people
Aug. 27, 2019 3:58 pm
Nan Feyler is the new executive director of the PA Innocence Project
Feyler: "Every day an innocent person is behind bars is a travesty."
purpose
May 15, 2019 10:24 am
Philanthropy Network and Chamber of Commerce release corporate social responsibility report
"How Employers Give: A Look at Philanthropy and Volunteerism in Philadelphia" outlines how the business community of Philadelphia engages in philanthropy, the scale and scope of those philanthropic activities, and the impact on communities in recent years.
funding
Oct. 17, 2017 3:27 pm
Philly lawyers are doing more pro bono work than ever
The Philadelphia Bar Association and Philadelphia Bar Foundation just released the 2017 Pro Bono Task Force Report. One lesson in maintaining that momentum: Encourage a philanthropic mindset in law school.
people
Sep. 1, 2016 8:58 am
Compass’ work on behalf of local nonprofits will be worth $3.7M by May
Philadelphia branch ED Beth Dahle explains the group's impact — and why for-profits should get involved — in her Around the Corner interview.
funding
Apr. 19, 2016 2:57 pm
Compass is giving away $150K in nonprofit consulting work
The organization matches business professionals with nonprofits that need help with board development, funding strategy, strategic alignment and more.
funding
Oct. 13, 2014 1:06 pm
At Compass Philly Project Launch, Biz Grad Meets Nonprofit
It was an exercise in matchmaking for 100 or so business school grads, who sized up the opportunity to lend strategic consulting to nine local nonprofits at Compass Philadelphia’s project launch last week. Compass, an organization that connects MBAs and other professionals with pro bono consulting work, expanded to the Philadelphia area last year. An […]
funding
Aug. 27, 2014 1:53 pm
Compass Expands to Philly, Recruits Business School Grads for Pro Bono Nonprofit Consulting
On the recommendation of a friend from business school, Leily Saadat-Lajevardi decided to volunteer for Compass, an organization that recruits and matches business school grads — and other professionals — with pro bono consulting work for nonprofits. “I looked into Compass and it got me excited,” said Saadat-Lajevardi, a brand manager at McNeil Pharmaceuticals who […]