Apr. 11, 2014 10:39 am
Medium Introduces Grant Program to Help Nonprofits Craft and Share Stories
Nonprofit organizations have some of the best stories to tell. But many remain hidden due to more urgent to-do list items like grantwriting, finances, and fundraising. That’s why Medium has launched their first nonprofit storytelling program. Medium is a publishing platform founded by Twitter co-founders Evan Williams and Biz Stone in 2012. The initiative will […]
Apr. 1, 2014 9:43 am
Updated: PolicyMap Revolutionizes Data Visualization with 3-D Technology
The Reinvestment Fund has announced today an upgrade to their PolicyMap tool that promises to be the “future of mapping technology.” According to a statement released on their blog, “[The Reinvestment Fund] always had the problem that we have over 15,000 indicators, but only one plane to view them on.” “By utilizing 3-D technology, we can […]
Jan. 15, 2014 3:00 pm
Recently Hired: Lansie Sylvia Accepts New Role at Here’s My Chance
Lansie Sylvia is now the director of engagement at Here’s My Chance, a “creative agency for good” that designs campaigns, builds communities, and promotes causes for a wide variety of nonprofits and social enterprises. Sylvia will be leading HMC’s strategic positioning process, revitalizing external communications, building new community partnerships, and commanding an army of interns. […]
Dec. 18, 2013 2:48 pm
Who is @GreenPhillyDave?
If you're active in the local Twitterverse you have may have interacted with or come across Dave Greene, an enthusiastic green-minded local resident who is involved in everything from shiitake mushroom growing to advocating for the Philly Land Bank.
Dec. 14, 2013 12:27 pm
The Pattison-Leader Ball To Convene Young Civically Engaged Pennsylvanians
On Saturday, December 14th, the Inaugural Pattison-Leader Ball promises to bring together civically engaged young people of Pennsylvania to begin a conversation about policy and politics and network with others. We spoke with organizer Kellan White about the event and its goals. His answers have been edited for length. 1. What was the genesis of […]
Jun. 1, 2012 2:05 pm
Project H.O.M.E. Sends Open Letter to Michael Nutter Halting Support for Outdoor Homeless Feeding Ban
On the eve of the start of the outdoor feeding ban, Sister Mary Scullion, Executive Director and President of Project H.O.M.E., sent an open letter to Mayor Michael Nutter urging him to delay the enforcement of the ban. In her appeal, Scullion says beginning the ban at this time with the lack of adequate, alternative facilities in […]