Pittsburgh Day of Giving's destiny being studied | TribLIVE

Pittsburgh Day of Giving's destiny being studied | TribLIVE: The sponsor behind the Pittsburgh Day of Giving, the biggest one-day fundraiser in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties, is pondering whether the event set for Thursday should continue beyond next year and, if it does, in what form.

PittsburghGives | The Pittsburgh Foundation

PittsburghGives | The Pittsburgh Foundation: The 2013 Day of Giving is October 3, 2013. What day will it be for you? With over 600 participating nonprofit organizations, make it a day of giving. Starting at 12 AM and lasting until 11:59 PM at http://pittsburghgives.org.

Pittsburgh hosting 2014 arts conference - Pittsburgh Business Times

Pittsburgh hosting 2014 arts conference - Pittsburgh Business Times: Pittsburgh was selected to host the National Forum on Arts Education in America, scheduled Sept. 11-12, 2014, the Arts Education Partnership and the Arts Education Collaborative announced Tuesday.

The Heinz Endowments, among Pittsburgh’s largest foundations, awarded a $10,000 grant to fund local planning efforts for the event, which will convene leaders in arts, education, business and philanthropy.

Our Most Generous City - Pittsburgh Magazine - October 2011 - Pittsburgh, PA

Our Most Generous City - Pittsburgh Magazine - October 2011 - Pittsburgh, PA: Now, Pittsburgh is adding “most generous” to its lengthening list of laurels. In 2010, Charity Navigator, an independent online analyzer of nonprofit effectiveness, placed the city at the top of metro areas in nonprofit performance, based in part on its strong contributions record.

Pittsburghers step up, exceeding national trends in charitable giving

Pittsburghers step up, exceeding national trends in charitable giving: "This year, 725 Pittsburgh companies ran fund-raising campaigns, with 27 companies running campaigns for the first time. Funds raised through these campaigns are used to address 'critical human needs in the community by helping children and youth succeed; strengthening and supporting families; providing access to information and referral sources; and helping seniors stay healthy and safe in their homes' the United Way said in announcing the totals."