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Tivoni Devor, MBA, has spent his entire career in the nonprofit sector. While working for diverse institutions in many roles, Tivoni has often found himself developing earned revenue models and designing strategic partnerships. Tivoni currently works as the Manager of Partnerships and Outreach at the Urban Affairs Coalition, where he helps social entrepreneurs leverage fiscal sponsorship to jumpstart their nonprofit endeavors. Tivoni Devor lives in Point Breeze with his wife Jennifer and daughter Ava. The thoughts and content of his columns are his and his alone.

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Hidden figures: Time for accountants and compliance pros to take a bow column

Feb. 15, 2021 11:00 am

Hidden figures: Time for accountants and compliance pros to take a bow

Founders, fundraisers, and program managers are often the faces we see here in Generocity and other places that highlight the good work of the nonprofit sector, but more often than not, it’s the fiscal department that keeps the nonprofit sector going.
Time to think about 2021 column

Apr. 22, 2020 8:26 am

Time to think about 2021

"Nonprofits aren’t founded to exist in perpetuity, but to accomplish a mission," says columnist Tivoni Devor. "Now is the time to focus on the mission and not corporate legacy."
3 takeaways from the Philadelphia gathering of National Network of Fiscal Sponsors column

Nov. 4, 2019 8:00 am

3 takeaways from the Philadelphia gathering of National Network of Fiscal Sponsors

There were over 180 attendees from 19 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico representing 74 organizations in Philadelphia last week, discussing the best practices of this unique model of nonprofit, says columnist Tivoni Devor.
An open RFP (request for philanthropy) column

Jul. 31, 2019 11:32 am

An open RFP (request for philanthropy)

Columnist Tivoni Devor outlines three (relatively) small investments that would make a huge impact in Philadelphia.
Open letter to city council candidates: City and nonprofits have nuanced partnership column

Mar. 20, 2019 3:03 pm

Open letter to city council candidates: City and nonprofits have nuanced partnership

The nonprofit sector in Philadelphia is responsible for billions in revenue and more than a quarter of all employment in the city. Columnist Tivoni Devor thinks candidates for City Council should better understand what can help nonprofits keep going.
Adopt these 2019 resolutions for nonprofits, foundations and donors column

Jan. 3, 2019 11:25 am

Adopt these 2019 resolutions for nonprofits, foundations and donors

Why you should consider a merger, diversify your board and contribute more efficiently this year, according to columnist Tivoni Devor.
Nonprofit overhead: In defense of CEO salaries and shopping locally column

Sep. 18, 2018 7:26 am

Nonprofit overhead: In defense of CEO salaries and shopping locally

Instead of asking how little nonprofits can spend, funders and donors should ask about their commitment to fair wages and benefits and how they support locally owned businesses, writes columnist Tivoni Devor.
Make this and every summer the Summer of Giving for Philly nonprofits column

Jun. 20, 2018 7:35 am

Make this and every summer the Summer of Giving for Philly nonprofits

June 30 is the end of the fiscal year for many organizations. Help them balance the books with a donation before you leave for vacation.
Philly’s poverty rate won’t budge. Could artificial intelligence help? column

Apr. 24, 2018 11:15 am

Philly’s poverty rate won’t budge. Could artificial intelligence help?

Columnist Tivoni Devor proposes a local fix adopted by other municipalities to solve their most wicked problems.
We need a new model for doing good beyond the nonprofit corporation column

Feb. 2, 2018 10:49 am

We need a new model for doing good beyond the nonprofit corporation

Instead of more nonprofits, we need financial incentives and support infrastructure that is accessible to anyone who wants to dedicate their time helping those in need, argues columnist Tivoni Devor.