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Our Mission & What We Do
OUR MISSION
Delaware Valley Grantmakers builds stronger communities
by increasing the impact and effectiveness of philanthropy.
WHO WE ARE
Delaware Valley Grantmakers, the region's forum for philanthropy,
is:
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A network for
grantmakers: Sparking connections and learning
to advance effective philanthropy. |
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A resource on grantmaking: Sharing
information for and about the region’s grantmakers. |
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A voice for philanthropy: Encouraging
and advocating for philanthropy. |
WHO WE SERVE
OUR MEMBERSHIP represents the full spectrum of grantmaking
entities, including: corporations/businesses, family and
independent foundations, community foundations and other
grantmaking public charities, donor-advised funds, and
individual donors. DVG membership includes over 150 members
representing more than 700 individual staff and trustees.
DVG Members by Grantmaker Type
| 29%
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Family and
Trustee Managed Foundations |
| 27% |
Corporate Foundations
and Giving Programs |
| 22% |
Community Foundations &
Grantmaking Public Charities |
| 11% |
Private Independent Foundations |
| 9% |
Individuals and Donor-Advised
Funds |
View our
Membership List
For more details about membership, see our section on How
to Join.
WHAT WE DO
Delaware Valley Grantmakers
works actively to help philanthropy strengthen and improve the
health and vitality of our communities. DVG is an association
of grantmakers in Greater Philadelphia and surrounding areas
that serves as a network for grantmaker connections and learning,
a resource on information for and about the region’s grantmakers,
and a voice to encourage and advocate for philanthropy.
For more information on how we serve our members, link to
Member
Benefits
REGIONAL FOCUS
Located in Philadelphia, DVG serves grantmakers who give
in the Greater Philadelphia region.
DVG is also pleased to serve grantmakers in neighboring regions,
such as Lancaster and the Lehigh Valley, as well as national
grantmakers who fund in southeastern Pennsylvania.
DVG Members By Geographic Location
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49% Philadelphia |
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20% Montgomery County |
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10% Chester County |
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13% All Other PA |
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7% Non-PA |
NATIONAL NETWORK
DVG is one of 32 staffed regional associations of grantmakers
operating in cities, states, and multi-state regions across
the U.S., all affiliated through a national alliance called
the Forum
of Regional Associations of Grantmakers. Combined,
these groups represent more than 4,000 grantmaking organizations
from all 50 states. DVG also has close working relationships
with other national associations serving the field of
philanthropy, including the Council on Foundations,
Independent Sector, National Center for Family Philanthropy,
and the Association of Small Foundations.
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