Jun. 9, 2020 2:12 pm
How to keep your donors and supporters engaged during the transition from pandemic to ‘new normal’
"Despite all the uncertainty in the world, your supporters have not stopped believing in what you do. People are still wondering how they can help, so let them know," says columnist Krys Sipple.
Apr. 21, 2020 8:18 am
Rachel Lebus is ready to meet COVID-19’s challenges in southern Chester County
Columnist Krys Sipple conducts a Q&A with the newly named executive director of Oxford Area Neighborhood Services Center.
Mar. 23, 2020 9:13 am
Lucy Minchoff is making her mark as a leader — even before graduating from high school
"GirlGov has taught me how much of an impact I can have, even at age 16," says the Downingtown STEM Academy student, who wants to start a nonprofit focused on the environment and tech.
Feb. 27, 2020 9:05 am
‘People need to see leaders who look like they do’: Q & A with the DVCCC’s Dr. Dolly Wideman-Scott
"I’ve also been blessed with a very diverse staff, and I’ve seen that it makes clients more comfortable when coming to us at the most vulnerable points in their lives," says the leader of the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County.
Jan. 8, 2020 9:52 am
For the founder of Chester County Food Bank, its about more than just canned goods
The org offers community raised-bed gardens, senior food boxes, summer food boxes, weekend backpacks for school-age children, a mobile market, bilingual cooking classes and a growing culinary workforce development program.
Dec. 13, 2019 1:46 pm
9 takeaways from the Chamber’s speed pitching for nonprofits event
Four panelists were invited to give real-time feedback to members of four local nonprofits who were selected to pitch their next big projects.
Dec. 2, 2019 8:00 am
Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital showcases the work of artists with disabilities
Art Ability, the hospital's annual 12-week juried exhibition, includes the work of 200 artists from 30 states and eight countries. It runs through Jan. 26, 2020.
Oct. 18, 2019 8:25 am
This Foundation CEO has worn many figurative hats. And one extraordinary literal one: a crown of onions
Columnist Krys Sipple chats with Karen Simmons, who has led the Chester County Community Foundation from an organization with $174K and a single Donor Advised Fund, to one entrusted with 400+ funds totaling more than $73 million.
Sep. 30, 2019 8:00 am
LaSalle University launches the Small Nonprofit Learning Center
"While there’s no denying that bigger nonprofits have some distinct advantages, we celebrate what small nonprofits can achieve by strengthening core infrastructures," says Laura Otten, director of the university's Nonprofit Center.
Sep. 23, 2019 8:00 am
‘Poverty can be hard to talk about.’ This is how SCCON starts the conversation
Southern Chester County Opportunity Network's work is based on the Bridges Out of Poverty model — a framework for understanding poverty that brings professionals and communities together to work on solutions.