PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Foundation has appointed Philip Fitzgerald as its first Chief Impact Officer, a move aimed at amplifying its impact on economic mobility and collaborative partnerships in Greater Philadelphia. Fitzgerald’s appointment, effective March 3, underscores the foundation’s commitment to driving solutions to pressing regional challenges.
“Phil’s return to Philadelphia Foundation comes at a pivotal moment as we deepen our focus on improving economic mobility and fostering collaborative solutions,” said Pedro Ramos, President and CEO of Philadelphia Foundation. “His proven ability to build effective cross-sector partnerships and deploy resources for measurable impact makes him ideally suited to help lead our next chapter of community investment and engagement.”
In this newly created role, Fitzgerald will spearhead initiatives that enhance the effectiveness of philanthropy while addressing key priorities, including economic mobility, community safety, and youth development. By aligning corporate, civic, nonprofit, government, and community stakeholders, he aims to create sustainable, impactful change throughout the region.
Fitzgerald brings a wealth of experience to the role, having led Citi Foundation’s Community Progress Makers initiative, where he directed over $50 million to bolster economic opportunities across the United States. Prior to this, he spent eight years at the Philadelphia Foundation, where he served as Executive Director of Grantmaking. His strong ties to the local community, coupled with his track record of resource deployment and partnership-building, make him a valuable asset to the foundation’s mission.
“Returning to Philadelphia Foundation represents an extraordinary opportunity to help drive transformative change in our community,” said Fitzgerald. “I’m excited to work alongside our partners to build innovative, collaborative approaches that expand economic opportunity and strengthen our region’s future.”
This strategic leadership move reinforces the Philadelphia Foundation’s role as a catalyst for positive, systemic change. With Fitzgerald at the helm of its impact strategies, the organization is poised to advance its mission of building a more equitable and thriving Greater Philadelphia.
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