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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...
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3 days ago3 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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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
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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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The nonprofit sector and the impact it sparks
Kayleigh Howard with fellow intern Chris Dolich at the former Presser Home for Retired Music Teachers. By Kayleigh Howard Reflecting on...
teresa394
Aug 14, 20243 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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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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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,...
teresa394
Nov 13, 20233 min read
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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...
teresa394
Sep 20, 20234 min read
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Total Impact Summit 2023: Investing for People, Planet, and Place Reflections
ImpactPHL's John Moore and Cory Donovan kick off the conference. By Teresa Araco Rodgers Total Impact Summit 2023, Investing for People,...
teresa394
May 18, 20232 min read
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Family Clients and their Philanthropic Impact
harp-weaver is proud to work with multiple family clients who give of their time, talent, and treasure to organizations and causes that...
teresa394
Apr 4, 20222 min read
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