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The Segal Family Foundation and The Forbes Funds announce a new partnership to increase equity in the local nonprofit sector.
Pittsburgh, PA: The Segal Family Foundation announces partnership with The Forbes Funds, a supporting organization of The Pittsburgh Foundation, to empower equity within southwestern Pennsylvania's nonprofit sector. Together, Segal Family Foundation and The Forbes...
MAG Partners, Our Clubhouse and Cancer Caring Center, Announce Merge to Better Serve Pittsburgh’s Cancer Community
Our Clubhouse and Cancer Caring Center, two of The Forbes Funds’ Management Assistance Grants (MAGs) partners, announced their merger on Thursday September 9th, 2021.
Partnership to Honor the Helpers: Recognition to Go to Individuals, Nonprofits that Responded to Pandemic, Race Inequities
The Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership (GPNP) announced this week that it will spotlight some of the leaders and nonprofit organizations that went above and beyond during the past 18 months to respond to effects of COVID-19 on the community and to calls for racial equity and justice.
Advancing the Region by Strengthening Nonprofits: A Talk with Anne Gingerich
This Community Call featured a talk by Anne Gingerich who spoke about the nuts and bolts of advocacy for nonprofits. The call was followed by GPNP and and other program updates.
Becoming a Better Person through Compassion: A Talk with Dr. Barry Kerzin
Revisit the Community Solution Call where Dr. Barry Kerzin talks about moving from empathy to compassion, and ends with a guided Tonglen medidtation. In the second part of this talk, The Forbes Funds team and GPNP shared opportunities with ACCEL, the Black Equity Coalition, and provided statewide and regional policy updates.
Job Opportunity: Community Coordinator Position Available for the Black Equity Coalition
To work with Black communities and coordinate the Black Equity Coalition’s efforts to address COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and provide the communities with information and resources that will address their needs. This position is a 14-month contractual position and it may be extended based on the BEC needs..
Wellness and Work: A Talk with Selena Schmidt & Sarah Boal of Coro Pittsburgh
9th of August Community Call featuring guest speaker Selena Schmidt. The call was followed with BEC and GPNP updates.
University and Community Relations: A Talk with Bill Generett Jr.
This Community Call hosted Bill Generett Jr. on how universities and the local community can cooperate productively. The call was followed by a series of GPNP and TFF program updates.
Strategic Economic Development: A Talk with Mark Anthony Thomas
Community Call with Mark Anthony Thomas on Economic Development in the Pittsburgh Region. The talk was followed with GPNP and The Forbes Funds program updates.
The Power of Mentorship: A Talk with Pete Schramm
Today’s community call featured Pete Schramm who discussed the importance of mentorship in individual and team development. The talk was followed with public policy and program updates.
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