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Future-focused takeaways from the 2017 Philanthropy Network conference
Philanthropy Network's 2017 Fall Conference on November 2, Vision | Voice | Values, invited attendees to consider what we in the social impact sector are called upon to do differently in order to build a more equitable and resilient greater Philadelphia region.
What Barra Foundation has learned from dipping a toe into mission investing
The Barra Foundation shares advice for other foundations interested in getting started with mission investing.
COVID-19 Funder Briefing #20
COVID-19 Funder Briefing #22
2018 Diversity Among Philanthropic Professionals Report
In 2018, Funders for LGBTQ Issues set out to survey the board and staff of foundations in order to identify how many LGBTQ people worked in philanthropy. In the process, the organization realized that it had an opportunity to not only ask about sexual orientation and gender identity but also to inquire about a range of personal identifiers. With the inaugural Diversity Among Philanthropic Professionals (DAPP) Survey, Funders for LGBTQ Issues asked participants to identify their role within their foundation, their age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and ethnicity, and disability status. This report lays out the results of the DAPP survey in aggregate form.
Talent Justice Toolkit
This toolkit presents easy-to-use resources to help nonprofits and funders take action to advance talent justice. The tools can be used by both nonprofits and funders to increase their investments in talent justice at all stages of the nonprofit career lifecycle.
Chat with an Expert #3: Daryn Dodson, Founder & Managing Director of Illumen Capital
Members of Philanthropy Network are cordially invited to attend the next episode of “Chat with an Expert,” an initiative of Walls Torres Group. In partnership with Philanthropy Network’s Equity in Philanthropy Cohort programming, this episode is now being made available to the full membership.
Delaware County Funders Meeting
Please join us for the next meeting of Philanthropy Network’s Delaware County Funders Group where attendees will hear about new county initiatives and have the opportunity to share updates and key happenings in their own work.
Philadelphia Impact Investment Landscape Scan
Through a series of interviews, roundtables, and a short survey, Philanthropy Network and Urbane Development gathered input from key stakeholders in the Philadelphia region who are involved (or want to be involved) in impact investing in order to better understand their priorities, needs, and challenges and to identify key opportunities to facilitate further impact investments in the region.
COVID-19 Funder Briefing #23
Join us for the next COVID-19 funder briefing.
Setting the Table: Reimagining Wealth & Capitalism
Regional Roundtable: Community Violence
Philanthropy Network's new Regional Roundtable series will provide funders with an opportunity to hear updates on pressing issues, and share what they’re hearing about needs in the community and steps they are taking to respond.
Family Philanthropy Webinar Series: Pride of Place: Sustaining a Family’s Commitment to Community
What does it mean to have “pride of place”? How do giving families retain their commitment to the founding region or community where their philanthropic resources were first created?
Family Philanthropy Webinar Series: Balancing Power Dynamics
This conversation will feature a variety of practical tips for bridging the power divide with your grantees, with one another, and with other partners in your work.
Community-led Philanthropy during Crisis: How Giving Circles of Color Can Transform Traditional Philanthropy
Equity in Philanthropy Event
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) remains a major issue, that members of Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia, indicate they want to learn more about and work towards. But it's not so simple. DEI means different things to different people. And, strategies to advance DEI are not so clear for many of us.
Family Philanthropy Webinar Series: Impact Investing: Dipping Your Toes or Going All In
Impact investing – which seeks a specific environmental, social or governance return above and beyond a strictly financial return – can be a particularly valuable tool for foundations and donor advised funds that seek to align their investments with their grantmaking mission. This webinar will discuss this investing approach, and share perspectives and examples from families who have made this choice.
Increase the Success in Succession Planning: Preparing for Future Leadership
The Council of New Jersey Grantmakers is excited to invite Philanthropy Network foundation members to a CEO succession planning seminar – at no cost to Network members. This seminar will include discussions on challenges to CEO succession planning, how to incorporate diversity and inclusion into your search, and best practices for a smooth transition.
Mission-Aligned Investing: A model for maximizing philanthropic impact and equity
As part of Philanthropy Network's Mission-Aligned Investing Cohort, philanthropic leaders are learning together how to align their assets with their mission and invest in the community using a racial equity lens.