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Philanthropic Paths: An Exploratory Study of the Career Pathways of Professionals of Color in Philanthropy
Low levels of diversity in the senior ranks of foundations have proven to be a stubborn challenge for the field of philanthropy. A report by Forward Change takes an important step toward a deeper understanding of the career pathways of professionals of color in philanthropy—how they enter foundations, how they advance across their careers, and what factors affect their advancement within the sector.
Allegheny County DHS Is Featured In New York Times
Monday, February 5, 2018
... the Human Services Integration Fund (HSIF), a flexible funding pool begun in 1997. Through the HSIF, 19 local funders (past and present) have contributed more ...
Youth Philanthropy Interns Announce Grant Awards
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
... Mary S Biesecker Public Library’s Modern Musketeering ($19,500) to foster unity by encouraging the community to take ... food, and entertainment. Specifically, the interns will be funding a way for the parties to be more mobile and easily ...
Program Resources: Arts Funders' Learning Session: Coordinating Strategies In Arts Education
Resources from Arts Learning Session: Coordinating Strategies In Arts Education on 06/06/2019
How Foundations in our Region are Approaching Impact Investing
Wednesday, November 18, 2015 - 9:00am
Together we'll explore the current state of impact investing nationally; review highlights of interviews with regional funders; and find out about existing practices, areas of interest, challenges and barriers identified by the region’s foundations.
Wins and Challenges in Corporate Philanthropy: A Roundtable Discussion
Thursday, October 6, 2016 - 12:00pm
... by a company also brings with it expectations that the funding area will be “strategic,” and will increase the ...
GWP Corporate Funders’ Network
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - 11:30am
... by a company also brings with it expectations that the funding area will be “strategic” and will increase the ...
Critical Needs Fundraising Alert Announced For May 7
Sunday, March 31, 2019
... donation of $25 or more will trigger additional funding from the incentive pool, which is comprised of ...
Foundations Facilitate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Partnering with Community and Nonprofits
Foundations Facilitate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Partnering with Community and Nonprofits, a report by the OMG Center for Collaborative Learning, confirms that foundations can, in fact, facilitate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through their grantmaking processes and their partnerships with nonprofits—and identifies eight specific practices for foundations to emulate.
Jewish Funders Learning Network: A Conversation with OneTable
Friday, June 18, 2021 - 10:00am
... needs of Jewish young adults as we move towards a post-COVID world. They'll share their latest research and what ...
Nonprofit Capitalization: Taking The Plunge Together
The Philanthropy Forum at GSPIA, GWP, The Forbes Funds and Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership (GPNP) are collaborating to present a series of programs focused on investing for greater impact.
Jewish Funders Learning Network
Thursday, February 20, 2020 - 9:00am
... who run or represent Jewish causes who are looking for funding. This is a no-solicitation space. We are committed to ...
Member Spotlight: The Evan and Tracy Segal Family Foundation
Monday, January 13, 2020
... to Social Justice and Human Kindness in the Pittsburgh area. We utilize a humble engagement approach, using the ... our missions align. What project or organization are you funding that is most exciting to you right now? We first ... a powerful positive impact in the Pittsburgh Region. What funding areas would you like to form some partnerships ...
Making the Most of The Pittsburgh Promise: Findings from Two Research Projects
During a GWP session on March 31, we learned about two related strands of research that have shaped the understanding of the Pittsburgh Promise and the support systems needed to prepare students to use the scholarships.
A Professional Seminar with Roger McElrath, Business for Social Responsibility Program Materials
These are program materials from the Professional Seminar with Roger McElrath on September 16, 2014.
The Wisdom of Communities, How the Ford Institute helps rural people achieve their own vision of vitality
The Ford Institute for Community Building, a program of The Ford Family Foundation, works to help community leaders learn how to implement local solutions based on principles of effective community building. This paper describes the development and work of the The Ford Institute for Community Building.
Foundations on the Hill Wrap-Up
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
... participated in Foundations on the Hill on March 18 and 19, 2015. to meet with members of Congress and discuss key ... members of Congress representing GWP’s 26 county service area, sharing shared data and impact stories to convey the ...
The Heinz Endowments Makes Regional Investment in Sustainablity
Thursday, July 27, 2017
... training in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from October 17-19, with the generous support and partnership of The Heinz ... where all are included and where everyone who calls the area home has a real and meaningful opportunity to thrive. ...