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...
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teresa394
Oct 172 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....
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teresa394
Oct 83 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,...
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teresa394
Sep 173 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...
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teresa394
Aug 272 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...
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teresa394
Jul 304 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...
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teresa394
Jul 184 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...
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teresa394
Jul 23 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...
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teresa394
Jun 132 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...
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teresa394
May 92 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....
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rachael0544
Mar 212 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...
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rachael0544
Feb 212 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...
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rachael0544
Feb 53 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...
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rachael0544
Jan 232 min read
New Client Announcement
harp-weaver LLC is pleased to announce that it will provide philanthropy advice, foundation management services, and strategic direction...
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rachael0544
Jan 102 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...
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teresa394
Dec 27, 20233 min read
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...
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teresa394
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,...
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teresa394
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 –...
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teresa394
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...
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teresa394
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...
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