Mar. 11, 2019 11:58 am
Curing the ailing healthcare system with stories
The stories told at StoryCure are part of a Business Innovation Factory project that puts individuals and families at the center of the healthcare model.
Mar. 8, 2019 2:26 pm
Open letter: Staying silent is an act of complicity
"These words are for us all. It is on each of us to examine our own power, privilege, and propensity for perpetuating violence in our communities."
Feb. 26, 2019 10:05 am
What’s the best way to get young people engaged in leadership? We asked them
Three youth advocacy professionals and four young people they work with share tips for spurring advocacy. One common suggestion: Pay them for their time.
Feb. 20, 2019 2:40 pm
March For Our Lives Philly youth organizers: It’s ‘extremely important for us to participate in politics’
Local teens are hosting voter registration drives at their schools and encouraging their peers to be politically aware. Plus, here's how to vote for the first time.
Feb. 18, 2019 10:55 am
How hard is it to convert vacant buildings into affordable homes for Kensington residents in need?
Neighborhood organizations such as Simple Homes, Jumpstart Kensington and NKCDC are looking for solutions to a multi-ZIP code problem.
Feb. 4, 2019 12:45 pm
Where to find low-cost tax prep resources in Philadelphia
And because need for financial help doesn't disappear after April 15, consider these options for benefits and legal assistance for disputes involving taxes, too.
Feb. 4, 2019 9:17 am
So, you got the job interview. Here’s how to impress your potential future boss
Your cover letter rocked and you're on the next step toward employment bliss. Follow these tips from recent nonprofit hiring manager Valerie Johnson to finish strong.
Jan. 31, 2019 12:36 pm
PIDC is hoping to spur inclusive growth in Philly with those new Opportunity Zones
"With a strategic approach at the local level, Opportunity Zones can attract private investment to support and benefit — not displace — existing businesses, residents and neighborhoods."
Jan. 29, 2019 2:13 pm
NKCDC is incorporating trauma-informed practices into its community development work
A two-year training project supported by the Kresge Foundation will help the Kensington nonprofit improve its housing counseling, economic development and community engagement services.
Jan. 28, 2019 9:32 am
Please (please, please) don’t do this when applying for nonprofit jobs
Or any jobs, really: Development pro and recent hiring manager Valerie Johnson dishes on her work applicant pet peeves.