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Biz Journal: Fairmount Park Conservancy and the Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust Merge results

Apr. 20, 2015 1:30 pm

Biz Journal: Fairmount Park Conservancy and the Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust Merge

Two nonprofits announced on Monday that they have merged to form one organization. The Fairmount Park Conservancy and the Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust have merged and will go by the name Fairmount Park Conservancy. The newly merged organization will have an annual operating budget of about $2 million and a staff of 16 people. […]
Biz Journal: Philadelphia’s nonprofit leaders feel ‘stressed,’ ‘exhausted,’ says study results

Mar. 23, 2015 1:30 pm

Biz Journal: Philadelphia’s nonprofit leaders feel ‘stressed,’ ‘exhausted,’ says study

This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Business Journal here.  Nonprofit leaders in the Philadelphia region aren’t feeling too positive about their current positions due to the lagging engagement from their boards, according to a new study. Nearly 59 percent of respondents said they’re feeling “stressed,” “exhausted,” and “anxious and worried,” according to The Nonprofit […]
Biz Journal: Today’s philanthropists are younger, more ethnically diverse funding

Oct. 27, 2014 12:09 pm

Biz Journal: Today’s philanthropists are younger, more ethnically diverse

This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Business Journal here. The face of philanthropy in the Philadelphia region is a far cry from the antiquated belief that charities are supported by wealthy, older Caucasian males. Donors today tend to be younger and more diverse, according to a study released by the Association of Fundraising Professionals-Greater […]
Biz Journal: Chinatown Night Market: Boon for business and cultural generations uncategorized

Oct. 7, 2014 12:33 pm

Biz Journal: Chinatown Night Market: Boon for business and cultural generations

This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Business Journal here. Night Market, the popular series of outdoor street festivals that attracts thousands of people every year, is hitting the streets of Chinatown for the fourth year in a row Thursday night. “It produces a number of benefits. One is it underscores the cultural importance of […]
Biz Journal: Could tax-based funding be key to sustaining city’s arts and cultural institutions? uncategorized

Sep. 9, 2014 1:54 pm

Biz Journal: Could tax-based funding be key to sustaining city’s arts and cultural institutions?

This story was originally published at the Philadelphia Business Journal After the recession hit in 2008, Philadelphia’s arts and cultural institutions have had to focus on diversifying their revenue streams in order to sustain themselves. And, while they’re doing all they can, from lowering ticket prices to offering more diverse programs, experts say a tax-based […]
Biz Journal: Spruce Street Harbor Park extended through Sept. 28 due to popular demand uncategorized

Aug. 28, 2014 11:17 am

Biz Journal: Spruce Street Harbor Park extended through Sept. 28 due to popular demand

This story originally appeared in the Philadelphia Business Journal The Delaware River Waterfront Corp. has extended the Spruce Street Harbor Park’s season through Sept. 28, because of the overwhelming response it’s received during its eight-week run. Originally set to close on Sept. 1, Mayor Michael Nutter personally asked the DRWC to keep the park open […]
Biz Journal: Delaware River Waterfront Corp. Opens Newest Permanent Waterfront Park uncategorized

Aug. 19, 2014 10:25 am

Biz Journal: Delaware River Waterfront Corp. Opens Newest Permanent Waterfront Park

[metaslider id=30564] Photos via Generocity.org This story originally appeared in the Philadelphia Business Journal Washington Avenue Pier, the Delaware River Waterfront Corp.’s newest permanent park, located on Washington Avenue and Columbus Boulevard, is now open to the public. The $1.5 million project, formerly known as Pier 53, will serve as the northern anchor of a […]
Biz Journal: United Way continues search to replace CEO uncategorized

Jul. 16, 2014 3:47 pm

Biz Journal: United Way continues search to replace CEO

This article was originally published by the Philadelphia Business Journal. The United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey is currently on a nationwide search to replace former president and CEO Jill Michal. The search committee will be led by vice chair Mindy Holman, president and CEO of Holman Automotive Group, and board member Carl Buccholz, partner […]