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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,...

Nov 1, 20233 min read

Giving with a personal approach and a focus on relationships

Photo courtesy of the Friends of the Wissahickon, an organization supported by the featured client. harp-weaver serves clients –...

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...

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...

Aug 30, 20233 min read

A passion for music and a philanthropic legacy

Pictured (from top left clockwise): The author's grandmother Mimi Rolland playing piano for residents at Woodview Healthcare (Photo...

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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