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GWP Board of Directors Announces New Executive Director, Amber Farr.
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.
The National Center for Family Philanthropy and Youth Philanthropy Connect, a program of the Frieda C. Fox Foundation, have joined together to bring new resources to the field of philanthropy focused on engaging the next generation of donors and family members. Igniting the Spark: Creating Effective Next Gen Boards is the first publication of its kind, offering a comprehensive overview of the growing practice among family foundations and donor advised fund holders of using next generation boards.
Resources from the December 4, 2018 Civic Matters Engagement Workshop
An initiative of the Alliance for Justice, Bolder Advocacy promotes active engagement in democratic processes and institutions by giving nonprofits and foundations the confidence to advocate effectively and by protecting their right to do so.
Join GWP for a boat- tour of the riverfronts which will highlight Riverlife’s recent work as well as place a strong emphasis on high-interest areas for future development such as the Allegheny Riverfront and Strip District neighborhood, the Ohio River North Shore environmental bank restoration and the 178-acre former steel mill site known as Almono.
How do you put into place the tools and processes needed to get clear about and increasingly get stronger impact from your grantmaking program?
Join us to hear from peers in the field that have broken through the place-based barrier to achieve cohesive giving strategies that still allow for local autonomy.
Join us for the next Arts Funders' Learning Network session.
This publication provides a wealth of background and program ideas for improving rural mobility through existing and emerging technology. It offers insights about what’s already working and what is possible from the perspective of providers and thought leaders. It is a general introduction tailored for funders but useful for anyone. It does not require a background in technology or aging.
In 2015, The United Nations defined a set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) intended to alleviate poverty, preserve the planet and promote universal health and well-being by 2030. Read more about how the Bridgespan Group recently compiled data on ‘big bets’ placed by private foundations, corporate foundations and wealthy donors toward the SDGs.
The Jefferson Regional Foundation and the Jefferson Community Collaborative will bring together 1,000 people in a series of 100 mealtime conversations hosted by organizations, businesses, libraries, hospitals, school districts and other gatherings at various sites throughout the region.
This hands-on, in-person workshop designed exclusively for grantmakers will draw on decades of experience from within the FCCP network. Through a mix of interactive activities and takeaway resources we’ll help you assess your institution’s readiness to begin funding civic engagement and address any barriers that you face in getting started. By the end, you’ll leave with concrete next steps and the resources you need to put them in place.