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Now Accepting Proposals: NEPA Workforce Funder Collaborative Manager

The NEPA Workforce Funder Collaborative seeks a senior strategic consultant to serve as the part-time Manager for the Collaborative. This role will help drive this new initiative and support the Collaborative's strategic growth, funder engagement, and

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Robert H. Spitz Foundation’s Fall 2025 Grant Cycle Now Open!

Beginning on Friday, August 1, 2025, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are invited to submit a Letter of Intent by Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM. The Robert H. Spitz Foundation awards grants to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

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SACF Fund News | July 2025

Each month, we’re proud to share highlights from the charitable funds we manage and the initiatives they support—showcasing the impact made possible by generous donors and community partners like you.To learn more about all of our Funds in greater

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Safeguarding Health Care in Our Community

READ HERE: NEPA Community Foundations Subsidizing Struggling Scranton Hospitals While Sale Talks Continue (published by WVIA) Dear Friends,In the face of ongoing uncertainty surrounding Scranton’s hospital system, the Scranton Area Community

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Nominate an Inspiring Woman Today!

Nominations are now open for the Margaretta Belin Chamberlin Award and the Roseann Smith Alperin Award—two awards that celebrate exceptional women dedicated to strengthening our community!Presented annually through charitable funds at the Scranton Area

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Facing Forward: A Four-Part Summer Series

Are you navigating the challenges of doing more with less and wondering what’s next? You’re not alone. The Center for Community Leadership and Nonprofit Excellence introduces an upcoming four-part series, Facing Forward: Tools for Uncertain Times.

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$1.3 Million in 24 Hours: NEPA Gives 2025 Shatters Records 💙

We’re thrilled to share that NEPA Gives 2025 was our most successful yet—raising a record-breaking $1.3 million in just 24 hours to support 257 nonprofit organizations across Northeastern Pennsylvania! More than 8,000 generous donors came together

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Foundation Celebrates Ribbon Cutting at New Home🌟

Photo: The Scranton Area Community Foundation’s Board of Governors and President and CEO Laura Ducceschi gather for a photo during the Foundation’s Ribbon Cutting & Open House. Thank you for celebrating a new chapter with us! The Scranton

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Century Club Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House

Join us on Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 4-7 PM for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Open House at The Scranton Area Community Foundation at the Century Club (612 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton, PA 18510).Since 1954, the Scranton Area Community Foundation has

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Robert H. Spitz Foundation’s 2025 Spring Grant Cycle Now Open

Beginning on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are invited to submit a Letter of Intent by Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM. The Robert H. Spitz Foundation awards grants to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

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