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Generations Together is many things: a curriculum that could be followed step-by-step for a comprehensive learning experience, a collection of resources to tap when the time is right, or an ongoing source of inspiration and ideas. It was designed for giving families at every phase—whether you are just starting out or have been active for decades and generations.
On this Spark Session, your peers will offer advice for building on strong donor stewardship practices and philanthropic services to offer a range of family philanthropy services.
The McCune Foundation is pleased to announce that Stephanie K. McCarthy has been hired as the organization’s Program Associate. Ms.
The latest network to oppose weakening the Johnson Amendment is the network of officials (such as state Attorneys General and Secretaries of State) who are responsible for regulation of the charitable sector in each individual state.
Here are some highlights from this recent conference for CSR professionals, hosted by the Corporate Responsibility Association and CR Magazine recently hosted this conference for CSR professionals.
Based on survey responses of 205 leaders of nonprofit organizations with annual expenses between $100,000 and $100 million, Nonprofit Diversity Efforts: Current Practices and the Role of Foundations provides a collection of data on topics such as how diversity relates to the work of nonprofits and what demographic information nonprofits and funders alike are collecting — and how that information is used. The data in this report can inform foundation leaders and staff as they consider how they can most helpfully engage with their grantees on the topic of diversity.
In 2015, The United Nations defined a set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) intended to alleviate poverty, preserve the planet and promote universal health and well-being by 2030. Read more about how the Bridgespan Group recently compiled data on ‘big bets’ placed by private foundations, corporate foundations and wealthy donors toward the SDGs.
This piece in Fast Company describes the outsized positive impact of inclusion in the workplace. Its author argues that “hiring and supporting employees with disabilities isn’t just a mat
Lisa Schroeder, president and CEO of The Pittsburgh Foundation participated in a "Spotlight on Pittsburgh" panel at the United Nations General Assembly.
Member inquiry regarding staff leave time
On June 20, GWP members heard from Michelle Figlar, executive director of Pittsburgh Association for the Education of Young Children, and Betty Lisowski, executive director of Riverview Children's
GWP is once again partnering with the Council on Foundations and the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers to encourage participation in the 2014 Grantmakers Salary and Benefits Survey, whi
GWP’s mission is “to promote excellence in philanthropy – supporting an effective, growing philanthropic community that strengthens our region.” That mission remains important – but the
The use of committees is one of the most important tools for thoughtfulgovernance in family philanthropy.