PANO Announces New Standards for Excellence
Friday, July 31, 2015
The Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO) is excited to announce a new version of the Standards for Excellence® program for 2015.
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Working Together for Clean Water: A Behind-The-Scenes Tour of ALCOSAN
Friday, August 21, 2015 - 9:00am
Join GWP members on a tour and opportunity to learn about ALCOSAN's work.
In Appreciation: Elsie Hillman (1925 -2015)
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
GWP and its members mourn the passing of philanthropist, activist and civic leader Elsie Hillman, the chair of the Elsie H. Hillman Foundation and a trustee of the Hillman Family Foundation.
Meet the Grantmakers in Capacity Building
Tuesday, August 25, 2015 - 3:00pm
A joint effort by Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Nonprofit Resource Center, this program will provide an opportunity for grantseekers to enrich their understanding about organizations in our region that support nonprofit capacity building efforts.
GWP Helping Hour at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank (Postponed)
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 - 5:30pm
Join GWP members for this opportunity to get a closer look and a better understanding of how our Food Bank works to feed people in need and mobilize our community to eliminate hunger.
Daughters And Leadership: Influencing The CEO
Monday, August 3, 2015
New research based on 379 S&P 500 corporations shows that the CEOs who are the fathers of daughters are inclined to treat employees better and to spend more time and money on corporate social responsibility than those without daughters.
Six Rules for Smart Simplicity and Employee Engagement
Friday, July 24, 2015
Boston Consulting Group has developed the concept of “smart simplicity” to increase employee engagement.
More Investors Seek Social Benefits With Returns
Friday, July 31, 2015
A recent study conducted by the Ameriprise Investment Research Group showed that currently more than $7 trillion (roughly one-fifth of money under management in the U.S.) is invested in socially re
POISE Foundation Honored by Association of Black Foundation Executives
Monday, June 1, 2015
The POISE Foundation was honored in late April with the Institutional Award for Philanthropic Leadership by the national funders’ network Association of Black Foundation Executives (ABFE). Mark Lewis, President and CEO of POISE Foundation and currently Treasurer of GWP, accepted the award on its behalf.
Member Spotlight: Heinz Endowments Supports New Veterans Service Center
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
To better serve veterans and their families, The Heinz Endowments has announced a $300,000 grant to the Syracuse University Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) to create PA Serves.
10 Common Errors to Avoid In Completing A Private Foundation's Form 990-PF
For tax preparers of the 990-PF, highlights those areas most commonly completed incorrectly and provide explanations and directions for proper completion.
A Handbook for Giving Circle Hosts: Tools and Resources for Developing and Sustaining Giving Circles
The Forum's handbook of tools and resources for giving circle host organizations, including tools for deciding whether to host a giving circle, key questions to ask and a checklist of giving circle and host duties.
A Plan of One's Own: A Woman's Guide to Philanthropy
This guide examines women's roles in philanthropy and features “how to” sections on creating and using a variety of forms of charitable giving, as well as working with professional advisers.
Conflicts of Interest at Foundations: Avoiding the Bad and Managing the Good
This publication outlines the law and factors related to conflict of interest and includes examples of situations that foundations regularly encounter.
Donors of the Future: Scanning Project Report
This report explains philanthropy’s donors of the future, how will they be different from the donors of today, how will they best be identified, reached and engaged in action and the implications f
Engaging Diverse Communities
The guide shares and explains the experiences of several institutions that broadened their donor bases, services, and programs by reaching out to diverse communities. The publication focuses on the African American, Asian American, Latino, and Native American communities
Sample Foundation Code of Values
A sample document detailing the core values of the Betty and Davis Fitzgerald Foundation including restrictions on participation on nonprofit/grantee boards.
Trends & Strategies to Engage Employees in Greater Giving
Trends and Strategies to Engage Employees in Greater Giving finds that companies are creating new giving models to attract younger employees and to ensure their programs remain relevant and vibrant.
A Market Emerges: The Six Dynamics of Impact Investing
A Market Emerges: The Six Dynamics of Impact Investing reports trends and challenges in the field of impact investing.
Helping Grantees Build Management Skills
Recommendations for funders interested in driving impact by supporting good management practices.