method
Nov. 13, 2015 3:47 pm
Here’s what conference attendees learned at #SparkingSolutions2015
Were you at the Philanthropy Network’s Sparking Solutions Conference yesterday? We were, and we learned all about about impact investing, nonprofit capacity-building, inclusion and diversity, and more. (We also got a ton of future story ideas; stay tuned for those.) The standout of the day was Dr. Manuel Pastor’s keynote speech. The University of Southern […]
results
Nov. 10, 2015 6:57 pm
Tech Impact’s awards lunch raised over $250K. Here’s how that translates to economic impact
Growth at the nonprofit means training more at-risk young adults for technology jobs and providing better tech services for more local nonprofits.
results
Nov. 10, 2015 12:37 pm
“What’s it going to take?”: The state of gender disparity in Philly-area corporate and nonprofit leadership
Half of the region’s largest companies have no women on their executive teams. That’s just a piece of what can be found in “Women on Boards 2015” report by The Forum of Executive Women, a membership organization of women who hold the senior-most positions in Philadelphia-area corporate, nonprofit and public sector organizations. The report tracks how many […]
featured
Nov. 9, 2015 5:49 pm
This is the biggest challenge facing the Philly social impact community
We gathered 15 local community leaders for our first stakeholder breakfast to chat about how they view the future of the social impact landscape.
people
Nov. 6, 2015 6:07 pm
Join the new Generocity editorial staff for a happy hour to ask your burning questions about the social impact scene
Generocity has a few questions for you. What hasn’t worked in local social impact that we can learn from? Who are the “must know” connectors in local philanthropy, social enterprise and impact? Who or what isn’t getting enough coverage? What are some of your favorite local impact models, balancing revenue and mission? On Thursday, Nov. 19, […]
purpose
Nov. 6, 2015 2:49 pm
What’s a purchasing cooperative, and how could it increase local food access?
When businesses are run by the people served by them, the local economy is strengthened. At least, that’s the mentality behind cooperatives, or co-ops, businesses owned collectively by its customers, employees or both. Philadelphia has several cooperative grocery stores, including two Weavers Way Co-op stores, Mariposa Food Co-op, Creekside Co-op and Swarthmore Co-op. These five stores make up a cohort that […]
method
Nov. 6, 2015 12:30 pm
Check it out: Generocity’s new logo and how we got there
For the last five years, you’ve become accustomed to this logo: But as Generocity enters a new era, it’s time for a fresh look. Presenting: As Philadelphia has grown, we’ve grown right along with it. Our coverage has evolved beyond the nonprofit world into social entrepreneurship, impact investment and government. Now that we are a […]
funding
Nov. 3, 2015 5:18 pm
What we learned about models for social entrepreneurship at this Wharton Social Impact Conference panel
Three change agents working across philanthropic and public sectors discussed funding, metrics and mission at this year's conference.
results
Nov. 3, 2015 4:24 pm
Here’s what Philadelphians are saying about their voting experiences
Happy Election Day, Philly! There’s still time (about three and a half hours!) to get to your local polling place and exercise your civic duty. Here are some things Philadelphians are saying about their voting experiences, plus some links to informational resources. See you on the other side of democracy.
results
Nov. 3, 2015 12:43 pm
Here’s what to take away from the Habitat Philadelphia Community Impact Report
The nonprofit's new ReStore is generating enough revenue to build two additional homes every year, as long as those funds are being spent on programming.