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NCFP Webinar: Fellowship Programs: Honoring Family Legacy and Building Future Community Leaders

Thursday, July 9, 2015 - 12:00pm

Join NCFP for an in-depth look into fellowship programs, an emerging community-based approach to meeting your charitable giving missions.

NCFP Webinar: Spark Session on the Role of Community in Family Philanthropy Values, Mission, and Strategy

Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 12:00pm

Community foundations are trusted, professional advisors to philanthropic families and a valuable source of local knowledge and insights.

NCFP Webinar: Spark Session on Models of Community Foundation Programs for Engaging Next Gen Donors

Wednesday, September 30, 2015 - 12:00pm

This webinar will explore ways a community foundation leverages its own knowledge on effective giving and local issues to educate future philanthropists to make lasting impact.

“Off the Record” with Chief of Police Cameron McLay

Giving in Pittsburgh: How Much Stays Local

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Provoke Thought

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

In a recent opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal, Napster co-founder and billionaire Sean Parker outlined how young tech moguls are re-envisioning philanthropy

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PA State Budget Delays Expected - Impact on Nonprofits

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership (GPNP) and The Forbes Funds are encouraging local nonprofit organizations to prepare for the impact of a delayed passage of Pennsylvania’s budget.

Pennsylvania Funders Uniting Over Food

United Ways Serving Four Counties Form United Way of Southwestern PA

Thursday, July 2, 2015

As of July 1st, United Ways serving Allegheny, Westmoreland, Fayette, and southern Armstrong Counties merged to become United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania.

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Naming Rights Online

Monday, June 1, 2015

A recent article in The Chronicle of Philanthropy describes the rising practice of posting once-private naming opportunities online. Proponents argue that it increases transparency; opponents wor

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U.S. Charitable Giving Surpasses Pre-Recession Levels

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Total charitable giving by individuals, bequests, foundations, and corporations increased to $384 billion in 2014, higher than pre-recession levels, according to the

Cause, Influence & The Next Generation Workforce

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

The Millennial Impact Project has released its 2015 report entitled Cause, Influence & The Next Generation Workforce.

Community Foundation for the Alleghenies Turns 25

Monday, July 6, 2015

The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies celebrates its 25th Anniversary on July 9, 2015.

Strengthening Black Families: A Case for Philanthropic Investment

The POISE Foundation recently announced the publication of their first position paper entitled, “Strengthening Black Families: A Case for Philanthropic Investment.”

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Supporting Local and State-Wide Food Systems

Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 2:00pm

It’s often said that food is a great uniter. That was certainly the case on June 1 – 2 of this year, when food and health funders from GWP and across Pennsylvania learned about the innovative efforts underway to improve local food systems in greater Philadelphia. Join GWP for a roundtable discussion as we share key takeaways from the trip from the participants, and discuss potential next steps for funders interested in supporting local and state-wide food systems.

Policy Options for Improving Economic Opportunity and Mobility

A new report from the Peter G. Peterson Foundation presents differing policy options from two experts on how to foster broader economic opportunity and mobility.

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Changing Hearts, Minds and Laws

Philanthropy magazine has just published a short excerpt from a newly released guidebook on how donors can best influence public policy. It's a quick read that will give you a taste of this important book's content.

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The Forbes Funds and Bridgeway Capital Join Forces on New Lending Program

Monday, August 3, 2015

As lawmakers in Harrisburg continue to negotiate Pennsylvania’s state budget, social service agencies that provide services and are reimbursed by public-sector dollars can ‘hit the wall’ financially in months or even weeks.

Do Corporate Grantmakers Care More About the Poor Than Other Foundations?

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Corporate boardrooms are not necessarily perceived as concerned about people who are in the greatest need.

Median Corporation Giving in 2014: $18.5-Million

Thursday, June 25, 2015

The Wall Street Journal reports on how companies from American Express to Verizon handled their corporate giving last year.

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