Who’s in Charge Here? Knowing Who to Go to When Funding and Policy Decisions Affect You is the second 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...
Join us at Women in Philanthropy’s Summer Garden Party and Networking Event, open to all WIP supporters and friends!Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, light refreshments, and great company as you connect with fellow Women in Philanthropy Supporters. You’ll hear inspiring success stories from recent WIP microloan recipients—real examples of the impact you help make possible.Have a friend...
Self-Preservation Is Not Selfish: Avoiding Burnout & Compassion Fatigue is the third 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...
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...
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. National Votes for Women Trail Marker...
We are excited to announce that the 2025 NEPA Learning Conference is scheduled for Septiembre 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...
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...
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...
Join us on Miércoles, Noviembre 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: Stay tuned—registration details and more information will be coming...
The NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative is excited to announce our Pet Holiday Event on Sábado, Noviembre 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: We invite you to attend, participate, and support our region’s...
Learn to move beyond surface-level listening and uncover the aspirations, values, and stories that drive community action. This session teaches diagnostic listening—helping leaders identify key themes and motivations to craft messages that resonate, inspire, and mobilize meaningful systems change. Start 2026 strong and continue the momentum from the NEPA Learning Conference!If you work in and...
