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GWP urges our members to join United Philanthropy Forum’s Philanthropy Day of Action on October 4, 2023, in support of the Charitable Act.
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Program Resources:State of Philanthropy Tech: Trends and Key Findings
Program Resources:State of Philanthropy Tech: Trends and Key Findings
Grant Rounds: When Closing Doors Makes Sense: Dissolving an Organization with Grace
Tuesday, June 3, 2014 - 12:00pm
Organizations can face closure for a number of reasons: shifts in funding, demographics, and/or environments; diminishing community support; achieving an organization's mission; or a lessened need for its mission, to name a few. The decision to close an organization can be an intense and hectic experience as considerable time, attention, and resources are required to navigate the logistics, consider the legal options, mitigate the impact, celebrate accomplishments, and ensure legacy.
Making the Most of The Pittsburgh Promise: Findings from Two Research Projects
Thursday, March 31, 2016 - 12:00pm
... like the Pittsburgh Promise, both at the level of each individual programs and across a network of five similar ...
Equitable Community Development Tools for Funders: A Learning Series with Pittsburgh’s PLACES Fellows
Friday, January 6, 2017 - 12:00pm
Join us for a two-part learning series with PLACES Fellows Karen Abrams, Diversity & Community Affairs Manager at the Urban Development Authority of Pittsburgh, and Mac Howison, Senior Program Officer for Catalytic Funding at The Sprout Fund. Kate Dewey, President of The Forbes Funds, will facilitate the two sessions.
Equitable Community Development Tools for Funders: A Learning Series with Pittsburgh’s PLACES Fellows
Wednesday, March 8, 2017 - 12:00pm
Join us for the second in this two-part learning series with PLACES Fellows.
Maker to Market: Pittsburgh’s Regional Opportunities
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 - 3:30pm
Please join us to hear about an emerging vision for the Maker Movement in Pittsburgh.
Environment and Community Engagement: Citizen Science Where It Matters Most
Thursday, May 17, 2018 - 9:00am
Join us for a discussion with local experts who are deeply engaged in using citizen science as part of their work. We’ll learn how citizens, environmental advocates, public health professionals and academics can collaborate most effectively to gather data, address environmental challenges and improve public health outcomes.
Census 2020: What’s At Risk And What Can Philanthropy Do Now?
Tuesday, May 29, 2018 - 3:30pm
Please note, start time adjusted! Join us to learn more about the challenges to a fair census, and how undercounts hurt everyone – not just the undercounted groups. We will also hear from state, county and city representatives to learn what has to happen on the ground, and the roles that philanthropy can play to help ensure a fair and accurate count.
Foundation Leaders Respond To Michael Rosfeld Trial Verdict
Monday, March 25, 2019
Max King, President of the Pittsburgh Foundation, and Grant Oliphant, President of The Heinz Endowments released a joint statement in response to the not guilty verdict for the east Pittsburgh police officer charged with the shooting death of Antwon Rose.
Bank of America Continues Community Support in Pittsburgh Region
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Bank of America is supporting 10 local organizations with $610,000 in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cultivating Trust-Based Leadership (TBP in 4-D Session #4)
Thursday, May 5, 2022 - 1:00pm
... all four sessions for an optimal experience, each individual session will be designed to stand on its own. ...
Responding to Extremism -- New Thinking About Norms and Trust
Tuesday, June 7, 2022 - 1:00pm
Join us for a conversation with Dr. David Frey, Founding Director of the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at the United States Military Academy, West Point about understanding, preventing, and responding to extremism, and empowering individuals, communities and organizations as they chart new paths forward.
Program Resources: Family Foundation Network Meeting- Building Multi-Generational Involvement in your Family Foundation
Resources for Building Multi-Generational Involvement in your Family Foundation on 06/13/19
Program Resources: Jewish Funders Learning Network
Program Resources: Jewish Funders Learning Network 10/25/21
GWP Member Happy Hour and Reception - Photos and Materials
On September 23, GWP sponsored a members’ networking reception to take note of comings and goings in the GWP community. See pictures from the event as well as the list of members recognized for their achievements.
Sample Job Desriptions: Program Officer
Sample job descriptions for various positions in philanthropy.
Program Resources: FBI Session: What Funders Need to Know about Cyber Security
Resources from GWP FBI Session: What Funders Need to Know about Cyber Security on 2/13/2020
COVID-19 Back to Work Plan
Inquiry from member about returning to the office after COVID-19