Emerging Erie Fund Holiday Party
2025-11-20 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | the Cork 1974, 900 W Erie Plaza Dr, Erie, 16505, United States
Members have received invitations to attend the EEF Holiday Party. Guests are encouraged to bring donations for this year’s grantee, Second Harvest Food Bank. Those unable to attend can drop off donations at the ECF office or Dahlkemper Jewelry by November 19.

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Office Closed – Thanksgiving
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-28 | ECF Offices
The Erie Community Foundation offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.

EEF Second Harvest Engagement Session
2025-12-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania, 1507 Grimm Dr,, Erie, PA, 16501, United States
Join fellow members of the Emerging Erie Fund for a morning engagement session and volunteer opportunity at Second Harvest Food Bank.

Furchak Ferko Grant Reception
2025-12-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Lake Shore Country Club, 5950 Lake Shore Dr, Erie, Pennsylvania, 16505
Members have received invitations to attend the EWF Furchak Ferko Grant Reception. Members are also invited to contribute to this year’s grantee, Dafmark Dance Theater. Donations can be made through Dafmark’s Amazon wishlist or by viewing the attached PDFs for more ways to give.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/14KB08NLBQF7K/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex
Walmart – Supply request list PDF
Michaels – Supply request list PDF

Office Closed – Holidays
2025-12-26 | ECF Offices
The Erie Community Foundation offices will be closed for the holidays Wednesday, December 24-Friday, December 26. Normal operations will resume on Monday, December 29.

Downtown 2030
2026-02-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Marquette Learning Innovation Center, 930 Peach Street, Erie, PA, 16501, United States
Downtown Erie is experiencing a period of meaningful change, shaped by new projects, evolving investment strategies, and growing collaboration across sectors.
The Emerging Erie Fund invites its members to join us on February 11 for Downtown 2030, an engaging panel discussion exploring the current state of downtown development in Erie. Leaders from development, business, and the nonprofit sector will share insights on projects underway, lessons learned, and the challenges and opportunities ahead.
This conversation will focus on how thoughtful development can balance economic growth with community needs, neighborhood vitality, and inclusive progress. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how downtown Erie is evolving, the role of partnerships and philanthropy in that growth, and how community members can stay informed and engaged in shaping the city’s future.
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2026 Grant Opportunities
2026-02-17 09:00 - 11:00 | The Nonprofit Partnership, 609 Walnut Street, Erie, PA, 16502, United States
Please join The Nonprofit Partnership and The Erie Community Foundation (ECF) on Tuesday, February 17 from 9-11 AM, in-person or virtually, to explore the 2026 Erie Women’s Fund and Emerging Erie Fund grant opportunities. This informational session is designed to help nonprofits better understand and navigate the grant programs of ECF’s affinity funds: the Erie Women’s Fund (EWF) and the Emerging Erie Fund (EEF).
This session is ideal for nonprofits seeking clarity on upcoming RFPs, eligibility requirements, timelines, and what fund leaders look for in strong, competitive applications. Attendees will hear directly from ECF’s Director of Collective Giving and the grants committee leadership of both Emerging Erie and Erie Women’s funds, gaining practical insights, application tips, and a transparent look at the grant review process.
Join us to build your understanding of these funding opportunities, ask questions, connect with peers, and leave better prepared to submit thoughtful, well-aligned grant applications.
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Emerging Erie Fund Happy Hour
2026-02-19 17:00 - 19:00 | the Cork 1974, 900 W Erie Plaza Dr, Erie, 16505, United States
Join the Emerging Erie Fund for a members-only happy hour and conversation with the Fund Development team. Enjoy drinks while learning more about EEF’s goals for 2026, its outreach approach, and how member engagement supports this year’s grantmaking. The informal gathering offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the fund’s work comes together, along with time to ask questions and connect.

PAC Next Gen Mixer
2026-02-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Hazards Mini Golf Social Pub, 419 State St 2nd Floor, Erie, PA, 16501, United States
Next Gen Professional Advisor Mixer
Early- and mid-career professional advisors play a key role in guiding clients and shaping Erie’s future. Join The Erie Community Foundation for a casual mixer designed for emerging financial advisors, attorneys, CPAs, and trust professionals to connect, share ideas, and build relationships across disciplines.
This informal gathering offers the chance to meet peers, connect with the Foundation team, and learn how philanthropy can be thoughtfully integrated into professional practice. The evening will also introduce the Professional Advisor Circle, a new initiative focused on education, collaboration, and practical resources for advisors.
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Invisible Battles: How Social Pressures Impact the Mental and Physical Health of Women and Girls
2026-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Marquette Learning Innovation Center, 930 Peach Street, Erie, PA, 16501, United States
Invisible Battles: How Social Pressures Impact the Mental and Physical Health of Women and Girls
Women and girls face increasing social pressures—from social media and beauty standards to academic, workplace, and cultural expectations—that can take a serious toll on mental and physical health. These “invisible battles” often begin early in life and can contribute to anxiety, disordered eating, chronic stress, and burnout.
Join the Erie Women’s Fund for an educational panel discussion exploring how these pressures show up in our community, the early warning signs to watch for, and how families, organizations, and systems can better support the mental health and well-being of women and girls. Panelists will share practical insights and prevention-focused strategies to build healthier, more resilient futures.
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Erie Gives Kickoff & New Platform Overview
2026-03-10 09:30 - 11:00 | PA
Get a head start on Erie Gives and set your organization up for success.
Erie Gives registration officially opens March 2, and this networking + learning session is your opportunity to make sure your organization is fully prepared to take advantage of it. Join fellow nonprofits for an energizing kickoff designed to help you act early and maximize your visibility ahead of this year’s giving day.
The session will begin with peer networking, followed by updates and guidance from the Erie Community Foundation and The Nonprofit Partnership to help you navigate this year’s Erie Gives with confidence.
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
– Navigate and register on the new MightyCause Erie Gives platform
– Understand what’s new for Erie Gives this year
– Meet and connect with your Erie Gives contacts and fellow participating nonprofits
– Plan around key Erie Gives dates, deadlines, and requirements
– Take advantage of Erie Times News directory listings and advertising opportunities
– Prepare early to maximize exposure and participation on Erie Gives Day
This session ensures you leave informed, connected, and ready to take action early for a stronger Erie Gives campaign.
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