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The Sprout Fund Will Sunset In 2018
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
After 17 successful years, The Sprout Fund has announced it will sunset in 2018.
Ann Dugan Joins National Philanthropic Trust Board
Friday, April 13, 2018
GWP board member Ann Dugan has recently joined the board of the National Philanthropic Trust (NPT), the largest independent national donor-advised fund sponsor and one of the 25 largest grantmaking
GWP Food Funders: SAFSF Annual Forum Planning Session
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 - 12:00pm
GWP is convening our network of Food Funders to help SAFSF do some brainstorming and planning for their annual forum.
Proxy Proposals On Charitable Contributions Increasing
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
A new report from the Conference Board shows that the number of such proposals has gone up over the past five years. Resolutions regarding climate change, inclusion/ diversity and political contri
Henry L. Hillman Foundation Gives $2 Million To LifeX
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
The Henry L. Hillman Foundation donated $2 million to the University of Pittsburgh’s new biotech startup incubator, LifeX .
The Heinz Endowments And City Of Pittsburgh Host p4 Conference
Thursday, April 19, 2018
A new p4 Conference on April 25-26 will seek to further advance Pittsburgh’s potential as a global hub of equity, technology and innovation, with keynote speakers focusing on key developments in ro
GWP Corporate Funders’ Network: Employee Engagement
Tuesday, May 22, 2018 - 11:30am
Employee engagement can be used as a powerful tool to build loyalty, enhance employee morale, develop talent, and increase the value of current relationships with nonprofit partners. Research shows that an engaged workforce can be linked directly to business success.
Environment and Community Engagement: Citizen Science Where It Matters Most
Thursday, May 17, 2018 - 9:00am
Join us for a discussion with local experts who are deeply engaged in using citizen science as part of their work. We’ll learn how citizens, environmental advocates, public health professionals and academics can collaborate most effectively to gather data, address environmental challenges and improve public health outcomes.
WCCF Recognizes Community Leaders
Monday, May 21, 2018
The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) recently announced these awards for 2018:
Census 2020: What’s At Risk And What Can Philanthropy Do Now?
Tuesday, May 29, 2018 - 3:30pm
Please note, start time adjusted! Join us to learn more about the challenges to a fair census, and how undercounts hurt everyone – not just the undercounted groups. We will also hear from state, county and city representatives to learn what has to happen on the ground, and the roles that philanthropy can play to help ensure a fair and accurate count.
Grantmaking Fundamentals Workshop 2018
Tuesday, June 5, 2018 - 8:00am
A full-day professional development workshop for Mid-Atlantic grantmakers taught by our region's experienced practitioners presented by ABAG.
NCFP Webinar- Making Space At The Table: Welcoming New Voices To Your Family Giving
Thursday, July 12, 2018 - 12:00pm
Join NCFP for a webinar that will provide tips and tools for how to involve the next generation of family members, develop a process to invite non-family board members onto your board and find practical ways to engage with your community and grantees.
The Value of Volunteer Time
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Independent Sector has released its annual estimate of the value of each hour of volunteer time for 2017.
The Right Way For Companies To Publicize Their Social Responsibility Efforts
Monday, April 2, 2018
This Harvard Business Review article delves into how corporations sometimes receive negative reviews for announcing their CSR activities.
When Disaster Strikes: Companies Plan for Employee Catastrophic Assistance
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Businesses are finding ways to innovate and harness their own individual strengths to help employees when public resources aren’t readily available.
Corporate America Is Taking On Guns and Climate – Issues The Government Won’t
Thursday, March 1, 2018
This Bloomberg article details how some brands are changing their internal policies, beyond just their corporate giving, to demonstrate their value with respect to Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices.
Michelle McMurray Named Emerging Leader In Philanthropy
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
GWP Member and Senior Program Officer of The Pittsburgh Foundation, Michelle McMurray, received this year’s prestigious Emerging Leader in Philanthropy Award.
New Leadership Initiative Aims To Address Corporate Diversity
Friday, May 4, 2018
Pittsburgh-region corporations and foundations are supporting a leadership initiative to address corporate diversity.