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The Good Ideas Forum
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 - 8:00am
... where that 95% becomes available for nonprofits in the community as social impact investing – and it represents a ... It will focus on how nonprofits, funders and other community stakeholders can work together using this unique ...
GWP Administrative Network: Microsoft Office and Outlook Tricks of the Trade
Tuesday, April 24, 2018 - 12:00pm
... provides members’ administrative staff with professional development opportunities; information on trends and ... County and is adjunct faculty at Westmoreland County Community College. Gina holds an associate degree in computer science from Westmoreland County Community College and a bachelor of science in business ...
Census 2020: What’s At Risk And What Can Philanthropy Do Now?
Tuesday, May 29, 2018 - 3:30pm
... define where services are delivered and promote economic development. It is important that the Census Bureau get the ... Pennsylvania Voice Mary Esther Van Shura, Director of Community Affairs, Allegheny County Feyisola Alabi, Manager ...
How to Respond to Earthquakes in Mexico and Hurricane Maria
Monday, October 2, 2017
... to info@gwpa.org . How to Help Mexico International Community Foundation The earthquake -- the most powerful to ... serving the effected areas. Puerto Rico Hurricane Maria Community Relief & Recovery Fund The devastating effects of ... Irma and Maria, St. Croix Foundation for Community Development acknowledges the difficulties facing St. John, ...
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.

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Co-Creation: Viewing Partnerships Through A New Lens

"Co-Creation" is a case study about the Connecticut Early Childhood Funder Collaborative, a project of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy. The case study examines co-creation, an emerging systems change collaboration model which grew out of a funder-and-state partnership. This unique partnership led to the creation by executive order of a new and independent Office of Early Childhood, which was formally approved by the Connecticut State Legislature in 2013. The companion piece, "Taking on New Roles to Address 21st Century Problems," looks at co-creation from the perspective of a regional association of grantmakers.

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Funding Advocacy: The Why, How, Do’s and Don’ts
Thursday, September 4, 2014 - 8:30am
Join GWP for this engaging session with Abby Levine, Legal Director of Bolder Advocacy with the Alliance for Justice. Abby will be joined by Carolyn Duronio, Partner at Reed Smith and an expert on exempt organizations including public charities, private foundations, and trade associations. Together, they will explore a range of issues critical to funders interested in engaging in the important work of advocacy.

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