History of Philanthropy Reading List
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Equitable Community Development Tools for Funders: A Learning Series with Pittsburgh’s PLACES Fellows
Wednesday, March 8, 2017 - 12:00pm
Join us for the second in this two-part learning series with PLACES Fellows.
Keystone Policy Series: Combating Pennsylvania’s Opioid Epidemic
Thursday, April 27, 2017 - 2:00pm
Join us for a discussion of federal, state and local policy initiatives around combating the epidemic of opioid addiction and overdose deaths and learn about opportunities for Pennsylvania funders to become involved.
GWP Policy Positions
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ECFA Virtual Learning Circle: Maternal Health and the Impact of Employer Benefit Plans
Thursday, April 13, 2023 - 11:00am
Join us for the next Virtual Learning Circle when we will discuss employer policies, advocacy, and the advancement of equity for new parents in the workplace, particularly moms of color.
Healthy Aging Challenge Announces Selected Projects Aimed to Improve Lives of Older Adults
Thursday, September 22, 2022
... practices with Presbyterian SeniorCare Network’s current service coordination program. University of Pittsburgh, ...
Arts Day of Giving delivers nearly $1.5 million for region’s arts and culture organizations
Friday, October 3, 2014
... Pittsburgh Arts Council sponsored the event for 150 of its member organizations utilizing The Pittsburgh Foundation’s ...
Watch Party - We Wear the Mask: The Hidden Face of Women in Poverty
Friday, December 4, 2020 - 12:00pm
Join us for a screening of this evocative documentary which follows three different women who have faced similar struggles and illuminates the human impact of economic injustice through their stories. We will be joined by Tammy T. Thompson, who is an internationally sought-after expert on issues of poverty, and the Executive Producer the documentary for real-time discussion.
The Nerdy Best Friend’s Book Club- Session Two: Creating Infographics and Lively Presentations
Thursday, February 4, 2021 - 1:00pm
Join Your Nerdy Best Friend, aka Author Beth Ziesenis, for the second session in a three part book club, to discover how to use free and inexpensive technology tools to create infographics and lively presentations!
GWP Administrative Learning Network Roundtable
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 - 12:00pm
... participants, staff, and speakers. GWP will host in-person member meetings as requested if COVID-19 Community Levels at ...
Governance and Legal Best Practices: A Review for Funders
Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 2:00pm
Join us for this one-hour webinar to hear a high-level overview of recent trends and best practices for foundation governance.
Responsible AI Adoption for Funders
Thursday, February 22, 2024 - 1:00pm
Join the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) for a discussion regarding the recent release of its groundbreaking version 1 of the "Responsible AI Adoption in Philanthropy" framework.
NCFP Webinar - Trends in Family Philanthropy: Identity, Leadership, and the Future of Family Philanthropy
Thursday, December 10, 2015 - 12:00pm
... and its Board of Directors. She was a founding board member of the National Center for Family Philanthropy and led ...
*POSTPONED Learn and Serve with GWP: Helping Hour at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 - 5:30pm
PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN POSTPONED.
Assessing Grantees’ Financial Health and Long Term Sustainability: Nonprofit Financial Statement Analysis Training
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 - 9:00am
This workshop will focus on identifying key indicators of financial health as evidenced by grantees’ audited financial statements. It will provide grantmakers with the skills to understand their grantees' financial reality, with concepts and tools applicable to grantees across a range of missions and business models.
Making the Most of The Pittsburgh Promise: Findings from Two Research Projects
Thursday, March 31, 2016 - 12:00pm
Join us to hear the latest on research-based solutions to improved postsecondary outcomes, in Pittsburgh and elsewhere.
Sustainable Pittsburgh Interviews Mark Lewis on Building a More Sustainable Pittsburgh region.
Monday, July 31, 2017
Mark Lewis, POISE Foundation, shares his insights on regional equitable development and its role in building a more sustainable Pittsburgh region.
Building on #MeToo
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
The courageous sharing of personal experiences through #MeToo has been very powerful, but it takes commitment to translate awareness into changes in policy and organizational culture. To this end,