purpose
Aug. 15, 2019 8:00 am
How PHMC enables employees to turn their passion into purpose
Director of Case Management and Program Standards, Katherine Addison shares her approach to finding joy in and outside of the office.
method
Jul. 8, 2019 3:00 pm
10 sparks from the Social Innovation Summit in Los Angeles
The annual conference of philanthropists, corporate impact leaders and social entrepreneurs took place in Los Angeles. But the lessons are apt for you too.
people
Dec. 28, 2016 12:59 pm
15 social impact leaders we’ll be following in 2017
The voices we're most excited to keep up with in the new year.
purpose
Dec. 28, 2016 8:34 am
The first Philadelphia Social Innovations Journal Awards is happening Jan. 26
The event will celebrate local leaders "who often work quietly promoting their social missions/work without any public recognition," cofounder Nick Torres said.
funding
Sep. 16, 2016 12:29 pm
Rockefeller tapped Wharton Social Impact Initiative for this new report on innovative social finance
Innovative Finance: Mobilizing Capital for Maximum Impact digs into how private capital can be used to alleviate social problems.
funding
Apr. 12, 2016 12:56 pm
This will be the state’s biggest social impact project ever. How will Philly fit?
Two "pay for success" initiatives will work to cut recidivism rates and government spending. Philadelphia will be involved in some way, though it's unclear as to what extent.
method
Apr. 7, 2016 12:39 pm
Why systemic social change starts with retelling community narrative
Here's what we can learn from a group of social entrepreneurs, community organizers and investors building an economic hub in West Baltimore.
method
Apr. 23, 2014 1:54 pm
Event: Social Chang(h)er Kick-Off Event (Postponed)
UPDATE: This story has been changed to reflect that the kick-off event has been postponed. Social Chang(h)er, a support system for female dreamers, thinkers and creatives in Philadelphia, was originally schedule to have it’s kick-off event at Benjamin’s Desk on April 26, but it’s been postponed and will probably launch this fall. However, you can still check […]