GWP Policy Positions
GWP members have adopted public policy positions on a number of issues. GWP members can view the complete list of adopted positions after logging in.
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Session Two: State/Local Policy, Budget and Revenue Outlook
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 - 12:00pm
This session is the second of a two-part series which will provide funders and with a unique opportunity to learn about federal and state budget provisions and why they matter to national, state and local philanthropy.
GWP Book Club: A Gift of Belief
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 - 12:00pm
... philanthropic journey. By taking a more expansive view of Pittsburgh’s philanthropy, the book reveals many ...
Opportunity Fund Launches Process Book Annual Report
Friday, January 12, 2024
Opportunity Fund announces the launch of its “Process Book,” a new type of annual report.
Equitable Community Development Tools for Funders: A Learning Series with Pittsburgh’s PLACES Fellows
About the PLACES (Professionals Learning About Community, Equity and Smart Growth) Fellowship Program:
Suggested Grantmaking List
List of suggested grantmaking tactics for workgroup discussion
Opioid Funders' Workgroup Resource
February 12, 2019 Presentation from Opioid Funders' Workgroup Session
Foundations Opioid Report
Compiled by Wayne Jones. Not for distribution outside of GWP membership.
Implementation Science 101 Workshop Resources
Resources from Implementation Science 101 workshop held on February 20, 2019.
Strengthening Black Families: A Case for Philanthropic Investment
The POISE Foundation recently announced the publication of their first position paper entitled, “Strengthening Black Families: A Case for Philanthropic Investment.”
Legal Opinion on Private Foundations Advocating for Census 2020
This is an opinion letter written by Harmon Curran attorneys for the Bauman Foundation, which spells out advocacy efforts that can and cannot be supported by a private foundation.
Kenya T. Boswell to become President of BNY Mellon Foundation of SWPA
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
... in assets under management. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, ...
NCFP Webinar: Planning for an Influx of Assets
Thursday, September 10, 2015 - 12:00pm
... sudden or expected—is a powerful transition point in your family’s philanthropy. With rising resources ...
What Nonprofits Need To Know About Digital Currency
Thursday, June 7, 2018 - 1:00pm
... sponsor, Blackbaud. Leading uniquely at the intersection point of technology and social good, Blackbaud provides ...
Using Trust-Based Values to Transform Your Grantmaking (TBP in 4-D Session #1)
Thursday, February 3, 2022 - 1:00pm
Join us for the first in a four-part webinar series, Trust-Based Philanthropy in 4-D. Participants can expect to walk away with a clear understanding of what it means to be a values-aligned grantmaker, persuasive talking points to help engage staff and boards, and concrete steps they can take toward operationalizing trust-based grantmaking practices.
Embracing and Embedding a Trust-Based Culture (TBP in 4-D Session #2)
Thursday, March 3, 2022 - 1:00pm
... a trust-based culture, we must understand our starting point. The majority of institutions operate within a white ...