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Year One and Looking Ahead: Building Momentum for Economic Mobility in Philadelphia

March 9, 2026

By Philip Fitzgerald, Chief Impact Officer, Philadelphia Foundation A year ago, I stepped into a newly created role at Philadelphia Foundation, Chief Impact Officer. Motivated by the chance to blaze a new trail, I drew on what I knew from my previous time here: a deep knowledge of the organization, its mission, and the communities […]

When We Work Together: Highlights from Philadelphia Foundation’s 2025

December 12, 2025

This year, Philadelphia Foundation showed up. We convened partners across sectors, mobilized resources for emerging needs, and stayed focused on the long-term commitments that create lasting change. As detailed in a companion piece about what’s been happening inside our organization, 2025 brought important investments in our capacity – the enabling conditions that make all our […]

Building Organizational Strength and Civic Connection: A Look Behind the Doors at Philadelphia Foundation in 2025

December 9, 2025

Approaching the end of another consequential year, we want to pull back the curtain and share some of what’s been happening inside Philadelphia Foundation – the organizational developments that don’t always make headlines but are essential to our ability to serve the region. While these aren’t the only accomplishments that defined 2025 for us, they […]

Navigating Legal Uncertainty: Philadelphia’s Nonprofit Leaders Chart a Strategic Course Forward

August 22, 2025

Recently, leaders from across Greater Philadelphia’s nonprofit sector gathered at WHYY’s headquarters for the summer convening of the Nonprofit Leaders Group, a coalition of local leaders who have met biweekly since January 2025 to exchange timely updates, share resources, and build community. While one panel focused on strategic partnerships as tools for organizational strength, another […]

Strategic Partnerships as Opportunity: Lessons from Philadelphia’s Nonprofit Leaders

August 4, 2025

Recently, leaders from across Greater Philadelphia’s nonprofit sector gathered at WHYY’s headquarters for the summer convening of the Nonprofit Leaders Group, a coalition of local leaders who have met biweekly since January 2025 to exchange timely updates, share resources, and build community. The half-day convening featured three key panels, including one on “Navigating Nonprofit Partnerships,” […]