Join us for our first quarterly meeting of the year, where we’ll kick off an exciting new chapter in advancing the work of Women in Philanthropy!Following dinner and a brief welcome, you’ll choose one of four breakout session options during which you will make important decisions about advancing Women in Philanthropy's initiatives.Breakout sessions will cover:...
Presented by NEPA Thrives, join us for at this FREE event to explore key workforce challenges in NEPA, including transportation, childcare, employer collaboration, and more.Learn from experts about resources and solutions to enhance recruitment and retention, and collaborate with regional stakeholders to drive economic growth.Who should attend: CEOs & COOs, HR Managers, and Supervisors/Managers.
Are you ready to level up your nonprofit’s fundraising game? Before the region's largest giving event takes place in June, join us for a crash course to make NEPA Gives 2025 your most successful year yet! 🎓 NEPA Gives Academy – Kickoff Event📅 Wednesday, February 12⏰ 9:00–10:30 a.m.📍 Peoples Security Bank Theater at Lackawanna College,...
The 2025 NEPA Pet Expo/Animal Care Summit, hosted by the NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative, will take place on Saturday, March 1st, at the Viewmont Mall in Scranton, PA, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to all, the Pet Expo will feature: This event will raise essential funds for the NEPA AWC to continue to...
Historically, the PA Careerlink is seen as a resource for individuals seeking employment while Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development Initiatives focus on business and industry, however the need for workforce development efforts in order to promote economic growth throughout the region has inspired collaboration and the need for a systemic approach. Learn from leaders...
📅 Wednesday, March 5, 2025🕛 12:00 PM (Noon)📍 via Zoom Are you looking for funding opportunities? Join us for an informative Lunch & Learn session where you'll meet the SACF Grants & Scholarships Team and gain valuable insights into available grant opportunities throughout the year. What You'll Learn: 🌟 Who Should Attend?Whether you're new to...
If you missed our first session on February 27, join us on Thursday, March 6, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The Institute will present on the workforce landscape, followed by a discussion on regional workforce challenges. Experts will explore how employers, community organizations, and education providers can collaborate to address recruitment and retention barriers,...
There are several organizations and programs working with potential employees to strengthen the workforce and place skilled, qualified individuals in family-sustaining employment. Come learn about the programs and how regional employers can benefit from the work they are doing.
Please join us at the next WIP Development Committee Meeting!On February 13th, the Women in Philanthropy Development Committee met to discuss key strategies for expanding membership, enhancing donor outreach, and increasing program visibility. The meeting highlighted the importance of engaging younger women and underrepresented communities, diversifying donor support, and exploring new opportunities for corporate partnerships...
Childcare needs often cause parents to postpone school and training programs or return to the workforce, or they simply leave the workforce because they are unaware of the support and resources that are available to them and their employers. Employers who collaborate with and are knowledgeable of state subsidies, supportive childcare providers, and open to...
Transportation is a key to recruiting and retaining a strong workforce, however only 12% of the region uses public transportation, and while 70-80% of the US population commutes to work the number of potential employees without access to vehicles or public transportation that connects with open positions continues to be a challenge. In order to...
📅 Wednesday, March 26, 2025🕘 9:00 – 10:30 AM📍 Urban CoWorks116 N Washington Ave, 3rd FloorScranton, PA 18503💲 $15 A well-crafted budget is just as important as a strong narrative in a grant application.Join Ken Okrepkie for an in-depth session on how to create a budget that effectively supports your funding requests and demonstrates financial...
