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Melissa Simpson

Melissa Simpson is a freelance journalist, blogger, writer, IT specialist and Temple University student. The Philly native began her freelance career in 2012 and has since written for XPN's The Key, Jump magazine, PhillyVoice, Technical.ly Philly, Philly.com and Generocity. Melissa explores her creative writing skills through prose, short stories and creative nonfiction. Much of her work relates to blackness and contemporary womanhood. In addition to her work as a writer, she assists with event planning and programming for cineSPEAK, a nonprofit organization dedicated to furthering the representation of people of color in media.

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Philly Tech Week and the Franklin Institute team up to award microgrants to Kinetic Derby competitors

Apr. 16, 2019 3:00 pm

Philly Tech Week and the Franklin Institute team up to award microgrants to Kinetic Derby competitors

By Melissa Simpson / contributor

Although the microgrants are awarded to specific teams participating at the derby, the impact reaches much further. Innovation has the power to inspire communities.
The future of philanthropy is mission-aligned investing and general operating support

Apr. 18, 2018 12:52 pm

The future of philanthropy is mission-aligned investing and general operating support

By Melissa Simpson / contributor

The second annual Women in Nonprofit Leadership Conference covered funding trends. In sum: Philanthropists, take risks.
How to plan an inclusive women-in-leadership conference

Feb. 28, 2018 12:55 pm

How to plan an inclusive women-in-leadership conference

By Melissa Simpson / contributor

Representation matters, especially when it comes to helping a diverse audience feel welcome. Here's how FearlessCon's Melissa Alam and Women in Nonprofit Leadership Conference's Erika McDaniel do it.
Philadelphia Youth Network is fighting poverty by connecting young people to jobs

Jan. 30, 2018 12:58 pm

Philadelphia Youth Network is fighting poverty by connecting young people to jobs

By Melissa Simpson / contributor

President and CEO Chekemma J. Fulmore-Townsend on how employers can do better by the youth workforce.
What this nonprofit exec has learned in 38 years of food security work

Jan. 3, 2018 7:06 am

What this nonprofit exec has learned in 38 years of food security work

By Melissa Simpson / contributor

Nutritional Development Services head Lizanne Hagedorn on how she's seen attitudes toward charity change.
At SHOOTERS, the formerly incarcerated find freedom through film

Dec. 5, 2017 12:10 pm

At SHOOTERS, the formerly incarcerated find freedom through film

By Melissa Simpson / contributor

El Sawyer and Jon Kaufman's Media in Neighborhoods Group is teaching returning citizens digital media and entrepreneurship skills in an intensive six-week program.
New Mayor’s Commission for Women ED: “There needs to be a place where our issues are voiced”

Jul. 15, 2016 9:05 am

New Mayor’s Commission for Women ED: “There needs to be a place where our issues are voiced”

By Melissa Simpson / contributor

The commission plans to tackle issues such as paid family medical leave, pay equity and the number of women on corporate boards, according to Jovida Hill.