Ten Basic Steps to Starting a Giving Circle
There are many ways to start a giving circle. These 10 steps can give you a starting point and a basic roadmap.
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NCFP Webinar - Changemakers: National Networks Engaging Next Gen Philanthropic Leaders
Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 12:00pm
Join us for this NCFP webinar as we learn from several national organizations - including the Nexus Global Youth Summit, Resource Generation, and Youth Philanthropy Connect - actively engaging young philanthropists in a variety of innovative ways.
How To Respond To Hurricane Irma
Monday, September 11, 2017
A list of responses, news items, resources and programming for philanthropy in response to the destruction being left by Hurricane Irma.
Joint Statement By GWP Members Describes How Tax Act Will Affect Charitable Giving
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Leaders at The Pittsburgh Foundation, The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania and The Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership released a joint statement about how the federal tax-cut bill could lead to significant reductions in charitable giving.
Corporate Giving Webinar | Healthy Businesses Fueling Healthy Communities
Thursday, April 19, 2018 - 1:00pm
Join us for a tactical conversation on how to make your community a better place to live through investments in programs and partnerships that promote healthy lifestyles.
Supporting Tree Of Life Synagogue Victims
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
The GWP community is grieving for the injuries and loss of life at Tree of Life on October 27. It is hard to fathom that our beloved home has become another terrible instance of lethal violence, f
Program Resources: Advancing Equitable and Adequate School Funding in PA, Part 2: Framing the Impact
Program Resources from: Advancing Equitable and Adequate School Funding in PA on 11-3--2021
Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Resources and Information
Resources for funders interested in supporting those affected by the military conflict in Ukraine.
Organic Philanthropy: Trust and Mutuality in a Time of Distrust and Divisiveness
Thursday, July 1, 2021
At his retirement in 2001, Phil Hallen, President Emeritus of The Falk Foundation and a co-founder of GWP, was among the longest-serving CEOs in philanthropy. He recently shared some thoughts on what makes philanthropy both effective and rewarding.
Disaster Grantmaking: A Practical Guide for Foundations and Corporations
This guide was developed by a joint working group of the Council on Foundations and the European Foundation Centre. It identifies eight principles of good disaster grantmaking and offers a number of tips to help grantmakers address disasters more effectively, including facts and figures about recent major disasters around the world and a list of useful disaster information websites.
Opioid Crisis Learning Session 9-24-18
The nation’s opioid crisis did not result overnight. A “perfect storm” has been brewing and sweeping our nation for decades and Pennsylvania is being hit hard.
2019 CF Gathering: Catalyzing Investment in Opportunity Zones
Resources from Catalyzing Investment in Opportunity Zones presentation at 2019 CF Gathering.
Evaluating Community Change: A Framework for Grantmakers
This publication from Grantmakers for Effective Organizations offers a framework for thinking about how to measure progress and results in place-based and community change initiatives.
Census 2020: What’s at Risk and What Can Philanthropy Do Now? 5-29-18
Resources from GWP Program Census 2020: What’s at Risk and What Can Philanthropy Do Now? 5-29-18
Changing Our World Program Materials
Resources from GWP's 10/04/13 program, Changing Our World Program Materials
2014 Annual Meeting Materials
The 2014 GWP Annual Meeting was held on November 14 at Google Pittsburgh offices in Bakery Square. These are the documents included in the packet for the business portion of the meeting.
Collaboration and Connection: How Foundations Partner Effectively to Address Their Community's Information Needs
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.