Monique Curry-Mims is the Principal and Founder of Civic Capital, an international social impact firm that supports communities and the organizations that serve them through consulting, cultivation, and content. A transplant from Upstate New York and graduate of Philadelphia University (now Jefferson) and The Pennsylvania State University, Monique is a philanthropist who spends her down time at the Float Spa or with her husband and two kids having movie or game nights.
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Nov. 20, 2024 8:00 am
Part 2: The Arena Effect: Stadiums and Communities
As Philadelphia deliberates over the proposed 76ers arena in Center City, a familiar story unfolds across the country: the contentious intersection of stadium developments and their lasting impact on communities. While several groups tout potential benefits such as crime reduction, job creation, and affordable housing, those communities and groups affected, voice a narrative of displacement, […]
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Nov. 13, 2024 8:00 am
Part 1: A 100-Year Legacy of Disruption
Last year, Philadelphia elected its 100th Mayor, a politician who then and now asks citizens to put their ones up in the name of “One Philadelphia, a city United.” However, 316 days from her election and 260 days from her inauguration, and after much pushback from various residents and community groups, Mayor Parker gave her […]
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Oct. 9, 2024 8:00 am
Smaller in Stature, Bigger in Impact: Housing Options for those in need
image: original Dignity Village encampment in NE Portland, which is now a village of tiny houses for those without permanent housing. Homelessness is a multi-faceted problem that requires different approaches tailored to the various circumstances, causes, and specific needs of individuals and families. One solution that is attracting increasing attention is tiny homes, which […]
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Sep. 18, 2024 8:00 am
Engaging young people in democracy
This past Sunday, September 15th, marked Democracy Day—an international day designated by the United Nations General Assembly to observe, promote, and uphold the principles of democracy. In alignment with The U.S. Democracy Day collaborative, Generocity launched its observation on September 4th with the feature “Disillusioned, but not defeated: What young adults are looking for.” […]
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Sep. 4, 2024 8:00 am
Disillusioned, but not defeated: What young adults are looking for
In the 2020 election, 18- to 29-year-olds proved to be a strong force. According to a May 2023 NPR article, they made up about 1 in 6 voters and boosted President Biden to a decisive victory by more than 20 points, exit polls show. Four years later, the 18-to 29-year-old age group is showing […]
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Jul. 31, 2024 8:30 am
Where Was the Board? Examining Governance in Nonprofit Closures
Many things have been written over the last several weeks about the closures of local nonprofit institutions University of the Arts and Benefits Data Trust that have caused a wave of discussion and concern in the nonprofit sector. The Chronicle of Philanthropy pointed to BDT’s “push to grow and innovate while maintaining financial stability,” […]
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Jul. 3, 2024 8:00 am
Navigating Nonprofit Governance
In recent years, the Philadelphia community has been rocked by a series of nonprofit hardships. Nonprofits, from universities to national institutions and community organizations, have closed their doors, filed for bankruptcy, or suffered from financial mismanagement. These cases highlight a critical weakness: the importance of effective nonprofit governance. The importance of governance The board […]
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Jul. 1, 2024 9:57 am
Monday Minute with Guelory Brutus
Who are you and what do you do? “My name is Guelory Brutus. I am the Vice President of Change for Haitian Youth, and I also own a marketing agency. We serve Haitian students in Haiti, helping them with English and computer literacy programs.” What do our leaders and institutions need to do to […]
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Jun. 12, 2024 8:25 am
Nonprofit Governance
“There is no question that the nonprofit sector has a board problem.” This is the first sentence of Chapter 2, Problem Boards or Board Problems? in BoardSource’s 2005 “Governance as Leadership: Reframing the Work of the Nonprofit Board” by Chait, Ryan, and Taylor. The problem: “Boards seem “to be an unreliable instrument for ensuring accountability […]
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Jun. 5, 2024 6:08 am
Empowering the Engines of Social Progress
Nonprofit organizations are often a driving force behind social progress. They address critical needs in communities where schools, government agencies, and healthcare systems fall short. However, even the most dedicated organizations need support to empower communities. When thinking about how to support nonprofit organizations, money is often the first thing that comes to mind. While […]