The Power of Rural Philanthropy
A report commissioned in 2005 by the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers that examines trends in rural philanthropy-building.
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National Standards for Community Foundations
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Continuing the Conversation on Increasing Equity in the Arts
Wednesday, December 10, 2014 - 12:00pm
... the growing national dialogue on issues of equity in arts funding, including the National Committee on Responsive ...
2018 PLACES Fellowship Lunch & Learn - Canceled
Monday, October 23, 2017 - 12:00pm
... visits) will be fully funded and available to a Pittsburgh-area participant at no cost in 2018, subject to application ...
Webinar: Ramping Up For High-Impact Philanthropy
Thursday, October 25, 2018 - 2:00pm
Join this webinar to learn from other funders and dig into the new Ramping Up for High-Impact Philanthropy Toolkit by Exponent Philanthropy and The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) to identify obstacles that are impeding your ability to reach the next level of impact.
Jewish Funders Learning Network
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 - 12:00pm
Please join the Jewish Funders Learning Network for a conversation with Lauren Bairnsfather, the director of The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh.
How to Maximize Your Social Impact
Thursday, January 22, 2015
... Their nonprofit partners don’t enjoy the same environment. This article explains some ways you can help ...
Reaching Out: Board Ambassadors for Growth in Community Foundations
... opportunities and experiences, and establishing the right environment for success. Reaching Out: Board Ambassadors for ...
Equity, Real Costs, and Impact
Wednesday, October 3, 2018 - 9:00am
... investments in nonprofit capacity and infrastructure. When funding doesn't cover the full cost of delivering programs, ... cost grantees to deliver on mission; and reveal how grant funding can unintentionally undermine equity goals. ... aims to increase the number of funders providing real cost funding. He also served as Interim President and CEO for ...
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.
Program Resources: Aligning Practices with Values: Redesigning Due Diligence to Promote Equity
Program Resources: Aligning Practices with Values: Redesigning Due Diligence to Promote Equity 10/18/2022
Massey Charitable Trust Donates $1 million to Pittsburgh Promise
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
PITTSBURGH, June 24, 2008 – Massey Charitable Trust, an independent charitable foundation established by the late Harris B. and Doris J.
Unpacking Impact Investing - What It Is and How It Can Fuel Social Innovation
Wednesday, January 28, 2015 - 8:30am
Funding organizations have forged different approaches to ...
Tri-State Community Foundation Webinar Series: Preparing a Disaster Response
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 1:00pm
... over $970 million. Mike currently serves on numerous area projects and initiatives, including the Learn to Earn ...
NCFP Webinar- Privacy, Purpose and the Public Trust: Finding a Balance
Thursday, May 10, 2018 - 12:00pm
Join NCFP as we explore the benefits and challenges of being transparent in your communications and relationships with family philanthropy experts.
Program Resources: Taking Initiative on Capacity Building
GWP members were invited to join this session to learn more about the progress of this capacity building initiative, share their own ideas, and explore opportunities to contribute to future efforts
The Power of Learning: How Learning Communities Amplify the Work of Nonprofits and Grantmakers: CMF Peer Action Learning Network Case Study
This case study of the Council of Michigan Foundations' Peer Action Learning Network (PALN) is part of a report from New York University's Wagner Research Center for Leadership in Action. It explores the power of learning communities to build connections and knowledge to increase organizations’ community impact.