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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explainer
Feb. 9, 2023 10:26 am
How 100+ years of disinvestment has led to today’s Philadelphia
A brief explainer of the policies and organizations that have impacted communities in Philadelphia.
feature
Feb. 1, 2023 6:37 am
A Generocity update, and our 2023 editorial calendar
Yes, we are still around, exploring how our community is impacted and how we can move the needle together.
column
Jan. 26, 2023 10:31 pm
Stop the philanthropic PR bullshit
Spoiler alert: In the season finale of LOOT on Apple TV, the billionaire main character decides to stop trying to be “philanthropic” for all the wrong reasons — she pledges to give away all her wealth. “If It’s not philanthropy,” she says in a speech challenging her fellow billionaires. “It’s PR bullshit.” The scene reminded […]
feature
Jan. 16, 2023 9:19 am
Why Philanthropy Can’t Overlook the Mayoral Primaries
With nine candidates and more considering, will the next Mayor represent the community and issues philanthropy is called to support?
people
Sep. 26, 2022 8:00 am
5 lessons to remember LGBTQ organizer Michael Hinson
The prominent LGBTQ advocate and social activist passed last month. We gathered lessons from other in Philadelphia's nonprofit and social impact community.
q&a
Sep. 6, 2022 9:00 am
5 Questions with new foundation exec Chekemma J. Fulmore-Townsend
After 20 years at the helm at the Philadelphia Youth Network, she accepted this summer the top job at Hamilton Family Charitable Trust.
feature
Aug. 9, 2022 10:00 am
5 questions with Dominique Goss, M&T Charitable Foundation’s new executive director
She’s stepping into a big role; Goss is replacing a 50-year veteran of M&T and the role requires a relocation to Buffalo, New York.
featured
Aug. 24, 2021 8:30 am
What traditional philanthropy can learn from Black philanthropy
Think about the fact that Black philanthropy is being celebrated because traditional philanthropy wasn’t designed to and hasn’t met the needs of the Black community for more than 20 years, says guest columnist Monique Curry-Mims.
featured
Dec. 3, 2020 7:59 am
Moving beyond philanthropy
Guest columnist Monique Curry-Mims looks at the definition of philanthropy and wonders if it fits the ways we are currently showing up for those in need.
featured
Aug. 10, 2020 1:20 pm
5 lessons from Black Women in PHLanthropy
Guest columnist Monique Curry-Mims writes about how Black women have shaped philanthropy, and shares wisdom from local leaders.