An update for Pennsylvania funders on national, statewide and local activities currently being undertaken – and where philanthropy can continue to play a role – to ensure a fair and accurate census
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Program resources from session two of the 3-part series with Trust Based Philanthropy: Unrestricted Funding, Doing the Homework, Streamlined Paperwork
In early August, members of Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia(PNGP), Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania (GWP) and
Resources from Implementation Science 101 workshop held on February 20, 2019.
Resources for Assessing Grantees’ Financial Health And Long Term Sustainability Program 12-11-18
Resources from the GWP Administrative Learning Network: Best Practices In Organization Program 6-26-18
Resources from Catalyzing Investment in Opportunity Zones presentation at 2019 CF Gathering.
A key objective of the Scaling What Works initiative has been to translate insight and learning from grantmaker intermediaries involved with the Social Innovation Fund and share them with the broader philanthropic community. The fifth guide in the Lessons Learned series presents the benefits and challenges of partnerships between local and national funders, and highlights key considerations for both kinds of funders to foster success in their collaboration.
This study of family foundations in 2008 summarizes key findings regarding how many active family foundations are planning to spend down or exist in perpetuity (or have not yet made a decision), and examines their motivations and decision-making.
Resources from GWP Program Census 2020: What’s at Risk and What Can Philanthropy Do Now? 5-29-18
Resources from the Administrative Learning Network: Essential Tools For Planning Meetings And Events Program
Addressing a community’s information needs is a critical aspect of supporting a vibrant and healthy democracy. As community and place-based foundations increase their participation in this work, they realize they cannot do it alone.
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.
At GWP's recent Grants Manager Roundtable, Bethany Hemingway shared a document produced by Idealware which she found very helpful