May 16, 2013 10:46 am
B Corporations Set to Take Hold in the Greater Philadelphia Region
When B Lab co-founder Jay Coen Gilbert spoke at TEDxPhilly in 2010, he laid out his argument that business is the most powerful vehicle for positive change. “We have no choice but to harness the power of business to solve social and environmental problems,” he said. He also noted how businesses, as they exist, are […]
May 10, 2013 8:00 am
Understanding the Debate Around Nonprofit Tax-Exempt Status, PA Act 55, and PILOTS
City Council Member Bill Green has proposed two bills that would impact the nonprofit sector. One would require nonprofits to file an annual report outlining their benefit to the community. The other would tax commercial activity by nonprofits that is outside of their stated mission, a classic example being a gift shop located inside a […]