Lansie Sylvia is a Philadelphia-based engagement expert specializing in community activation and millennial philanthropy. She is the program director of Next Stop: Democracy!, a public art project that increases civic engagement. An active supporter of the arts, Lansie is the founder of Philly Give & Get and current secretary of the Charlotte Cushman Foundation. She holds an M.S. in Leadership for Social Change from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice.
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Oct. 20, 2016 9:33 am
How can I motivate my fellow nonprofit volunteers to get their s*%t done?
Slacker committee? Here's how to whip it into shape.
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Oct. 5, 2016 9:32 am
How should we talk to our kid about giving?
Here's how to start 'em young with that philanthropic mindset.
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Sep. 21, 2016 8:02 am
Is it better to give locally or globally?
Philadelphia or Mali? It's not an “either/or” scenario, but a “both/and.”
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Sep. 8, 2016 10:30 am
How can I get started in a career giving back?
There's a handful of misconceptions about nonprofit work that needs to be confronted here. First of all: Just because you’re good at a for-profit job does not mean you’ll be good at a nonprofit job.
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Aug. 24, 2016 10:46 am
My favorite nonprofit’s annual gala is pretty bad. How can I make it better?
You may not be the target demographic for this event. Even so, there are a few suggestions you can make.
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Aug. 10, 2016 10:49 am
Are we selfish for wanting recognition for our donation?
And how can I get my friends involved with the org I volunteer for without being pushy?
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Jul. 28, 2016 8:56 am
Can we donate the leftover food from our wedding buffet to a local homeless shelter?
There are safer ways to give back after your vows.
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Jul. 13, 2016 9:24 am
Why aren’t more celebrities donating to #BlackLivesMatter?
They're tweeting about it, so where's the action? Plus, am I obligated to invite all my Facebook friends to my nonprofit's gala, and is it cool to dump old clothing in those donation bins on the street? (NO.)
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Jun. 29, 2016 8:43 am
How many hours should I be devoting to nonprofit board service every month?
Depends if you're on a working board or a governing board. Plus, is it weird to donate old shoes?
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Jun. 16, 2016 12:56 pm
What happened in Orlando makes me so [EXPLETIVE] angry. What can I do?
Don't contribute to a GoFundMe campaign — there are charities that can do a better job of dispersing those funds.