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Delaware Valley Grantmakers (DVG) is a membership association of funders dedicated to advancing the most effective practice of philanthropy in the greater Philadelphia region.  Learn more...

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WHAT DVG MEMBERS ARE SAYING		2011 FALL CONFERENCE
"Delaware Valley Grantmakers is a valuable resource for my team and me. Its high-quality programs spotlight best-in-class practices and focus on the toughest issues facing grantmakers." - Charisse Lillie, Vice President of Community Investment, COMCAST  MORE MEMBER TESTIMONIALS WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBERS • Dance/UP - DanceUSA Philadelphia • Kendal Charitable Funds  MORE ABOUT OUR MEMBERS		Thursday, November 3, 2011 WHYY, Philadelphia  Now posted in our 2011 Conference Highlights: Videos of Jeremy Nowak, Dr. Paul Light and the poetry performances.  Speaker Jeremy Nowak, president of the William Penn Foundation, and poet Julia López  MORE EVENTS

WHAT'S NEXT for PHILANTHROPY On June 6th, DVG welcomed Gabriel Kasper, strategist with the Monitor Institute, for a special event to explore ideas from the recent report, What's Next for Philanthropy.  Kasper (pictured right) led DVG's board and volunteer leaders in a dialogue about ways that philanthropy can "act bigger and adapt better” in order to be more effective in our more networked, dynamic, and interdependent world. CLICK HERE to view a video from the event or download Gabriel Kasper's presentation. This video was made possible with support from a Leadership Gift from Lincoln Financial Foundation. Food Funders Host Donors with an Appetite for Change On June 27th, several DVG members came together to host a special evening designed specifically for individual donors and foundation trustees to learn about critical food-related issues and possible solutions. The event, Appetite for Change, featured Phillies pitcher Brad Lidge and his wife Lindsay, who shared their story about why food-related issues matter to them and how they are making a difference. In conjunction with the event, DVG developed A Donor's Guide to Food Funding in Greater Philadelphia, which profiles over 80 food-related grantees of 20 regional funders. Thanks to the Claneil Foundation and Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission for supporting the production of the guide.   DVG members share their One Great Idea Earlier this year, the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Daily News launched the community-focused initiative One Great Idea -- a 45-week search for ideas to inspire the region. Click on the links below to see videos of a few DVG members who offer their great ideas for the city and the region. ›› Heidi Hamels, Hamels Foundation (pictured right) ›› Tom Kaiden, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance ›› Jan Shaeffer, St. Christopher's Foundation for Children DVG GIVING STORIES Read how these DVG memvbers are channeling their resources to make positive change in our communities. • CLANEIL FOUNDATION: Creating Healthy Communities • PNC FOUNDATION: Banking on Building Stronger, More Vibrant Communities • BRANDYWINE HEALTH FOUNDATION: Forging Community Partnerships in Chester County • LEEWAY FOUNDATION: See Change Through Art • STONELEIGH FOUNDATION: From the Kitchen Table, A Foundation is Born