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Councilman Donates to POISE Foundation
Monday, April 14, 2008
... Rev. Ricky Burgess yesterday announced he is donating all of his City Council district's discretionary funds toward a "Hope ...
The Power of Employee Giving and Communities Working Together When Natural Disasters Strike
Monday, February 22, 2016
... Miriam’s Kitchen, a nonprofit serving homeless people in Washington, DC, managed to keep serving its constituents ...
Volunteering and Civic Life in America
Thursday, November 17, 2016
While we’re on the subject of volunteering, check out the new data available at ... is how Pennsylvania stacks up. Volunteering and Civic Life in America ...
The Rise Of Do-Gooder Corporations
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
What do Ben & Jerry’s, Eileen Fisher and Kickstarter have in common? They are benefit corporations (or B corps): ... and social purpose. Ten years ago, only a handful of states permitted B corps, but interest in this emerging ... enacted legislation enabling B corps’ formation, and one city (Philadelphia) has added tax credits as further ...
Brown Bag Lunch and Viewing Party - Adaptive Philanthropy: Flexible Giving to Maximize Results
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 12:00pm
Join GWP for a brown bag lunch and viewing party of one of NCFP's most popular webinars from their series: ... Flexible giving to maximize results.
Webinar: NCFP Series- Impact Investing: Dipping Your Toes Or Going All In
Thursday, April 18, 2019 - 1:00pm
... with their grantmaking mission. An increasing number of giving families are exploring impact investing, dedicating either a small portion or, in some cases, all of their assets to this approach. This ... Media Center, and Women Moving Millions in New York City. Lauren received her Bachelor’s in Business ...
Grantmaking at the Crossroads: An Intersectional Approach
... new grantmaking methodology that works at the intersection of place, population, and issue. It offers a pathway to greater inclusion of communities that are often excluded or marginalized by ... and have been critical informants for this workbook. Each of these foundations holds an unwavering commitment to ...
Jefferson Regional Foundation Releases Community Snapshot
Thursday, December 2, 2021
... vaccination data. This Community Snapshot tells the story of a diversifying Jefferson community, highlighted by notable increases in the Asian, Multi-Racial, Hispanic/Latinx, and Black populations. This is the continuation of a series of ...
Revitalizing Westmoreland Grants Increase Opportunities for Communities to Thrive in a Time of Uncertainty
Friday, June 24, 2022
... Westmoreland program has awarded over $162,000 in funding to eight projects focused on community ... church groups and local governments. It is a vital part of CFWC’s community reinvestment strategy, which supports the needs of vulnerable populations in the county by helping to develop the places ...
From Haiti To Homewood, Thread Aims To Put People Back To Work
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
The Pittsburgh-based clothing companyThread ... headquarters from East Liberty to 7800 Susquehanna St. in Homewood. The move was made possible through a ... model to focus on developing and launching its own line of goods. To do that, it plans to hire Pittsburghers, ...
Heinz Endowments Awards Equity Issues Funding
Monday, November 9, 2020
More than $12.1 million in grants has been awarded to address systemic issues that ... nonprofit programs that support African-American families in the Pittsburgh region. Heinz Endowments Awards Equity Issues ...
Heinz Endowments Award $30 Million to Carnegie Mellon University
Thursday, April 29, 2021
... has committed $30 million to CMU for the creation of the Center for Share Prosperity which aims to eliminate social and economic disparities in the Pittsburgh region. Heinz Endowments Award $30 Million to ...
"Sports Matter" Supports Local Schools
Sunday, November 28, 2021
... has given close to $200,000 to organizations and schools in the Pittsburgh area to help kids play sports in underserved communities. "Sports Matter" Supports Local ...
The World’s Best-Performing CEO Is Someone You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Monday, October 12, 2015
Lars Sørensen, the CEO of Denmark-based Novo Nordisk, sits atop the 2015 Harvard ... with social and environmental issues, which now factor in to HBR calculations.
Our Roles in State Budget Debates
Tuesday, March 15, 2016 - 2:00pm
Three-quarters of the states are focused on budget matters; many are facing ... to prevent budget crises and government shutdowns in the future. Guest Speaker: Nick Johnson, State Priorities Partnership Hosts: Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers and National Council ...
NCFP Webinar - Changemakers: National Networks Engaging Next Gen Philanthropic Leaders
Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 12:00pm
... foundations are poised to see an unprecedented change in leadership over the next few years as the next generation of philanthropists begins to take over governance roles. ... system and is passionate about equal access to educational resources. She is also devoted to creating a safer and ...
A Conversation on Capitalization and Community
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 9:00am
... Capitalization is defined as " the financial resources an organization needs to fulfill its mission over time ." Grantmakers in the Arts (GIA) launched its National Capitalization ... The working session is designed for staff and trustees of arts funders, large and small, private and public, who ...