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teresa394
Jan 133 min read
Supporting LA wildfire relief: A guide to effective giving
By harp-weaver LLC staff Since January 7, wildfires have raged in Los Angeles, Southern California. More than 10,000 homes, businesses,...
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teresa394
Dec 17, 20242 min read
The Potential of Donor-Advised Funds
By harp-weaver LLC staff Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) have emerged as a transformative force in modern philanthropy, challenging...
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teresa394
Dec 10, 20242 min read
Learning Journeys: A Strategic Approach to Philanthropic Development
By harp-weaver staff The landscape of philanthropy increasingly recognizes that impact stems not just from giving, but from deep...
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teresa394
Oct 30, 20243 min read
Rooted in Community: Understanding Place-Based Philanthropy
Image of a small town. Where one lives deeply affects where one gives. When a funder decides to focus all or a part of their giving where...
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teresa394
Oct 17, 20242 min read
Helping clients meet financial and philanthropic goals
Principal Teresa Araco Rodgers (bottom right) shares her thoughts about how financial advisors can partner with philanthropy advisors....
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teresa394
Sep 17, 20243 min read
Reading and Volunteering in South Africa
Images of the Li'l Fish Reading Room By Abby Rolland At harp-weaver LLC, we explore topics relevant to our and the interests of the...
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teresa394
Aug 27, 20242 min read
Research on philanthropy
Several months ago, we published a blog post about research that informs philanthropy , using the example of the Stoneleigh Foundation’s...
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teresa394
Jul 18, 20244 min read
Measuring Impact
By Abby Rolland How can impact be measured, why do funders ask for it, and how can measurement be helpful to nonprofits? In previous blog...
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teresa394
Jun 13, 20242 min read
Total Impact Summit 2024 Reflections
Principal Teresa Araco Rodgers (seated second from right) on a panel discussion at the Total Impact Summit By Teresa Araco Rodgers The...
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teresa394
May 9, 20242 min read
Why research matters in philanthropy
By Abby Rolland Several weeks ago, harp-weaver LLC staff listened to a panel discussion about gun violence in Philadelphia schools....
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rachael0544
Apr 4, 20243 min read
National Volunteer Month: The Importance of Volunteerism
by Rachael Gartner Rachael Gartner serves as the Administrative & Grants Associate at harp-weaver LLC. Each April, National Volunteer...
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rachael0544
Feb 21, 20242 min read
Governance as Part of a Foundation’s Impact Equation
In previous blog posts, harp-weaver LLC shared how foundations can be impactful and how conducting evaluations can contribute to a better...
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teresa394
Nov 13, 20233 min read
Evaluation and Impact
By Abby Rolland In philanthropy, funders often ask how well and to what degree nonprofits have an impact on their clients, stakeholders,...
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teresa394
Oct 5, 20234 min read
What Funders Need to Know Part 2: Memberships
By harp-weaver staff In the simplest yet incomplete of descriptions, institutional philanthropy (such as giving through foundations and...
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teresa394
Sep 20, 20234 min read
Impact in philanthropy
Image courtesy of Giving Compass In the philanthropic sector, there are numerous ways to first define and then measure impact. One can...
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teresa394
Aug 15, 20233 min read
Family Philanthropy
By harp-weaver staff Family philanthropy can be complicated and ever-changing. Institutional philanthropy includes layers of operation...
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teresa394
Aug 3, 20234 min read
What Americans Think About Philanthropy and Nonprofits
The cover page for the report "What Americans Think About Philanthropy and Nonprofits" By Abby Rolland When you think, live, work, and...
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teresa394
Jun 22, 20231 min read
Advocacy and Philanthropy Part II: Funding for the Arts
Image says #fundPHLarts, courtesy of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance In a blog post from last year, harp-weaver staff shared...
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teresa394
Jun 12, 20234 min read
Trust-Based Philanthropy, Providing Support Beyond the Grant, and Centering Equity
By Abby Rolland Opportunities to learn about philanthropy abound including through membership organizations like Exponent Philanthropy...
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teresa394
Jun 1, 20233 min read
What Funders Need To Know Part 1: Insurance
By Teresa Rodgers and Abby Rolland In the simplest yet incomplete of descriptions, institutional philanthropy (such as giving through...
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