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Grantmakers for Women and Girls Site Visit and Roundtable Discussion
Wednesday, September 17, 2014 - 12:00pm
Join GWP for a site-visit of The PROGRAM for Offenders’ new inpatient treatment facility for female offenders in West Homestead, followed by a roundtable discussion with local experts who will highlight the trends within the female criminal justice population and speak to efforts in place to help women who have been incarcerated to re-integrate into society.
Funders Against Campus Sexual Violence: Coordinating Strategies for Prevention - 11/21/14
Friday, November 21, 2014 - 2:00pm
Join GWP members and nonprofit advocates for an update on sexual assault on campuses in this region and weigh in on how local funders can address it.
The Power of Rural Philanthropy
... is looked to in times of great need. Not so in rural places. Until now. This report looks at recent trends in ... and investing philanthropic assets in rural and remote places. They are conducting research, applying new ways of ... are building new, permanent philanthropic endowments in places that have never had them before -- endowments that, ...
An Overview of Southwestern Pennsylvania Community Profiles
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 - 3:00pm
Join us as Sabina Deitrick, Director of the Urban and Regional Analysis Program at the University of Pittsburgh’s University Center for Social and Urban Research (UCSUR), and Liz Monk, Research Specialist at UCSUR, provide an overview of and training on how to use the SWPA Community Profiles.
Foundations on the Hill 2015 Wrap-Up
More than 190 foundation trustees and staff from across the country participated in Foundations on the Hill on March 18 and 19, 2015.
Canceled - Philanthropy's Role in Civic Engagement (Part II)
Thursday, March 24, 2016 - 3:30pm
Following Stephen Heintz's lecture on Reinvigorating Civic Engagement on March 16th, GWP will be hosting a roundtable gathering in effort to continue the conversation about what philanthropy can do to galvanize our region's civic participation.
2016 Day of Giving To Be Rescheduled
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Since inception, The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Day of Giving program has raised more than $40 million for worthy nonprofits through a combination of individu
The New Philanthropic Village
Monday, August 1, 2016
Tamara Lucas Copeland, Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers shares reaction to the announcement from The Forum of Regional Association of Grantmakers about their new vision.
Wins and Challenges in Corporate Philanthropy: A Roundtable Discussion
Thursday, October 6, 2016 - 12:00pm
As you all know, charitable giving through the corporate framework comes with its own set of unique challenges.
Agenda Setting: A Wise Giver’s Guide to Influencing Public Policy
Donating money to modify public thinking and government policy has now taken its place next to service-centered giving as a constructive branch of philanthropy. Many donors now view public-policy reform as a necessary adjunct to their efforts to improve lives directly. This book was written to help donors navigate the obstacles of public-policy philanthropy.
Cities Building Community Wealth
In cities across the nation, a few enjoy rising affluence while many struggle to get by. This situation is created in part by the practices of traditional economic development. Current trends threaten to worsen, unless we can answer the design challenge before us. Can we create an economic system—beginning at the local level—that builds the wealth and prosperity of everyone?
Keystone Policy Series: Resource Page
How They Do It: Pennsylvania Funders on Engaging the Public Sector
Philanthropy professionals in Pennsylvania understand how state policy affects the nonprofit sector, and many have a histo
Crafting Your IT Security Policy
We all have questions on security at our nonprofit organizations.
Heartache, Pain, and Hope: Rural Communities, Older People, and the Opioid Crisis: An Introduction for Funders
... communities are suffering some of the worst damage. Rural places are home to many older people, but their needs, and ...
Preparing Today’s Students For Success Tomorrow Via Networks
Monday, August 28, 2017
Gregg Behr of The Grable Foundation describes how Remake Learning is working to provide children and families with equitable access to relevant, meaningful learning experiences that leverage technology, art, the learning sciences and diverse environments.
The First Amendment For The 21st Century Conference Announced
Monday, June 4, 2018
The Pittsburgh Foundation and The Heinz Endowments are co-hosting a conference about the First Amendment’s vital role in ensuring thriving communities.
Tri-State CF Partnership Webinar: Staff: From Succession Planning To Transition And Onboarding
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 - 1:00pm
Join this webinar to learn how you can implement effective management practices to plan for successful succession, transition, and onboarding of new staff at all levels of your organization.
A Funder Update: Helping Immigrants Thrive in Allegheny County
Wednesday, December 12, 2018 - 12:00pm
We invite you to join us for an update on the work of All for All with community members who are working to connect people, organizations and communities so they can take practical steps that build a welcoming and inclusive region for all.
GWP Program: Supporting The Financially Vulnerable
Thursday, April 18, 2019 - 12:00pm
Join us as we hear from community leaders about lessons-learned and key takeaways from the recent shut down and discuss how philanthropy can play a role in averting future stresses by working to address these systemic weaknesses.