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We’re celebrating 70 years and we’d love to hear from you! Tell us your story! Submit a testimonial by June 1, 2024! Tell Your Story Here! Thank you for being a part of our journey! We are celebrating 70 years of creating charitable connections

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The Center for Community Leadership & Nonprofit Excellence invites you to attend: “No One Likes My Posts!”

“No One Likes My Posts!”How to make social media work for your nonprofit and help reach your goalsThursday, May 23, 20249:00 - 11:00 AMat Urban Co-Works116 N Washington Ave, 3rd Floor, ScrantonCost: $15Presented by: Posture InteractiveDoes

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Don’t miss these in-person NEPA Gives celebrations!

Excitement Builds for NEPA Gives 2024: The Region’s Premier Philanthropic Event! Mark your calendars for June 6th and 7th, 2024, as Northeastern Pennsylvania gears up for the much-anticipated NEPA Gives 2024, the largest giving event in the

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eCornell Certificate Registration Now Open for 2024

In response to the high demand, we are excited to open a second round of registration for nonprofit professionals!The Center for Community Leadership & Nonprofit Excellence continues to meet the capacity-building needs of nonprofit and

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Animal Welfare Collaborative Second Quarter Meeting, May 28th!

We're excited to announce the upcoming AWC Second Quarter Meeting, where collaboration takes center stage to tackle our community's challenges head-on! Date: May 28, 2024Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PMLocation: Urban Co-Works, 116 N Washington Ave., Scranton, PA

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Celebrate NEPA Gives with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Thursday, June 6th!

We are so excited to announce that the 2024 NEPA Gives Opening Celebration will be at the RailRiders home game on Thursday, June 6th, 2024! Location: Kost Tire & Auto Pavilion at the PNC Field, 235 Montage Mountain Rd, Moosic, PA 18507 Date:

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Sheldon Family Foundation Grant Cycle Now Open!

Beginning April 24th, 2024, The Sheldon Family Foundation at the Scranton Area Community Foundation welcomes applications from nonprofit organizations for its 2024 grant cycle. Dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals across Bradford,

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Now Hiring: Philanthropy Manager

Join Our Team! The Scranton Area Community Foundation announces the addition of a Philanthropy Manager position to its dedicated team. We're seeking a detail-oriented, tech-savvy individual to oversee our diverse range of charitable funds, collaborate

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Please join us for the next Women in Philanthropy Quarterly Meeting!

This is our grant cycle meeting where you’ll have the opportunity to vote on selecting our next WIP grant recipients! Thursday, May 2, 2024   5:30 - 8:00 PMHotel Anthracite25 S. Main St., Carbondale, PA 18407   Please join us for the next

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Celebrating 70 years of creating charitable connections!

This year, as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of The Scranton Area Community Foundation, we reflect on the incredible journey we've shared together and the strides that we have made in making a difference for our community.   We’re honored to

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