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Measuring What Matters: A Strategic Approach to Communications Impact
In the nonprofit sector, the word “impact” can carry a great deal of meaning and can be dissected in a number of ways. Previous...
teresa394
Jul 164 min read


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...
teresa394
Apr 13 min read


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...
teresa394
Mar 213 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...
teresa394
Dec 17, 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...
teresa394
Dec 10, 20242 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...
teresa394
Oct 30, 20243 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....
teresa394
Oct 17, 20242 min read


Introducing Jennifer Flocco
harp-weaver LLC is pleased to welcome Foundation Manager Jennifer (Jen) Flocco to our team! With extensive experience in operations,...
teresa394
Oct 8, 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...
teresa394
Sep 17, 20243 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...
teresa394
Aug 27, 20242 min read


Addressing food insecurity at Bucks County Community College
Bucks County Community College receiving the Hunger Free Campus Award from then Pennsylvania First Lady Frances Wolf after giving her a...
teresa394
Jul 30, 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...
teresa394
Jul 18, 20244 min read


Learning about mission-aligned giving in my summer internship
Intern Kayleigh Howard at work at harp-weaver LLC. By Kayleigh Howard, harp-weaver LLC Summer Intern A place where community engagement...
teresa394
Jul 2, 20243 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...
teresa394
Jun 13, 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....
teresa394
May 9, 20242 min read


Greenfield Youth Film Festival: Amplifying Youth Voices
By Jill Greenfield Feldman Jill Feldman has been a Financial Manager at harp-weaver since November, 2022. She became a Trustee at the...
rachael0544
Mar 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...
rachael0544
Feb 21, 20242 min read


The Sarah Ralston Foundation Grantee, ARTZ Philadelphia, Supports Individuals Living with Dementia Through Arts and Culture
by Abby Rolland Since 2022, harp-weaver has been engaged by the then-Ralston Center and now The Sarah Ralston Foundation to provide...
rachael0544
Feb 5, 20243 min read


New Client Announcement
harp-weaver LLC is pleased to announce that it will provide philanthropy advice, foundation management services, and strategic direction...
rachael0544
Jan 23, 20242 min read


Widger Family Foundation Announcement
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...
rachael0544
Jan 10, 20242 min read
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