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FCFP Announces New Chief Financial Officer  

The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) recently appointed Steven M. Simms as Chief Financial Officer. Simms joins FCFP…

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FCFP hires first program officer

FCFP recently hired Marsha Lemons as its first program officer. “FCFP is excited for the opportunity to enhance our scholarship…

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FCFP Celebrates 105th Anniversary

FCFP is the ninth oldest community foundation in the country and has been creating powerful communities through passionate giving® for…

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FCFP achieved much success in 2020

FCFP achieved much success in 2020 by raising $5.9 million dollars through the establishment of new funds and the foresight…

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FCFP Announces New Rider Park Manager

FCFP recently appointed Sara Street as the Rider Park Manager. The vacancy was created by the retirement of Bonnie Mahoney…

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Raise the Region 2021

FCFP in collaboration with Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships, hosted Raise the Region 2021 on March 10 and 11, to help…

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FCFP Announces New Chief Financial Officer

FCFP recently appointed Jonathan A. Nichols as Chief Financial Officer. The vacancy was created by the retirement of Jack Willoughby…

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2020 FCFP Scholarship Recipients

FCFP recently awarded $277,550 in scholarships to 88 students for the 2020-2021 academic year. Eligibility and criteria vary by scholarship.…

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Anonymous Donor Gifts $250,000 to FCFP

Benefit Shamokin Area School District FCFP is pleased to announce the creation of a donor advised fund to benefit the…

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Regional Funders Adopt Common Application

$1,124,600 Available to Grant in Response to COVID-19 The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP), Charles B. Degenstein Foundation,…

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