Strategic Networking – Shaping Support Beyond the Grant Cycle

On Thursday September 25th, nonprofit leaders from across Philadelphia gathered at the NewCourtland Conference Center for the Sarah Ralston Foundation’s Strategic Networking: Shaping Support Beyond the Grant Cycle session, part of our Stronger Together Nonprofit Learning Series. The energy in the room was undeniable — as one attendee shared, “It was so unbelievably heartwarming to be together…

When Federal Inaction Disrupts Senior Workforce Programs, Our Seniors Pay the Price

In late June, nonprofits across the country received an unexpected and alarming notice: funding for the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) — a federal initiative that supports low-income older adults through paid community service placements — was paused indefinitely. The email came on a Friday. By Monday, participants were furloughed. Paychecks vanished, placements evaporated,…

Strategic Networking: Shaping Support Beyond the Grant Cycle

In response to growing requests from our nonprofit partners, the Sarah Ralston Foundation is proud to host a special Nonprofit Networking Meeting on Thursday, September 25th at NewCourtland Conference Center. The gathering is designed to promote connection, idea-sharing, and collaborative problem-solving across Philadelphia’s aging services sector. “This event is a natural outgrowth of what we’ve…

Announcing the 2025 Sarah Ralston Foundation  General Operating Support Grantees 

The Sarah Ralston Foundation (SRF) is proud to announce the 41 nonprofit organizations selected to receive a total of $815,000 in General Operating Support grants for 2025. These grants reflect SRF’s ongoing commitment to strengthening Philadelphia’s nonprofit ecosystem and supporting older adults through a wide range of services. While each grantee offers a distinct mission and…

Nonprofit Learning Series: Needs Assessment Best Practices

Understanding your community’s needs is a vital step in building impactful, equitable programs. Join us for the next session in our Stronger Together: Nonprofit Learning Series, where we’ll explore Needs Assessment Best Practices—from tried-and-true methods to fresh perspectives. The session will take place on Wednesday, April 30th from 9:00-10:30 with optional networking from 10:30 – 11:00…