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Going beyond the grant in Philadelphia

Written by Catchafire | Feb 29, 2024 10:03:49 PM

The Philadelphia Foundation wanted to create an open access model that would provide capacity support not just to grantees, but to nonprofits throughout Philadelphia who have been declined from grants. Bridging the gap between grantmakers and nonprofits. 

Our approach

In 2016, The Philadelphia Foundation partnered with Catchafire to develop the Key Skills Hub program, a centralized marketplace for volunteering. With the open access model, the Foundation extended their reach to over 300 
local nonprofits. 

Our impact

The Philadelphia Foundation aims to enhance quality of life and accelerate positive change in the Greater Philadelphia region by encouraging collaboration among the region's nonprofits, businesses, and residents. 

Last year, the Foundation had nearly five times its return on investment (ROI).

By working with volunteers on critical projects, their most engaged grantees have seen hundreds of thousands of dollars in nonprofit value created.

As we embark on the seventh year of our partnership, we’re excited to grow the Foundation’s grantees and accelerate community impact in Philadelphia. 

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