Sep. 16, 2019 8:00 am
Want to upskill? Consider learning American Sign Language
Columnist Krys Sipple talks to folks at the Deaf-Hearing Communication Centre about how, for certain occupations, the ability to communicate in ASL is vital.
Sep. 9, 2019 11:30 am
In Chester County, businesses and nonprofits team up to address community needs
Columnist Krys Sipple takes a look at Leadership Chester County, which uses bus tours and a poverty simulator to teach board members about the real, often hidden, needs in the community.
Aug. 15, 2019 12:00 pm
Teach your children well: A sense of community and intergenerational appeal are key to this event’s success
Most nonprofit fundraising events fizzle out after a couple of years, says columnist Krys Sipple, but the Philadelphia Folk Festival continues to attract 35,000 attendees annually.
Aug. 8, 2019 12:11 pm
Tamela Luce’s professional advice? Take up space and be heard
Columnist Krystine Sipple talks with the new CEO of Phoenixville Community Health Foundation about executive transition, bucket lists and herding cats.
Jul. 29, 2019 8:00 am
LCH’s workplace culture is built on figuratively and literally meeting people where they are
Columnist Krystine Sipple looks at the organization that made its name as La Comunidad Hispana. Rebranded to reflect an increasingly diverse client base, it continues to prioritize responsiveness.
Jul. 16, 2019 7:10 am
The Clinic: A culture of caring has created a safe space for community
Columnist Krystine Sipple looks at the free clinic in Phoenixville, where the staffers say the spirit of Fred Rogers — caring for neighbors and cultivating kindness — can be felt every day.
Jul. 8, 2019 11:46 am
Leadership transitions — is your nonprofit ready?
Columnist Krystine Sipple says there is an increasing need for nonprofit executive directors, but a diminished supply of those willing or ready to take on that role.
Mar. 18, 2019 11:46 am
These are the questions you should be asking about your nonprofit’s management
Positioning a nonprofit for success requires taking a strategic look at these key areas, writes Oxford Area Neighborhood Services Center's interim head, Krystine Sipple.