This week, we are proud to highlight the following groups receiving general operating support from our 2022 Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh program, funded by our Foundation and the The Heinz Endowments. Learn more and experience their work. (1/2) pittsburghfoundation.org/abap2022

I've had the pleasure of meeting Chris DeCardy and am very excited about him joining our philanthropic community. I believe he is committed to a strong partnership with The Pittsburgh Foundation and we look forward to building a more prosperous region for all. Welcome to Pittsburgh, Chris.

Our Foundation is excited to announce its new strategic plan, focused on elevating everyone in the Pittsburgh region, regardless of race, identity or circumstance – to thrive and fulfill their potential. Learn more and join us: pittsburghfoundation.org/strategicplan

We all know that an inequitable Pittsburgh is a Pittsburgh unable to thrive. All hands on deck to move beyond helping people merely stay in place. We are reaching out across communities to understand what residents need to thrive over the long term. post-gazette.com/news/social-se…

“We are shifting our focus to multi-year operating support so that not-for-profits can do their best work and worry less about where the support will come from." bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/new…

We at The The Pittsburgh Foundation want to create an equitable, just and viable community by connecting people to critically important causes and firing up the beautiful aspirations that have been shared with us. h/t Pittsburgh Magazine pittsburghmagazine.com/pittsburgh-fou…

“By 2027, at least 50% of [The Pittsburgh Foundation's] unrestricted grants will benefit organizations led by and serving Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.” - Patty Tascarella at Pittsburgh Business Times bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/new…

"The foundation’s board and staff outlined the blueprint that will first invest $50 million of its unrestricted grant-making pool over the next five years to advance racial equity and racial justice." - Pittsburgh Magazine (1/2) pittsburghmagazine.com/pittsburgh-fou…

Congratulations to The Pittsburgh Foundation Vice Chair and Development and Donor Services Department Chair Anne Lewis on becoming Pittsburgh Promise's new Board Chair. Anne's energy and enthusiasm is contagious and makes her such a beloved leader. Such great news for Anne and the Promise.

We stand with PITT Institute of Politics and United Way SW PA as we assemble again to address the impact gun violence has had on our region. Learn more about our first convening last fall as the The Washington Post's John Woodrow Cox talked w/ #Pittsburgh area community leaders: pittsburghfoundation.org/gun-public-hea…

Racial justice is the core value of our Foundation and the axle upon which our entire new strategic plan moves. Learn more about how our approach targets our area's significant racial disparities in life outcomes: pittsburghfoundation.org/racialjusticec…

We stand with our PITT Institute of Politics and United Way SW PA partners as we assemble April 18 to address the impact gun violence has had on our region. Learn about our first convening and watch The Washington Post's John Woodrow Cox with #Pittsburgh area community leaders: pittsburghfoundation.org/gun-public-hea…

Job opening! Our Foundation values the diverse and experienced staff who share our mission and goals. We're looking for an executive assistant to president and CEO Lisa Schroeder. Read the position description and apply today. Deadline: March 20. pittsburghfoundation.org/careers

It's been a pleasure talking with our peer community foundation leaders as we have hosted CFLeads: Community Foundations Leading Change for two days of inspiring and innovative discussions. We look forward to continuing our conversations throughout the year as we generate solutions to common problems, together.

"Quality of life for all of us in Allegheny County, not just the most vulnerable, depends on a well-managed, well-resourced human services system, and the county executive is the elected official with the power and..." (1/3) post-gazette.com/opinion/insigh…

Welcome to Will Week at our Foundation and The Pittsburgh Foundation, where we are featuring the importance of estate planning for your family and assets. And RSVP below to tomorrow's webinar at noon. #estateplanning #willsandtrusts pittsburghfoundation.org/willweek

Our Foundation underwrites Tony_ NormanNP's column as part of our efforts to support writers and commentators who cover communities of color. And hear Leon Ford at Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures for free Thursday at 6 p.m. (Info: pittsburghlectures.org/lectures/leon-…) nextpittsburgh.com/tony-norman/to…

The main goal of the move is to have stronger connections with donors, grantees and leaders in the civic, business and government sectors. Learn more about our office space as we move locations in 2024. post-gazette.com/business/devel…

Today begins our early giving period for Critical Needs Alert, our online giving event that supports local nonprofits that provide vital basic needs support to our most vulnerable neighbors. Visit PittsburghGives.org now to pledge your donation. #ONEDAY is Tuesday, Aug. 1.

Locally, we still have a long way to go to reach the point where race is no longer a determinant of who thrives and who gets held back. post-gazette.com/local/city/202…