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Fairmount is supporting The Associated Alumni of the Central High School of Philadelphia - AACHS in the search for an accomplished and dynamic Director of Development to lead its fundraising efforts, including annual giving and a transformational capital campaign. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives at the intersection of major gift fundraising, alumni engagement, and campaign ex*****on. Info: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4401782127/

April is Earth Month! Our client Waterspirit is hosting a series of New Jersey-based events focused on , , and connected to the . Check out their calendar link and learn more about their spiritual ecology approach to sustaining water resources: https://mailchi.mp/waterspirit/weeklymailer4-14-2026

We are ! Fairmount is looking for a full-time Associate with research, writing, and project management skills to support our team-based client consulting projects. Priority candidates will have prior experience. See link below for application and outreach directions. Come join our growing team.

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This Friday! Join Fairmount VP Erica Atwood for a conversation on good , displacement mitigation, and authentic . This virtual lunch & learn is hosted by Community Design Collaborative and The Growth Collective as part of the Preserving Black Presence Initiative, a 2-year initiative to combat cultural erasure and disinvestment by strengthening Black heritage spaces through community-centered . Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NvLTWc3nTNar0d7FL_xqEA #/registration

One of the innovative projects to emerge from our decade-long work with Drexel University and the West Philly Promise Zone is the Second Story Collective, a unique intergenerational program from Writers Room Drexel. Read about how the Collective supports , in place, & between students and Mantua residents in this new Billy Penn feature.

West Philly's Second Story Collective pairs students with older adults The Second Story Collective’s approach helps university students embed themselves in their communities and feel more comfortable at home.

Opening this month! "Radical Americana" at client Stenton pairs this historic Germantown space with contemporary ceramic works from host organization The Clay Studio, creating a striking dialogue between past and present. The show's bold forms, layered textures, & powerful ideas will invite visitors to see American history through a new lens. Visit as part of Philly's 250th celebrations: https://www.stenton.org/radical-americana

RADICAL AMERICANA EXHIBITIONS | stenton Stenton is excited to announce a new project initiative coming in 2026: Radical Americana, organized by The Clay Studio. The project initiative will feature two installations by three artists using history to inspire art installations on the property and in the museum.

Targeted, early intervention matters in . The Trace reports on the City of Philadelphia’s promise in reaching teens ages 12–17 in neighborhoods with the highest rates of gun violence through its youth-focused Group Violence Intervention program, which pairs counseling, education, & workforce support with measurable declines in juvenile gun arrests. Read more:

Stopping a Shooting Before a Teen Picks Up a Gun A new city program works with young people from neighborhoods where shootings are stubbornly high.

What will it take to improve in Philadelphia? This Philly Mag piece digs in & highlights the cross-sector collaboration that is advancing strategies to connect residents to opportunity. Client Philadelphia Department of Commerce is among the leaders helping to spur an urgent conversation for our city and region. Read more below.

Philly’s Economy Is Growing — But People’s Lives Aren’t Getting Better When it comes to creating well-paying jobs that grow and support a middle class, Philly has lost the plot. Now, some leaders are hell-bent on rewriting the story.

Based on years of collaborative planning, client The Academy of Natural Sciences opens its Botany of Nations exhibition tonight! This groundbreaking exhibit re-examines the Lewis & Clark expedition with the input of Indigenous cultural historians and stories of the peoples they met along the way. It also showcases the Academy's historic archival collection of the very plants collected along the journey. We're so proud to have supported funding for this incredible project.

Botany of Nations | Academy of Natural Sciences Explore Indigenous plant knowledge and cultural stories in Botany of Nations, featuring rare specimens, immersive media, and Native-led perspectives.

Are you as excited by spring's arrival as we are? Plan ahead for the warm weather with client Schuylkill River Greenways NHA as it opens registration for Pedal & Paddles, its 2026 roundtrip & adventures along the Schuylkill River Trail. Registration is limited. https://schuylkillriver.org/pedal-paddles/

Pedal & Paddles - Schuylkill River Greenways Pedal and Paddle Events All experience levels are welcome! Whether you’re an avid bicyclist and paddler or a beginner, you’ll find the Pedal and Paddle event right for you.   About the Pedal & Paddle: The Pedal & Paddle program is a round-trip adventure, which begins and ends from the same loca...

We're thrilled to celebrate client Philadelphia Youth Network, Inc., among the newest recipients of funding from the PA Dept. of Labor and Industry's Schools-to-Work program! PYN will use grant funds to support a new registered pre-apprenticeship program focused on . Reach out if we can help with funding strategy to support your nonprofit's growth goals.

Shapiro Administration Invests $4.1 Million to Expand Schools-to-Work Shapiro Administration Invests $4.1 Million to Expand Schools-to-Work

With the nation's 250th anniversary underway, client National Liberty Museum has launched "The Forgotten Freedom: American Assembly at 250". This landmark three-part exhibition explores and celebrates how ordinary Americans gathering - whether for peaceful protest, sporting events, the arts, or other events - fosters civic engagement and drives powerful change. Open now!

The Forgotten Freedom: American Assembly at 250 - National Liberty Museum The Forgotten Freedom: American Assembly at 250 is an immersive exhibition series tracing freedom of assembly from 1776 to today and beyond.