NCFP Webinar- Going Beyond the Private Foundation: An Exploration of Vehicles
Thursday, March 11, 2021 - 12:00pm
... are the structures that social impact practitioners employ to accomplish their objectives. However, a number of ...
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NCFP Webinar- Effective Governance: Principles, Policies, and Practices
Thursday, April 8, 2021 - 12:00pm
... is governance and how can a family adopt its framework to effectively guide their philanthropy? Governance consists ... explore the principles, policies, and practices necessary to ensure good governance in a family philanthropy effort. ... family philanthropy—from motivations and values to governance, grantmaking, and succession. The series equips ...
NCFP Webinar: Sparking Cross-Sector Collaboration for COVID Recovery- How a Family Foundation Catalyzed Local Investment
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 - 2:00pm
... family foundations can play a unique role as a neutral hub to forge relationships across local business, government, and ... relationship networks, advocacy and targeted grants to open up blocked civic systems and address community needs ... will be shared after registration. We are committed to making GWP programs accessible to all members. If you have ...
GWP Program: LinkedIn- Beyond the Profile
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - 12:00pm
... While it is known as a great tool for those looking to advance their career, LinkedIn also offers the ability to connect and strengthen professional relationships by ... this session, Jason Vallozzi , founder of Campus to Career Crossroads , will share insights from his years of ...
NCFP Webinar: Demystifying Decision Making
Thursday, May 13, 2021 - 12:00pm
Philanthropic families employ a wide range of models to make decisions—from unilateral authority to consensus. However, identifying the appropriate structure is often a challenge and can serve as a barrier to effective philanthropic practices. Developing an ...
New and Next: What’s in Store for Arts & Culture Funding in Our Region?
Monday, September 13, 2021 - 12:00pm
The past year and a half offered us the opportunity to find creative ways to collaborate in crisis. Using what we have learned and further developing best practices in order to be nimble and responsive to the communities we serve, we ...
Advancing Equitable and Adequate School Funding in PA, Part 2: Framing the Impact
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 - 9:00am
This session will provide a follow up to our June session, Advancing Equitable and Adequate School ... for broad scale impact, it can be challenging for funders to frame the discussion about impact with board members and ... school funding lawsuit, speakers will provide guidance to address this question. Participants will leave with ...
GWP Administrative Learning Session: Hybrid Meeting Basics
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 - 10:30am
... exactly is a hybrid meeting? What are the best practices to design your programs to be inclusive, collaborative, and productive for all ... checklist and workflow Registration and logistics Steps to think about when designing a welcoming experience for all ...
Jewish Funders Learning Network
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 - 10:00am
... has a robust and well-resourced safety net of services to meet episodic or sudden needs and prevent Jewish ... and will require short-term or limited assistance to get back on their feet. The economic implications of ... resources available within the Jewish community will need to adjust accordingly. Join the Jewish Funders Network ...
Grants Managers Roundtable: Roles and Responsibilities of a Grants Manager
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 - 10:00am
... organizations, and can change over time in response to evolving practices, administration, technology, and ... of grants management positions. We'll invite participants to share examples of how their own role within their ... descriptions and areas of responsibility and continue to build and strengthen our peer network. This session ...
GWP Administrative Roundtable: Networking and Informal Zoom Discussion
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 - 12:00pm
Join the GWP Administrative Network for a virtual meet up to connect and share successes, challenges, and ... into smaller groups for networking. If you're able to stay, the remaining time will be reserved for an informal ... breakouts, and facilitation. The GWP team will be on hand to share our learning experiences, answer questions, as well ...
New Member Welcome: Learn About Your GWP Membership
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 - 12:00pm
... joined Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania? Are you new to your job? Or maybe you just need a refresher of what GWP has to offer. Our New Member Welcome program will give you an introduction to GWP, our staff, and highlight some GWP tools and resources ...
Administrative Learning Network: Computing Tips, Tricks, and More!
Thursday, August 11, 2022 - 12:00pm
... computing issues as well as share information on how to stay secure online. Gina has led multiple learning ... attendees always report coming away with new information to help them be more effective and efficient in their ... and finding files (One Drive, Google Drive) Using Excel to analyze grant data and Excel shortcuts and tips ...
Aligning Practices with Values: Redesigning Due Diligence to Promote Equity
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 - 10:00am
As part of increasing commitments to equity in grantmaking, many foundations are striving to support a broader base of grantees and seeking to support new organizations. But often longstanding internal ...
Remembering Judie Donaldson
Thursday, January 19, 2023
... Judie Donaldson, who led the organization from 1997 to 2007, passed away on January 16, 2023 in her home in the ... injuries, was briefly hospitalized, and then was able to go back home where she was surrounded by her three ... Resources, Inc., a nonprofit organization designed to provide education, skill development, and career planning ...
Understanding and Addressing Barriers to Funding Local Food Systems
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 - 9:00am
Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania is proud to partner on a USDA Regional Food Systems Partnership grant ... Policy Council. One of the grant's primary objectives is to understand and address barriers to funding local food systems development. During this ...
Capacity Building in the Arts, is it Different?
Monday, May 22, 2023 - 1:00pm
... arts nonprofits be lumped in with all others when it comes to capacity building initiatives? Or are there unique ... support capacity building in this sector. All are welcome to this next conversation of the Arts | Equity | Reimagined ... history of making investments in them. GWP members gather to learn about trends and issues affecting arts and cultural ...
Administrative Learning Network: Summer Meet-up
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 - 12:00pm
Join us for this opportunity to connect with peers, engage in meaningful discussions, and enjoy a delicious treat. What to expect: Networking and catching up: a relaxed networking meet-up where we will get to know each other, share experiences, and learn from the ...
GWP 2024 Proposed Budget for Member Vote
... from past years. Also, GWP has engaged with Your CFO to strengthen our fiscal infrastructure, which will in turn ... operating surplus) as of September 30, 2023. >> Return to 2023 Annual Meeting Voting Form GWP 2024 Proposed ...