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Mobility & Aging in Rural America: The Role for Innovation: An Introduction for Funders

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Publication date: 
05/2018

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.

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Aging

Philanthropy Bets Big On Sustainable Development Goals

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Release Date: 
09/18/2018
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.

Jefferson Regional Foundation Convenes 'Around the Table South'

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Release Date: 
10/17/2018
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.
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Dec
4

Civic Engagement Matters Workshop

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Tuesday, December 4, 2018 |
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Koppers Building, E. Graham Room

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.

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Learning Networks at GWP

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GWP hosts multiple Learning Networks and creates new ones at any time that a group of grantmakers expresses interest.  Sorry, this resource is restricted for GWP members only. If you are a GWP member, please make sure you are logged into your account. If you believe you have received this message in error, please contact us at 412-471-6488 or info@gwpa.org.

Speaker Bio: John Baer

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Philadelphia Daily News and Philadelphia Inquirer columnist John Baer was tagged in 2002 by

Igniting the Spark: Creating Effective Next Generation Boards

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Publication date: 
04/2014

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.

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Family Foundations
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Board Development
Jun
5

GWP Learning Session: Secret Tech Weapons

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019 |
8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Nova Place Conference Center

Join the GWP Administrative Learning network as we partner with Meeting Professionals International (MPI) to meet and learn from author Beth Ziesenis (aka, Your Nerdy Best Friend) in her presentation: Secret Tech Weapons.

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