Jewish Funders Learning Network Member Funding Priorities COVID-19
This document is the compilation of answers posed to network members prior to the 06.11.20 meeting.
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Responding to Racial Inequity - Resources for Corporate Philanthropy
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R.K. Mellon Foundation Invests $5 Million in Economic Recovery from COVID-19
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
The Richard King Mellon Foundation will distribute more than $5 million to help jumpstart the region’s economy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Investing in Professional Artists Announces $170,000 in Grants
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Investing in Professional Artists, a joint grant-making program of The Pittsburgh Foundation, The Heinz Endowments and the Opportunity Fund, has awarded $170,000 to individual artists and art programs for the initiative’s 2020 cycle.
POISE Grants Provides $349,000 to Black Groups for COVID-19 Aid
Thursday, June 25, 2020
POISE Foundation announced the latest round of grants awarded through its Critical Community Needs Fund.
Building an Equitable New Normal: Responding to the Crises of Racist Violence and COVID-19 (Part 1)
Thursday, July 16, 2020 - 12:00pm
The Heinz Endowments and FISA Foundation Partner to Advance Disability Inclusion and Access
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
The Heinz Endowments and FISA Foundation have awarded nearly $250,000 in grants to encourage local organizations to be more inclusive and welcoming of people with disabilities.
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Offering Emergency Funds for Artists of Color
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council has received $50,000 for the Emergency Fund for Artists from The Pittsburgh Foundation, The Heinz Endowments and The Opportunity Fund which will be used to support artists of color affected by the covid-19 epidemic.
Types of Funders and Alternative Giving Options
People who want to make charitable gifts have an array of ways to do so. They can choose from among multiple vehicles – from sending a text message or writing a check, to establishing a donor-advi
Program Resources: Drive Equity: Collecting and Using Demographic Data
Program Resources from Drive Equity: Collecting and Using Demographic Data 07/07/2020
GWP Justice Book Club: "How To Be An Antiracist"
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 - 12:00pm
Join us as we read and discuss Ibram X. Kendi's How To Be An Antiracist.
Program Resources: Building an Equitable New Normal: Responding to the Crises of Racist Violence and COVID-19
Program Resources:Building an Equitable New Normal: Responding to the Crises of Racist Violence and COVID-19 on 07-16-2020
NCFP Webinar: Families Funding Advocacy and Policy Change
Thursday, September 10, 2020 - 12:00pm
Join NCFP for a webinar where a panel will discuss different approaches to supporting advocacy goals and discuss the role that family legacy, responsiveness, and evaluation and success play in this work.
POISE Foundation Announces Human Equity and Justice Fund Grantmaking Program
Thursday, August 6, 2020
POISE Foundation announced a new grantmaking program to support racial equity programs in Allegheny County.
Emergency Action Fund Awards Over $8 Million for COVID-19 Relief
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Emergency Action Fund awards more than $8 million to local nonprofit organizations.
PNC Foundation Awards $10 Million for Equitable Economic Recovery Initiatives
Friday, August 14, 2020
The PNC Foundation has awarded the Urban Redevelopment Authority $10 million for equitable economic recovery initiatives citywide.
GWP Funder Briefing: Census 2020 Update
Monday, September 14, 2020 - 9:00am
As the September 30 deadline for 2020 Census data collection approaches, we hope you will join GWP for an update on outreach in Allegheny County and what opportunities there may still be for private philanthropy to help promote an accurate count.
GWP Administrative Learning Network Roundtable
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 - 12:00pm
Bring your lunch and come to the “Zoom table” to discuss successes, challenges, and lessons-learned from the past few months
NCFP Webinar: Trust-based Family Philanthropy
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 12:00pm
Join NCFP for a session to hear from leaders of family foundations that have embraced trust-based approaches, how these practices align with each family’s legacy and values, and what it looks like when foundation CEOs and family trustees collaborate to build a culture of trust.
New Fund for Arts Organizations Launched
Sunday, August 23, 2020
The Arts I Equity I Reimagined Fund will support eligible arts and cultural organizations facing economic hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fifteen GWP members are supporters of the fund.