support for families’ basic needs.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy Unveils Ambitious Growth Plan To Put National Spotlight On Social Sector, Become Nonprofit
The Chronicle of Philanthropy (CoP) announced it plans to become an independent nonprofit organization, and has nearly $6 million in new grant commitments that will support innovation, growth, and impact.