Communities thrive when people are housed comfortably, safely, and affordably. This is especially true for children. And when children thrive, their educational and other outcomes are more likely to be positive. Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers' What Funders Need to Know looks at the connection between stable housing and educational outcomes.
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What Funders Need to Know: The Connection Between Education and Housing
How to Respond to Earthquakes in Mexico and Hurricane Maria
Monday, October 2, 2017
We are compiling a list of responses, news items, resources and programming for philanthropy in response to the destruction being left by an earthquake and Hurricane Maria.
Unpacking Impact Investing - What It Is and How It Can Fuel Social Innovation
Wednesday, January 28, 2015 - 8:30am
Join us for the first of two panel discussions during which we will explore the topic of impact investing, how it operates and lessons learned to date. This session will present some of the traditional tools of impact investing, and some of the newer methods being used in the social innovation space.
Nonprofit Capitalization: Taking The Plunge Together
Thursday, March 26, 2015 - 8:30am
The Philanthropy Forum at GSPIA, GWP, The Forbes Funds and Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership (GPNP) are collaborating to present a series of programs focused on investing for greater impact. The first session, held in January 2015, explored the topic of impact investing/mission investing. In this second session, we will consider deeper capitalization strategies.
Endowments Names Mac Howison As Program Officer For Creative Learning
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
The Heinz Endowments today announced the appointment of Mac Howison as Program Officer for Creative Learning.
GWP Board of Directors Announces New Executive Director
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
... “For nearly 40 years, GWP has been a key leader and resource, supporting philanthropy within this region. Amber ...
Understanding and Addressing Barriers to Funding Local Food Systems
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 - 9:00am
Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania is proud to partner on a USDA Regional Food Systems Partnership grant led by the Pittsburgh Food Policy Council.
Community Foundation Job Descriptions
Sample job descriptions for President and CEO or Executive Director positions at community foundations.
A Professional Seminar with Roger McElrath, Business for Social Responsibility Program Materials
These are program materials from the Professional Seminar with Roger McElrath on September 16, 2014.
COVID-19 Back to Work Plan
Inquiry from member about returning to the office after COVID-19
Organizational Development Consultants
Organizational development, strategic planning, financial consulting, capacity building
Education Roundtable: Common Core Standards
Monday, January 14, 2013 - 12:00pm
... especially for those school systems facing serious resource constraints. GWP is hosting a brown bag lunch ...
National Standards for Community Foundations
... operational excellence: Mission, Structure, and Governance Resource Development Stewardship and Accountability ...
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.