purpose
Nov. 30, 2020 9:07 am
Wanted: Volunteers
When COVID-19 hit, hidden in the steady stream of dire public health news was the fact that volunteerism was flatlining. Many organizations that rely on volunteers have been significantly impacted.
purpose
Nov. 13, 2020 11:00 am
Report finds CDCs produce $5.4 billion of economic growth in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations released a report in October examining the economic impact of local community development corporations.
purpose
Oct. 14, 2020 8:48 am
What shape are we in? Not all recessions or recoveries look the same
Economists compare the varying trajectories recessions and recoveries can take with letters of the alphabet — a V, a U, a reclining L or even a K. Guest columnist William Hauk offers an explainer.
purpose
Aug. 13, 2020 2:57 pm
Layoffs plague nonprofits — some more troubled than others
The cultural and arts part of the nonprofit sector, which was a $4 billion economic driver in Philadelphia alone, is faring much worse than the health and human services part.
purpose
Jun. 9, 2020 7:30 am
To lessen the impacts of COVID-19: Adopt a local business
"Adopt just one business you love, figure out how much you spend there in a typical year, and — if you can — pay it now," suggests Michael Shuman, the guest columnist from ImpactPHL Perspectives.
funding
May 21, 2020 12:56 pm
Charitable giving: Are the rich really stingier than the rest of us?
Many people believe that the rich are inherently less generous — or that they donate only to museums and art galleries, preferably at fancy galas. But not so fast, says Benjamin Priday, an economist who studies charitable giving.
results
Apr. 27, 2016 12:48 pm
Philly Police just released some important public safety data
The data show crime incidents, shooting victims and vehicle/pedestrian stops and shed light on race, socioeconomics and law enforcement in the city.
method
Apr. 26, 2016 2:57 pm
3 reasons why nonprofits should care about the city’s export plan
The Greater Philadelphia Export Plan needs to involve more than just international businesses. Here's how nonprofits factor in.
funding
Dec. 21, 2015 10:30 am
Impact investors want you to know capitalism can be a force for good
Can we take all the good parts of capitalism and apply them to the social sector? It's become more than just a trend. That's why one local impact investor thinks we could be living in "the coolest moment in capitalistic history."
purpose
Aug. 26, 2015 2:49 pm
How Philly’s City contracts measure up for minority, women, and disabled owned businesses
Two annual studies from the city, the FY2014 Annual Disparity Study and the FY2013 Annual Participation Report, were recently released and focused on the utilization of Minority, Women and Disabled Owned Business Enterprises (M/W/DBEs). There is a ton of information to be analyzed in these two documents– here’s a few highlights: 1. Women represent more […]