POISE Foundation Awards More Than $900,000 to Black-led Organizations
Monday, October 5, 2020
The POISE Foundation's Critical Community Needs Fund awarded more than $90,000 to support COVID-19 services.
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Jane Downing Honored by PA Housing Finance Agency
Monday, May 23, 2022
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency recognized Jane Downing of The Pittsburgh Foundation, for her work in affordable housing with their Housing Pioneer Award.
Mission In Action Community Grant Program Announced
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
POISE Foundation in partnership with the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh will award more than $2.1 million to nonprofits working toward eliminating racism and empowering women.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
Beth Kanter is a frequent contributor to many nonprofit technology web sites and magazines, Beth has authored chapters in several books, including "Psychology of Facebook Applications," and "Managing Technology to Meet Your Mission: A Strategic Guide for Nonprofit Leaders."
Consumers Guide to Integrated Software for Community Foundations
This Idealware guide looks at the features and processes used by five different integrated software solutions to help community foundations manage funds, track grants, solicit donations, provide on
Using Salesforce in Philanthropy
Thursday, June 8, 2017 - 1:00pm
Join other GWP Members who use Salesforce in a roundtable discussion and see how Salesforce can be used in the grants management process.
Rewarding CEOs for Corporate Social Responsibility Pays Off For Society – And For Firms
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
CSR contracting encourages executives to sacrifice short-term payoffs for long-term gains.
Why Starbucks’ Straw Ban Is An Environmental Milestone
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
This article discusses how the recent decision by Starbucks to phase out plastic straws in its stores by 2020, while not problem-free, is a starting point for a broader movement to deal with the growing problems of plastics. Combined with better recycling and waste management practices, this step could make a dent in the problem.
Corporate Responsibility: What To Expect In 2019
Monday, January 14, 2019
Corporate responsibility is shifting toward “values” – an especially noticeable shift in today’s political climate as businesses find they must take a stand for values like inclusion, empathy and e
Industry Review On Employee Engagement & CSR
Monday, April 1, 2019
YourCause, a corporate social responsibility software solution, has released its seventh Industry Review, a comprehensive analysis of employee engagement and corporate social responsibility (CSR) p
Youth Philanthropy Interns Announce Grant Awards
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Community Foundation for the Alleghenies’ Youth Philanthropy Interns awarded $50,000 for projects aimed at strengthening arts for young people, and regional unity.
The State of Addiction and Opioids in Allegheny County
... and then benefit from the other life and health-saving resources such as: Naloxone, wound care, health and treatment ...
City of Pittsburgh Named Among 100 Resilient Cities
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
On December 2, Rockefeller Foundation announced Pittsburgh is among the second cohort of cities around the world that will receive financial support and outside expertise as part of the 100 Resilient Cities network.
The Next Census Will Shape Children's Lives. Let's Make Sure We Count Right
Monday, April 2, 2018
... the census. Though the Census Bureau can't share individual survey data for a full 72 years, it's widely ... as each person counted directly influences the amount of resources that his or her community receives, each person not ... involved. Additionally, CensusOutreach.org has created resources to help organizations quickly and easily engage ...
Pittsburgh Philanthropy Through Others’ Eyes
Thursday, August 20, 2015
An article in Smart Business takes a look at the greater Pittsburgh philanthropic and nonprofit communities and how they work together for community impact
Simplifying Strategy: A practical toolkit for corporate societal engagement
CSR executives have difficult jobs. They are expected to be strategic, aligned with business priorities, and focused on results. Yet success often requires navigating ever-changing expectations and a maze of competing priorities. This strategy toolkit, developed by FSG in partnership with CECP, identifies three tools for clarifying your strategy and transforming your portfolio.
Grantees' Limited Engagement with Foundations' Social Media
... or their funders’ staff; those that do find those resources less helpful than other communication resources for learning about the foundation. Grantees' ...
Funders for LGBTQ Issues Responds to Trump’s Anti-Trans Statements
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
... as funders to make sure that trans communities have the resources they need to fight back against this kind of ...
Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice
... reference edition, and get more than 300 other digital resources and tools to help guide your organization in good ...