2017 Opportunity Index Data Released
Friday, December 1, 2017
The Opportunity Index measures what opportunity looks like in every state in the U.S.
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Opportunity Index: How Opportunity Measures Up In Your Community
Monday, July 1, 2019
Most business leaders are interested in promoting economic opportunity, and the just released Opportunity Index, based on 2018 data, is a great resource for information about the opportunity availa
Richard King Mellon Foundation Announces COVID-19 Response Initiatives
Friday, April 10, 2020
Richard King Mellon Foundation announced several strategic initiatives in response to COVID-19.
McAuley Ministries Awards $757,000 in Grants
Monday, November 9, 2020
McAuley Ministries has awarded 13 grants totaling $757,000 to community partners to support health & wellness, community & economic development, and education initiatives in the Hill District, Uptown, and West Oakland communities.
Program Resources: Federal Policy, Budget and Revenue Outlook
This session, held on 04/08/21 in partnership with Economic Opportunity Funders, was the first of a two-part series designed to provide funders and with a unique opportunity to learn about federal
#ONEDAY Critical Needs Alert Raises Over $1 Million
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
The Pittsburgh Foundation organized the online giving event which raised $1.23 million in public donations.
Jane Downing Honored by PA Housing Finance Agency
Monday, May 23, 2022
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency recognized Jane Downing of The Pittsburgh Foundation, for her work in affordable housing with their Housing Pioneer Award.
What Funders Need to Know: Better Housing Means Better Health
When considering how to improve health outcomes for low-income individuals, most people think about providing access to good medical care and keeping the cost of that care as low as possible. What people rarely think about is the connection between good health and quality affordable housing. This edition of What Funders Need to Know explores these connections and highlights some promising practices by both government and business that help low-income individuals get housed, stay healthier, and lower overall costs.
Implementation Science 101
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 - 10:00am
... University will provide an Implementation Science 101 workshop on February 20. Dr. Perkins will begin with an ... the Air Force’s Zero Suicide Systems Framework. The workshop will be interactive and involve discussion. About ...
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Planning to Win: The Just Enough Guide for Campaigners
Planning to Win: The Just Enough Guide for Campaigners uses a six-step process to help organizations and coalitions build effective plans that lead to winning behavior, corporate or policy change campaigns.
Marcus Ruscitto Foundation Partners With WQED To Prevent Bullying
Monday, October 16, 2017
As part of National Bullying Prevention Month, WQED aired public service announcements for the Know What’s Right, Do What’s Right campaign.
Coaching Boys Into Men Prevents Violence Against Women
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Some years ago, in pursuit of its mission of improving quality of life for women and girls, FISA Foundation took a bold step.
Foundations on the Hill 2016
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 9:00am
We are excited to announce that registration for Foundations on the Hill 2016 is now ... on Foundations and the Philanthropy Week in Washington.
POSTPONED - Bethlehem Haven and Pittsburgh Mercy Got Married: A Funder-Focused Learning Session
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 - 8:30am
... of less than $4 million meets up with one of the largest behavioral health providers in our area to see how they can ...
Bethlehem Haven and Pittsburgh Mercy Got Married: A Funder-Focused Learning Session
Monday, October 24, 2016 - 1:30pm
... of less than $4 million meets up with one of the largest behavioral health providers in our area to see how they can ...
Webinar: First Monday Discussion- 116th Congress: The Green New Deal + A New 21st Century Economy
Monday, February 4, 2019 - 2:00pm
... Fund [ bio ] Speakers: Joseph Stiglitz, Nobel Laureate in Economics, Roosevelt Institute [ bio ] Varshini Prakash, ...
Keystone Policy Series: Combating Pennsylvania’s Opioid Epidemic
The opioid epidemic affects Pennsylvanians from every walk of life. Rich, poor, black, white, young, or old – the opioid crisis is unprecedented in its reach and devastation.
Equity: Is Your Foundation Ready to Invest in Building Opportunity for All?
Research shows that one of the greatest impediments to a prosperous future for all of Michigan's people is unequal access to resources. To help foundation leaders and their boards begin essential conversations about marginalized populations and determine the extent to which their organization's culture and grantmaking practices are aligned with a commitment to expanding opportunity in the communities they serve, CMF developed this discussion guide and self-assessment.