Today, GPNP Executive Director Samantha Balbier testified before the House Human Serivces Committee. A bulleted summary of her testimony appears below; her full testimony is available here. 

Summary of Balbier’s Testimony

Thursday, April 28 kicked off the start of the education series, Velocity: Fundraising and Marketing for Pittsburgh Causes. Sponsored by the Benter Foundation and The Forbes Funds, this is a five-session training designed to dramatically enhance the fundraising ability of local nonprofits.

After a competitive application and selection process, The Forbes Funds and The Benter Foundation are pleased to announce the awardees of participation in the fundraising and marketing Velocity cohort with Achieve.

GPNP's Public Policy Committee met this morning to discuss current issues impacting the nonprofit sector, including the Pennsylvania budget and changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act. GPNP's Public Policy Committee meets quarterly and it is a chance for nonprofits to play a role in shaping GPNP's advocacy. Click here for future meeting dates. Below are photos from today's meeting.