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SUMMARY:NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative's Pet Holiday Event
DESCRIPTION:The NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative is excited to announce our Pet Holiday Event on Saturday\, November 8th from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at The Marketplace at Steamtown. Join us in promoting adoptable pets and spoiling our beloved furry family members.This special event will feature: \n\n\n\n\nAdoptable pets from local shelters and rescues\n\n\n\nAdoptable pet portraits from AFA Gallery’s Arts to the Rescue partnership\n\n\n\nPet-focused vendors offering gifts\, treats\, and services\n\n\n\n\nWe invite you to attend\, participate\, and support our region’s animal welfare community!
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LOCATION:The Marketplace at Steamtown\, 300 Lackawanna Avenue\, Scranton\, Pennsylvania\, 18503\, United States
CATEGORIES:NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative
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SUMMARY:2025 Women in Philanthropy Annual Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, November 5\, 2025\, as we celebrate the impact Women in Philanthropy has made on the lives of women\, girls\, and their families in Northeastern Pennsylvania this past year—and get a glimpse of what’s to come for WIP in 2026.This special evening will: \n\n\n\n\nCelebrate the dedication of our WIP supporters\n\n\n\nHighlight the incredible impact we make together each year\n\n\n\nShare exciting updates and future plans for Women in Philanthropy\n\n\n\nHonor the recipients of the Margaretta Belin Chamberlin Award and the Roseann Smith Alperin Award—two awards that celebrate exceptional women dedicated to strengthening our community.\n\n\n\n\nStay tuned—registration details and more information will be coming soon!
URL:https://safdn.org/event/2025-women-in-philanthropy-annual-celebration/
LOCATION:The Scranton Area Community Foundation at the Century Club\, 612 Jefferson Avenue\, Scranton\, Pennsylvania\, 18510\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIP
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SUMMARY:Scholarship Evaluator Recruitment Night
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, the Scranton Area Community Foundation helps connect hundreds of local students with life-changing scholarship opportunities—awarding more than $700\,000 annually through over 180 scholarship funds established by generous donors who believe in the power of education.To make this possible\, we rely on dedicated community volunteers to help review applications and ensure that scholarship funds are awarded fairly and thoughtfully to deserving students across Northeastern Pennsylvania.Join us for our Scholarship Evaluator Recruitment Night to learn how you can get involved! \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat do Scholarship Evaluators do?\n\n\n\nReview student applications using clear scoring rubricsOffer fair\, confidential\, mission-aligned evaluationsHelp the community award funds where they matter most\n\n\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?*\n\n\n\n\nCommunity members\, educators\, counselors\, professionals\, and alumni who care about educational opportunity\n\n\n\nNo prior experience required—training provided!\n\n\n\n\nWhy Volunteer?\n\n\n\n\nMake a direct impact on local students\n\n\n\nSmall time commitment during the review window\n\n\n\nNetwork with peers and community leaders\n\n\n\n\n*If you can’t attend but would like to serve as an evaluator\, email Cathy Fitzpatrick (Director of Grants & Scholarships) at Cathyf@safdn.org\, and we’ll share the training materials and next steps.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nevening agenda:\n\n\n\n\nWelcome & overview of the scholarships program\n\n\n\nEvaluator role\, scoring rubric\, and timeline\n\n\n\nHands-on walkthrough of the online review portal\n\n\n\nQ&A and next steps\n\n\n\n\nTo ensure a smooth arrival\, please review the parking instructions and refer to the event parking map.Together\, we’re opening doors to higher education\, honoring the generosity of our donors\, and helping local students achieve their dreams through the power of scholarships. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
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LOCATION:The Scranton Area Community Foundation at the Century Club\, 612 Jefferson Avenue\, Scranton\, Pennsylvania\, 18510\, United States
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Big Beautiful Bill: Tax & Estate Planning Insights
DESCRIPTION:The Scranton Area Community Foundation\, in partnership with the NEPA Estate Planning Council\, invites you to a timely presentation by Myers\, Brier & Kelly\, LLP on the newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).This insightful program will cover key changes in estate and gift tax credits\, charitable deductions\, and business tax strategies—essential knowledge for attorneys\, advisors\, and their clients. CLE/CE Accredited: Continuing Education credit is available\, including 1 SUB for attorneys and 1 hour of CFP® Continuing Education credit for investment professionals.Networking\, cocktails\, and appetizers will follow the presentation. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://safdn.org/event/navigating-the-big-beautiful-bill-tax-estate-planning-insights/
LOCATION:The Scranton Area Community Foundation at the Century Club\, 612 Jefferson Avenue\, Scranton\, Pennsylvania\, 18510\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 NEPA Learning Conference
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that the 2025 NEPA Learning Conference is scheduled for September 17-19\, 2025!In partnership with the Moses Taylor Foundation and through our Center for Community Leadership and Nonprofit Excellence\, the Learning Conference will provide nonprofit organizations and professionals across the region with invaluable training from both regional and nationally recognized experts.This year’s event will take place at Fiorelli’s\, located at 1501 Main Street\, Peckville\, PA. Stay tuned for more information and details in the weeks to come. We look forward to seeing you there!
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LOCATION:Fiorelli’s\, 1501 Main Street\, Peckville\, Pennsylvania\, 18452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Community Leadership
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SUMMARY:Bells Across PA Unveiling & Celebration 🔔
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Scranton Area Community Foundation @ The Century Club for a signature celebration of art\, heritage\, and community spirit\, featuring:Bells Across PA Dedication: Unveiling a one-of-a-kind fiberglass bell sculpture\, part of America250PA’s statewide public art initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. \n\n\n\n\nTheme: “A City of Hope\, A State of Giving\,” honoring the Greater Scranton area’s generosity\, strength\, and pride.\n\n\n\nDesigned by artist Cherie Fruehan\, sponsored by the Scranton Area Community Foundation with generous support from Susan & Dorrance Belin.\n\n\n\nRemarks from community leaders and America250PA representatives.\n\n\n\n\nNational Votes for Women Trail Marker Dedication: Honoring Kate Chapman and celebrating the pivotal contributions of the Century Club and our community to the women’s suffrage movement.Pop-Up Art Exhibit: featuring work by Cherie Fruehan \n\n\n\n\nBrowse a special collection of the artist’s creations inside our beautiful historic home at The Century Club.\n\n\n\nMeet the artist in person and enjoy light refreshments as you browse.\n\n\n\n\nSecure Your Spot!\n\n\n\nKindly RSVP by emailing Danielle@America250PA.org. Space is limited.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark This Milestone With Us\n\n\n\nThis is more than an unveiling — it’s a celebration of Lackawanna County’s history\, artistry\, and spirit of giving\, hosted in one of Scranton’s most historic and inspiring spaces. One of just 108 bells to be placed across Pennsylvania\, this sculpture will stand as a lasting symbol of our community’s past\, present\, and future.Be part of this exciting moment as we look ahead to America’s 250th anniversary—and the power of art\, philanthropy\, and civic engagement to unite and uplift. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue and Parking Information\n\n\n\nGeneral Parking is available in the rear lot on Moir Court\, between Olive Street and Pine Street. Overflow Parking is available in the adjacent lot just before Pine Street (enter from Moir Ct). Accessible drop-off and entry is located at the rear of the Century Club\, on Moir Court. Please use Moir Court entrance via Olive Street as shown below.
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LOCATION:The Scranton Area Community Foundation at the Century Club\, 612 Jefferson Avenue\, Scranton\, Pennsylvania\, 18510\, United States
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SUMMARY:How to Speak Up Without Burning Out: Strategic Communication Made Simple
DESCRIPTION:How to Speak Up Without Burning Out: Strategic Communication Made Simple is the final installment of the Center for Community Leadership and Nonprofit Excellence’s upcoming 4-part series\, Facing Forward: Tools for Uncertain Times.This series is designed for professionals who are carrying the weight of doing more with less\, while wondering what comes next. Together\, we’ll hold space for honest conversation\, share tools to stay informed and resilient\, and explore how to take action (even when things feel out of our hands).Presenter: Dr. Christine KiesingerDrop-in Topic: How to use your voice strategically and with confidence to advocate for yourselves and others with impact.Description: Navigating change can be exhausting—especially when you feel pressure to stay quiet or “just get through it.” This session is designed to help frontline staff become strategic communicators who can speak up effectively for themselves and those they serve while staying grounded and avoiding burnout.You’ll learn: \n\n\n\n\nAn effective strategy for managing your internal state\, so you can stay calm\, centered\, and clear during high-stakes conversations\n\n\n\nStrategic and empowering methods for using your voice in public and interpersonal contexts\n\n\n\nThe “rule of 3” method for organizing your thoughts and ideas so that you can share them on the fly and with impact\n\n\n\nHow to use “strategic storytelling” to support and empower your message.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://safdn.org/event/how-to-speak-up-without-burning-out-strategic-communication-made-simple/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania
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SUMMARY:NEPA Thrives Q2 General Collaborative Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here
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LOCATION:Pennsylvania
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