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PA Nonprofit Relief Advocacy Alert

Jun 9, 2021

A little over one year into the COVID-19 Pandemic, some nonprofits have received support from: The CARES ActLocal fundersSome shifts in state regulationsCounty-distributed fundsPPP Loans but Pennsylvania’s General Assembly has not targeted support for the nonprofit...

Campaign for What Works Celebrates!

Sep 25, 2014

What’s in a word? Everything. Words matter. And, today we celebrate! In July of 2011, GPNP and the Campaign for What Works (C4WW) learned this lesson the hard way. After campaigning together to restore half of the $168 million in human service cuts,...

Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Information Session

Jul 28, 2014

Navigate the DCED Neighborhood Assistance Program, presented by PA DCED, Scott Lammie of UPMC, The Forbes Funds, and more partners.

Leaders Forum: From Expense to Investment

May 29, 2014

Reframing the nonprofit sector as a solution to state budget challenges, a presentation by GPNP in 2014.

2014 Leaders Forum – From Expense to Investment

Mar 29, 2014

The session provided four key learning opportunities: A glimpse into GPNP members’ experience with public fundingAn examination of Pennsylvania’s current budgeting processAn introduction to evidenced-based budgeting which illustrates the value of public investments in...

2013 ALLEGHENY COUNTY PARCEL REVIEW

Mar 28, 2013

OPA_Response_Guidance_P0221617-2_2Download The Allegheny County Office of Parcel Assessments (OPA) reviews parcels designated tax exempt. In order to maintain tax-exempt status, you must verify to OPA that your property falls within that classification and how your...

How Nonprofits Can Advocate for their Cause

Mar 23, 2013

Explore the important subject of advocacy for your nonprofit's cause. Learn how how to approach the advocacy issue in your organization, all about civic campaigns, and identifying your advocacy issues. Nonprofit_Summit_C4WW_FINALDownload

Campaign for What Works: Budget Watch

May 28, 2012

Campaign_Strategy_powerpointDownload Information for advocating and providing testimony related to funding for essential services in the Pittsburgh community.

Pittsburgh Wealth Building Initiative (PWBI)

Apr 24, 2012

Bill_GenerettDownload Presentation slides from the Pittsburgh Wealth Building Initiative launch. The objective of this program is to bridge wealth gaps in the community by anchoring jobs in the community, strengthening the tax base, and boosting local financial...