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By Jennifer Flocco Volunteering is so rewarding and so valuable to our community, and there are a surprising number of ways to get...

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 As we reflect on 2024, harp-weaver LLC has experienced significant growth and achievement across multiple...

By harp-weaver LLC staff Since January 7, wildfires have raged in Los Angeles, Southern California. More than 10,000 homes, businesses,...

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....

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...

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...

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 Rachael Gartner Rachael Gartner serves as the Administrative & Grants Associate at harp-weaver LLC. Each April, National Volunteer...

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 In philanthropy, funders often ask how well and to what degree nonprofits have an impact on their clients, stakeholders,...

By harp-weaver staff In the simplest yet incomplete of descriptions, institutional philanthropy (such as giving through foundations and...

Image courtesy of Giving Compass In the philanthropic sector, there are numerous ways to first define and then measure impact. One can...

By harp-weaver staff Family philanthropy can be complicated and ever-changing. Institutional philanthropy includes layers of operation...