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POISE Foundation Awards More Than $900,000 to Black-led Organizations

Monday, October 5, 2020

... during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The fund has allowed Black-led organizations to continue doing their work and ... to $25,000. POISE Foundation Awards More Than $900,000 to Black-led Organizations ...

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Program Resources: Black Women’s Policy Agenda Report: “Our Voices, Our Agenda”

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Advancing Black Arts Initiative Receives $2 Million Grant From MacKenzie Scott

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

The Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh initiative – a joint program of ... funding was announced today in her blog post. Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh is among 286 organizations receiving ... been historically underfunded and overlooked Advancing Black Arts Initiative Receives $2 Million Grant From ...

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POISE Foundation Announces Human Equity and Justice Fund Grantmaking Program

Thursday, August 6, 2020

... responding to crises that significantly impact the Black community. POISE Foundation has announced a new ... immediate financial support up to $2,500 to support Black-led, Black-serving organizations and movements that respond to ...

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Program Resources: Addressing Pittsburgh’s Inequality Across Gender and Race

Resources from Addressing Pittsburgh’s Inequality Across Gender and Race 2/19/2020

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POISE Foundation Recognized by Grant Professionals Association

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

... Grantmaker of the Year Award - Private Sector. POISE is a Black-led, Black serving Community Foundation with a passion for ... Pittsburgh Region into an area where all members of the Black Community are empowered and self-sufficient. They are ...

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NCFP Webinar: Five Levers of Legacy

Thursday, November 10, 2022 - 12:00pm

... : Executive Director, Vijay and Marie Goradia Foundation Janice Simsohn Shaw : Facilitator & Consultant About ...

Neighborhood Capital Initiative Announced

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

... the continuum of real estate investment capital for local Black developers and Black communities starting with the neighborhoods of the Hill ... threatens to destabilize and displace long-time residents. Black and low-income communities are often forced to ...

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#GivingTuesday is a Boon for Corporate Giving Programs

Friday, October 30, 2015

... on #GivingTuesday, a new global day of giving that follows Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. ...

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Equity and Racial Justice Philanthropy Resources from Arabella

... justice, and an end to all forms of violence against Black people. Equity and Racial Justice Philanthropy ...

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Heinz Endowments Awards Equity Issues Funding

Monday, November 9, 2020

... has been awarded to address systemic issues that affect Black communities and strengthen nonprofit programs that ...

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Traci Johnson Selected for ABFE Connecting Leaders Fellows Program

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

... staff, donors, and trustees who are committed to assisting Black communities through philanthropy. Fellows were chosen ... their interest and passion for making systemic change in Black communities. As the Program Officer at POISE, Traci assists Black-led, Black-serving organizations in bringing change to ...

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GWP Arts Funders' Learning Network: Investing in Artists

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 - 12:30pm

... for supporting artists. Speakers will include Samantha Black who recently wrote, “ Conversation Starters: Samantha Black on making it as an artist in Pittsburgh " and Brian ...

Resource: Arts Funders' Learning Network- Mapping Small Arts and Culture Organizations of Color in Oakland

A benchmark project that will encourage funders to adopt intentional investment strategies to support the long-term stability of this sector.

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Philanthropy has a Role in Promoting Equity

Saturday, July 23, 2016

... the country are reeling from the recent fatal shootings of black men by police in Baton Rouge and Falcon Heights and ... the violence and address the causes. The Association for Black Foundation Executives hosted a conference call for its ...

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Pittsburgh Cultural Treasures Program Announces Grants

Thursday, December 2, 2021

... and seeks to advance the people and culture of Black communities in southwestern Pennsylvania.They will ... in additional programming to further support and honor Black cultural institutions across the region. The Heinz ...

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Program Resources: Building an Equitable New Normal: Responding to the Crises of Racist Violence and COVID-19

Program Resources:Building an Equitable New Normal: Responding to the Crises of Racist Violence and COVID-19 on 07-16-2020

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Tri-State Community Foundation Series: Managing Leadership Development Programs

Wednesday, June 19, 2019 - 1:00pm

Community foundations are uniquely poised to support the leadership pipelines in their respective communities. Hear about what you need as you start, refine, or consider managing a leadership development program.

POISE Foundation Establishes "Hope Fund"

Sunday, June 1, 2008

... programs that add value to the quality of life of black Pittsburgh and the region as a whole," he said. POISE ...

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POISE Foundation Launches Critical Community Needs Fund

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

... money to small- and mid-sized organizations that serve black residents and that could be overlooked by government ...

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