Fine Foundation Announces Change in Leadership
Thursday, August 17, 2017
The Fine Foundation announced that Susan Brownlee, the Foundation’s Executive Director, will retire at the end of November 2017. Ms.
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Storm clouds are rolling in
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
In this op-ed piece, Maxwell King, president of The Pittsburgh Foundation, responds to the recent events in Charlottesville and elsewhere, and encourages the country’s leaders to speak out and be forthright about the growing threats to our country.
Pittsburgh: Leading Green Building Hub?
Monday, August 21, 2017
Once the epicenter of America’s manufacturing prowess, Pittsburgh has undergone decades of transformation as it shifted from its role as the center of the U.S.
Jane Downing Recognized For Philanthropic Leadership
Thursday, August 24, 2017
In July, the Keystone Research Center gathered civic leaders and philanthropists, advocates and people of faith, community groups and labor allies working together to help Pittsburgh model an inclu
Heartache, Pain, and Hope: Rural Communities, Older People, and the Opioid Crisis: An Introduction for Funders
As the opioid crisis rages on, rural communities are suffering some of the worst damage.
Tiffany Wilhelm Joins The Opportunity Fund
Friday, August 25, 2017
The Opportunity Fund has recently welcomed Tiffany Wilhelm as Interim Strategic Operations Officer. Tiffany comes to the Opportunity Fund after nearly ten years at the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Coun
Audacious Philanthropy: Case Studies
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Everyone in philanthropy seeks social impact – but what do we know about how to drive large-scale social benefit and how long does it take? Bridgespan Group has produced case studies of 15 world-c
Why CEOs Can’t Stay Silent In The Wake Of Events Like Charlottesville
Monday, August 21, 2017
A piece in Harvard Business Review notes that CEOs around the country are taking public stands against white supremacy, racism and violence while calling for tolerance and unity.
Corporate Activism Addresses Climate Change, Immigration Reform, LGBTQ Rights
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Corporate activism seemed to take a dip early this year post-inauguration, but according to research by CECP, that pause was short-lived. Beyond social issues, good corporate citizenship produces
How to Align Your Citizenship Strategy with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Friday, August 18, 2017
In Corporate Responsibility Magazine, Mandy Ryan, Managing Director at Changing Our World, outlines a step-by-step roadmap to align a corporate citizenship strategy with the 17 UN Sustainable Devel
Hurricane Harvey – How Philanthropy Can Help
Thursday, August 31, 2017
The Center for Disaster Philanthropy has posted a Hurricane Harvey Disaster Profile on its website for funders interested in helping those in need.
Preparing Today’s Students For Success Tomorrow Via Networks
Monday, August 28, 2017
Gregg Behr of The Grable Foundation describes how Remake Learning is working to provide children and families with equitable access to relevant, meaningful learning experiences that leverage technology, art, the learning sciences and diverse environments.
State Charity Officials Express Opposition To Changing The Johnson Amendment
Monday, August 28, 2017
The latest network to oppose weakening the Johnson Amendment is the network of officials (such as state Attorneys General and Secretaries of State) who are responsible for regulation of the charitable sector in each individual state.
The Heinz Endowments Announces $250,000 Mini-Grant Initiative
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
The Heinz Endowments has launched a $250,000 mini-grant program to support community-inspired projects in Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood neighborhood that promote family and child well-being or increase co
Philanthropy Responds to Charlottesville
Friday, August 18, 2017
A list of responses, news items, resources related to the events in Charlottesville in August 2017.
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.
Fiscal Decay Accelerates In PA Municipalities
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
The Pennsylvania Economy League released a compelling new report on statewide municipal distress, including specific findings for individual municipalities in Allegheny County and the Allegheny County region. The report was funded with assistance from The Pittsburgh Foundation. For details, please see attached press release and click below for the full report.
Fund the People Toolkit
Fund the People created this toolkit to provide practical guidance, promising practices, and illustrative data to help funders, nonprofits, and others to maximize investments in the nonprofit workforce.
Endowments Names Mac Howison As Program Officer For Creative Learning
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
The Heinz Endowments today announced the appointment of Mac Howison as Program Officer for Creative Learning.