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Build a Better Southwestern Pennsylvania
A GWP communications document which shows how philanthropy helps to build a better Southwestern Pennsylvania.
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.
Mayor Confident in Agreement With Nonprofits
Thursday, October 2, 2014
As reported in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette and Tribune-Review, Mayor Bill Peduto recently expressed confidence that the city can reach a long term agreement with some of Pittsburgh’s largest nonprofits.
An Update on the Strengthening Communities Partnership
Thursday, February 12, 2015 - 12:00pm
Join GWP for an update on the Strengthening Communities Partnership as they enter their new three-year agenda.
Harris Poll Spotlights Generational Differences in Attitudes Toward Giving
Monday, January 19, 2015
A recent Harris Poll reveals that nine in 10 respondents did some kind of giving – of money, used clothing, food, blood -- in the past three years.
2015 Edelman Trust Barometer Survey Highlights Importance of Building Trust in Business
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
The global PR firm Edelman has released the findings of its 2015 Edelman Trust Barometer, its 15th annual trust and credibility study of the global institutions of government, media, business and non-governmental organizations.
NEW! Grants Manager Roundtable
Monday, August 24, 2015 - 12:00pm
After a brief software demo, we will have the opportunity for a round-robin sharing session to introduce other topics of discussion, potential software demos, and learning opportunities that might be of interest to this group moving forward. Join us and help us shape the learning agenda for this new roundtable!
Philanthropy Is...
How does the public view philanthropy? Explore a humorous, fast-paced video of public interviews from the Minnesota Council on Foundations.
Nonprofit Technology Policy Workbook
This workbook to help you think through specific policies to manage your nonprofit’s risk. It contains prompts to help you create and document policies for the acceptable use of technology and networks, personal devices for work, how to provide IT guidance to “accidental techies,” how to respond to an IT incident, and how to recover your technology after a major disaster.
McAuley Ministries Foundation Awards More Than $900K To 22 Nonprofits
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
McAuley Ministries, Pittsburgh Mercy's grant-making foundation, has awarded 24 grants for $967,550 to 22 nonprofit organizations.
Reducing Evictions To Stabilize Housing In Allegheny County
Tuesday, October 30, 2018 - 12:00pm
Matthew Desmond’s book “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City” asserts that evictions are both a result and cause of poverty. Join us as Jane Downing and Michael Yonas, Senior Program Officers at The Pittsburgh Foundation and Rachel Rue, Analyst, Allegheny County Department of Human Services, will present an overview of the process to date and share what they’ve learned, ideas for systems interventions and some next steps.
Jewish Healthcare Foundation Launches Pittsburgh: A Safer Childbirth City Initiative
Monday, December 16, 2019
The Jewish Healthcare Foundation (JHF) and its operating organization, the Women's Health Activist Movement Global (WHAMglobal) have announced the launch of Pittsburgh: A S
Perpetuity or Limited Lifespan: How Do Family Foundations Decide?
This study of family foundations in 2008 summarizes key findings regarding how many active family foundations are planning to spend down or exist in perpetuity (or have not yet made a decision), and examines their motivations and decision-making.
GWP Annual Meeting - Excellence in Philanthropy: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Monday, November 16, 2015 - 4:00pm
Please join GWP for our 30th Annual Meeting. We’ll explore what excellence in philanthropy looks like today, and we’ll learn some new ways to assess impact that emphasize improving future work, instead of merely judging past performance.
Maker to Market: Pittsburgh’s Regional Opportunities
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 - 3:30pm
Please join us to hear about an emerging vision for the Maker Movement in Pittsburgh.
How to Bake-In Talent-Investing to Strengthen the Nonprofit Workforce
Tuesday, April 17, 2018 - 2:00pm
... and W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Learn more at fundthepeople.org Presenters Yolanda Caldera-Durant, Director of Programs, ...
GWP 2020 Road Map
Friday, October 21, 2016 - 12:00pm
GWP’s mission is “to promote excellence in philanthropy – supporting an effective, growing philanthropic community that strengthens our region.” That mission remains important – but the