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In the nonprofit sector, the word “impact” can carry a great deal of meaning and can be dissected in a number of ways. Previous...

By Teresa Araco Rodgers The Genesis of a Vision In 2010, as I balanced the demands of motherhood with my professional aspirations, I...

Representation of a site visit, courtesy of the Chronicle of Philanthropy By harp-weaver LLC staff An essential component of a...

By harp-weaver LLC staff Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) have emerged as a transformative force in modern philanthropy, challenging...

By harp-weaver staff The landscape of philanthropy increasingly recognizes that impact stems not just from giving, but from deep...

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...

Principal Teresa Araco Rodgers (bottom right) shares her thoughts about how financial advisors can partner with philanthropy advisors....

harp-weaver LLC is pleased to welcome Foundation Manager Jennifer (Jen) Flocco to our team! With extensive experience in operations,...

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...

Several months ago, we published a blog post about research that informs philanthropy , using the example of the Stoneleigh Foundation’s...

Bucks County Community College receiving the Hunger Free Campus Award from then Pennsylvania First Lady Frances Wolf after giving her a...

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...

Intern Kayleigh Howard at work at harp-weaver LLC. By Kayleigh Howard, harp-weaver LLC Summer Intern A place where community engagement...

Principal Teresa Araco Rodgers (seated second from right) on a panel discussion at the Total Impact Summit By Teresa Araco Rodgers The...

By Abby Rolland Several weeks ago, harp-weaver LLC staff listened to a panel discussion about gun violence in Philadelphia schools....

By Jill Greenfield Feldman Jill Feldman has been a Financial Manager at harp-weaver since November, 2022.  She became a Trustee at the...

In previous blog posts, harp-weaver LLC shared how foundations can be impactful and how conducting evaluations can contribute to a better...

by Abby Rolland Since 2022, harp-weaver has been engaged by the then-Ralston Center and now The Sarah Ralston Foundation to provide...

harp-weaver LLC is pleased to announce that it will provide philanthropy advice, foundation management services, and strategic direction...

By Abby Rolland harp-weaver LLC is pleased to share that it will serve as the manager of the Widger Family Foundation. The Widger Family...