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Building Impact: A Closer Look at Local Cross-Sector Collaborations for Education
While cross-sector collaborations in support of local education reform show promise, they also often face challenges. This series of case studies found that that collaborations required "a credible and compelling rationale" as well as committed local advocates.
Advancing Equitable and Adequate School Funding in PA, Part 2: Framing the Impact
Pew Awards $5.41 Million to Five Philadelphia Nonprofits to Address Human, Economic Impacts of COVID-19
Support includes first-ever ‘growth grant’ to Benefits Data Trust, plus pandemic recovery assistance for Visit Philadelphia and Philadelphia Zoo.
National Movement for Children’s Literacy Converges on Philadelphia
More than 700 educators, foundation executives and national leaders in early childhood education will convene July 24-27 in Philadelphia for Grade-Level Reading Week, the nation’s most significant convening focused on getting all children reading on grade level by the time they enter fourth grade.
Philanthropy represented on new Philadelphia City Council Special Committee on Poverty Reduction and Prevention
Roadmap for Growth event highlights business and school partnerships
Weekly COVID-19 Funder Briefing #10
Nonprofit Organizations Awarded More than $8 Million from William Penn Foundation for Continued Relief Efforts Supporting Philadelphia Families
he William Penn Foundation today announced 90 grants totaling more than $8 million to support nonprofit organizations focused on families’ basic needs and children’s education as Philadelphians continue to be impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ten Philly Elementary Schools Awarded $500K in “Good To Great” Grants to Strengthen Early Literacy Programs
The grants, up to $75,000 in size, were awarded though the Fund for the School District of Philadelphia and funded by the William Penn Foundation.
Bank of America Commits Support to Help Philadelphia Students Start Remote-Learning Classes by Mid-April
The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia announced a $100,000 contribution from Bank of America to give laptops to Philadelphia students so they can begin learning from home by mid-April.
Building Community: Creating Community Schools, Helping Communities Thrive
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Education, the Mayor’s Fund for Philadelphia, and Philanthropy Network’s Education Funders Affinity Group, invites you to an update and exploration of Community Schools.
Independence Blue Cross Foundation Collaborates with Temple University to Create a Pathway to Nursing for Students of Color
The Independence Blue Cross Foundation announced new grant funding for a collaboration with Temple University’s College of Public Health and Department of Nursing to create a direct pathway to nursing from high school to college for students of color.
Nine School District of Philadelphia Schools Awarded “Good To Great” Grants to Strengthen Early Literacy Programs
More than $250,000 awarded through The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia will be especially critical in light of COVID-19.
Out of School Time Funders Community of Practice
Join the Out of School Time Funders Community of Practice to learn about state and local perspectives on recent OST trends, particularly at this stage of the pandemic.
What's Next for OST: The End of COVID Relief, Shifting Funding Priorities, and Post-Primary Considerations
Our next Out of School Time (OST) Funders Community of Practice session will delve into the details of the primary election outcomes and examining their implications for the OST sector.
The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia School announces $5M gift for laptops to get students online
The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia announced a $5 million contribution from Aileen and Brian Roberts, and their family, to give laptops to Philadelphia students so they can begin learning from home by mid-April.
GSK Announces $10M Program to Advance Black People, Latinx People, Women in STEM
In partnership with the Philadelphia Education Fund, the STEM Equity Collective will use a collective impact approach to identify and close gaps confronting children from backgrounds underrepresented in STEM.
Impact100 Philadelphia announces 2021 grant finalists
Impact100 Philadelphia announced the eight organizations selected as Finalists to receive a total of $420,000 in funding in 2021.
76ers Donate Funds to Purchase 10,000 Chromebooks for School District of Philadelphia Students
Funding from the Sixers will help get computers to students at home to allow distance learning during ongoing school closures due to COVID-19.