Program Resources: Analysis of Regional Capacity Building
Program Resources: Funder Discussion: Analysis of Regional Capacity Building on 05/18/23
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Leveraging Small Grants for Big Impact Program Resources
This is the webinar recording, slides and transcript from the NCFP Webinar: Leveraging Small Grants for Big Impact
Foundations Opioid Report
Compiled by Wayne Jones. Not for distribution outside of GWP membership.
Keystone Policy Series - CENSUS 2020 Update: What Pennsylvania Funders Need to Know
An update for Pennsylvania funders on national, statewide and local activities currently being undertaken – and where philanthropy can continue to play a role – to ensure a fair and accurate census
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
The Promise and Pitfalls of Local and National Funder Collaborations
A key objective of the Scaling What Works initiative has been to translate insight and learning from grantmaker intermediaries involved with the Social Innovation Fund and share them with the broader philanthropic community. The fifth guide in the Lessons Learned series presents the benefits and challenges of partnerships between local and national funders, and highlights key considerations for both kinds of funders to foster success in their collaboration.
Collection of Articles Related to 06.11.20 Jewish Funders Learning Network Session
This collection of research and articles was supplied as follow-up resources by Karen Emmerich of the Buncher Foundation following our discussion on 06/11/20.
A Conversation on Capitalization and Community Program Materials
Resources from GWP's 12/3/2013 program, A Conversation on Capitalization and Community
A New Anchor Mission for a New Century
Community foundations are beginning to deepen and shift how they work, adopting an anchor mission that seeks to fully deploy all resources to build community wealth. Moving into territory relatively uncharted for community foundations, they are taking up impact investing and economic development — some in advanced ways, others with small steps. This report offers an overview of how 30 representative community foundations — including The Seattle Foundation, the Vermont Community Foundation, and the Greater Cincinnati Foundation — are working toward adopting this new anchor mission.
Resources from Helping Immigrants Thrive in Allegheny County
Hop on the bus!
On April 24 and April 25 more than two dozen funders from Western Pennsylvania hopped on a bus to learn more about Allegheny County’s vibrant immigrant and refugee communiti
Grants Manager Roundtable Resources
At GWP's recent Grants Manager Roundtable, Bethany Hemingway shared a document produced by Idealware which she found very helpful
Commonfund Report on Investment Returns
The annual Council on Foundations-Commonfund investment report for private and community foundations is now available.
Supporting Pennsylvania Food Systems: Site Visits in Pittsburgh Resources
In early August, members of Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia(PNGP), Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania (GWP) and
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.
Collaboration and Connection: How Foundations Partner Effectively to Address Their Community's Information Needs
Addressing a community’s information needs is a critical aspect of supporting a vibrant and healthy democracy. As community and place-based foundations increase their participation in this work, they realize they cannot do it alone.
Program Resources:State of Philanthropy Tech: Trends and Key Findings
Program Resources:State of Philanthropy Tech: Trends and Key Findings
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.
Assessing Grantees’ Financial Health and Long Term Sustainability: Nonprofit Financial Statement Analysis Training
Resources from the workshop: Assessing Grantees’ Financial Health and Long Term Sustainability: Nonprofit Financial Statement Analysis Training
Vision and Voice: The Role of Leadership and Dialogue in Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Despite a field replete with research, analysis, recommended policies and practices — not to mention an abundance of educational programs and frameworks for grantmaking to diverse communities — phi
Statewide Rapid Response Webinar on Family Separation and Detention in PA - What Pennsylvania Funders Need to Know 08-07-18
This webinar highlights the current situation of separation and detention, how current and past policies are impacting communities and families in Pennsylvania, and will highlight immediate and long term actions funders can take.