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The ‘quality jobs’ framework can be an effective tool for those seeking to invest in companies purpose

Oct. 5, 2021 9:01 am

The ‘quality jobs’ framework can be an effective tool for those seeking to invest in companies

By assessing which companies do and do not offer quality jobs, investors may discover a lens to mitigate risk and identify value-additive opportunities, says guest columnist Julia Enyart.
Reflect back, reimagine forward: How Ben Franklin Technology Partners is investing in regional impact purpose

Jul. 28, 2021 8:45 am

Reflect back, reimagine forward: How Ben Franklin Technology Partners is investing in regional impact

The pandemic taught us that technology's greatest power is in impact, not just innovation, say guest columnists Margaret Berger Bradley and Megan McFadden.
This is what individuals who invest in CDFIs want you to know purpose

Jul. 1, 2021 8:31 am

This is what individuals who invest in CDFIs want you to know

"If you are an investor, you can be an impact investor. CDFIs are the ultimate double bottom line investment – earn a return on your principal and see the impact amplified many times over," says ImpactPHL guest columnist Pam Porter.
Investing in resilience: How a collaborative initiative in Camden is sparking change purpose

Apr. 30, 2021 9:10 am

Investing in resilience: How a collaborative initiative in Camden is sparking change

Impact investment and philanthropic sectors will be essential partners in the work of the Camden Integrated Capital Food Resiliency Fund, which aims to deploy assets and resources in ways that model a new way forward.
‘We know we have to do things differently’: This partnership is ready to invest in Kensington in a new way funding

Apr. 27, 2021 8:55 am

‘We know we have to do things differently’: This partnership is ready to invest in Kensington in a new way

The Kensington Community Resilience Fund, which launches today, will be offering $10,000 grants to community organizations that amplify the voices of the Kensington, Harrowgate and Fairhill communities.
Tourism is a powerful lever for change that has been untapped and underutilized purpose

Apr. 1, 2021 9:03 am

Tourism is a powerful lever for change that has been untapped and underutilized

The COVID-19 pandemic has only enhanced the need — and the opportunity — for tourism to become a driving force for systemic change, says guest columnist Jonathan Coleman.
The Enterprise Center’s $1M initiative aims to transform Black and brown cleaning businesses into certified disinfectors purpose

Jan. 6, 2021 12:00 pm

The Enterprise Center’s $1M initiative aims to transform Black and brown cleaning businesses into certified disinfectors

While 'Pro Disinfect' seeks a very specific outcome, it holds potential as a replicable and scalable model for racial equity, says ImpactPHL guest columnist John Moore.
Philly Forward Forum features speakers who aim to disrupt poverty, dismantle racism and kickstart upward mobility purpose

Dec. 14, 2020 11:41 am

Philly Forward Forum features speakers who aim to disrupt poverty, dismantle racism and kickstart upward mobility

The Dec. 17 virtual event will convene leaders to explore opportunities for impactful investment in our city.
Philanthropy and venture capital in conversation with each other funding

Dec. 4, 2020 8:00 am

Philanthropy and venture capital in conversation with each other

Knight Foundation CEO Alberto Ibargüen and Venture Capitalist Austin Clements offer perspectives in this episode of the Off the Sidelines podcast, conducted during Generocity's ADVANCE conference.
Impact development in Black and brown communities purpose

Nov. 30, 2020 12:12 pm

Impact development in Black and brown communities

Guest columnist Shalimar Thomas writes about why this should be a top priority this giving season.