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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,...
teresa394
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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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2023 in review at harp-weaver
By Abby Rolland With new and returning clients, new staff, engaging in the process of becoming a Benefit LLC, and much more, harp-weaver...
teresa394
Dec 27, 20233 min read
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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 –...
teresa394
Nov 1, 20233 min read
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Structures for giving
By Abby Rolland In a previous blog post, we shared the variety of ways that funders can give back. From grantmaking to mission-aligned...
teresa394
Jan 19, 20233 min read
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How private funders can give
By Abby Rolland When one thinks of private funders and the tools they have to give back, one may first think that it is limited to giving...
teresa394
Sep 7, 20225 min read
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Hope House and the Ideker Family Foundation
Hope House, Colorado By Abby Rolland Previously, harp-weaver spotlighted one of its clients, the Ideker Family Foundation (IFF), and how...
teresa394
Jul 12, 20222 min read
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Working with wealth advisors
By Abby Rolland harp-weaver partners with many clients to provide philanthropy services – whether it’s through providing philanthropy...
teresa394
Jun 29, 20222 min read
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Taking the Time to Discover Joyful Giving
By Abby Rolland Doug and Terrie Ideker are the co-founders of the Ideker Family Foundation (IFF), which is one of harp-weaver’s clients....
teresa394
Apr 19, 20227 min read
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Helping Ukraine
Looking to donate to help Ukraine? Check out the list that the Philanthropy Network of Greater Philadelphia put together, as well as some...
teresa394
Mar 15, 20221 min read
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Engaging the Next Generation in Philanthropy
We listened to a recent webinar organized by Glenmede titled “The Next Generation of Philanthropy,” which featured Sharna Goldseker, an...
teresa394
Jan 4, 20222 min read
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