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Reflections on Total Impact Summit 2025
Various images from the Total Impact Summit. Photos courtesy of Impact PHL. By Teresa Araco Rodgers harp-weaver LLC's role as one of the...
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Jun 175 min read
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The Rise of Collaborative Philanthropy: Transforming How Change Happens
By Rachael Gartner Philanthropy is experiencing a fundamental shift. Where isolated giving once dominated the sector, coordinated efforts...
teresa394
Jun 96 min read
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First Step Staffing Philadelphia: Seven Years of Growth and Community Impact
Images from First Step Staffing's recent celebration and update By Teresa Araco Rodgers Since launching in Philadelphia in 2018, First...
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May 283 min read
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Adaptive Renewal: Transforming Medical Equipment Waste Through An Exchange Network
Photo Description: A child that the Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund would likely help through an adaptive equipment exchange program....
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May 203 min read
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What Funders Need to Know Part 3: Audits and Reviews
By Abby Rolland and Jill Greenfield Feldman In the simplest yet incomplete of descriptions, institutional philanthropy, such as giving...
teresa394
Apr 245 min read
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Be the Capacity: How Catchafire Connects Skills to Nonprofit Needs
By Jennifer Flocco Volunteering is so rewarding and so valuable to our community, and there are a surprising number of ways to get...
teresa394
Apr 142 min read
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Fifteen Years of Impact: The harp-weaver LLC Journey
By Teresa Araco Rodgers The Genesis of a Vision In 2010, as I balanced the demands of motherhood with my professional aspirations, I...
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Apr 13 min read
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Effective Site Visits: Building Stronger Funder-Nonprofit Relationships
Representation of a site visit, courtesy of the Chronicle of Philanthropy By harp-weaver LLC staff An essential component of a...
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Mar 213 min read
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harp-weaver LLC: 2024 Reflections
By harp-weaver LLC staff As we reflect on 2024, harp-weaver LLC has experienced significant growth and achievement across multiple...
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Feb 212 min read
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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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Jan 133 min read
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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...
teresa394
Dec 17, 20242 min read
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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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Dec 10, 20242 min read
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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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Oct 30, 20243 min read
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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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Oct 17, 20242 min read
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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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Sep 17, 20243 min read
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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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Aug 27, 20242 min read
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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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Jul 18, 20244 min read
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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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Jun 13, 20242 min read
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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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May 9, 20242 min read
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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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Apr 4, 20243 min read
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