method
May 24, 2017 10:06 am
When politics and nonprofits collide: Lessons from Congreso
Here's why leaders of Philly's nonprofit sector should pay attention to the controversy of Congreso CEO Carolina Cabrera DiGiorgio attending a Trump rally.
funding
May 15, 2017 1:59 pm
The 25 biggest nonprofits in Philadelphia
By income, according to GuideStar and including universities and hospitals. Here's what surprised us about this list and what didn't.
method
May 9, 2017 10:04 am
Here are the 3 steps everyone agrees we need to take to tackle recidivism
It's simple: Arrest fewer people. Focus on reentry. Replicate what works. Now who has the political will?
method
May 4, 2017 12:59 pm
Austin found a viable, socially conscious response to Uber and Lyft. Can Philly follow?
ATX Coop Taxi is proving that disruption of the ridesharing industry can do right by both drivers and customers. Here's what Philadelphia can learn from it.
method
Apr. 17, 2017 12:49 pm
This coalition super group formed for the District Attorney race. Will it last?
The 20-org strong Philadelphia Coalition for a Just District Attorney says they have no intention of fading away any time soon.
funding
Mar. 30, 2017 10:47 am
Is there a disconnect between impact investing and gender lens investing? It’s complicated
“We don’t really invest with a gender lens, and I personally don’t, but I have invested in a lot of companies that are led by women,” said Investors’ Circle President Annarie Lyles.
funding
Mar. 29, 2017 12:43 pm
Here’s what Philadelphia nonprofits stand to lose if AmeriCorps is eliminated
Trump's proposed budget would cut the program, which places 2,716 young people in service positions around the city.
method
Mar. 20, 2017 12:15 pm
Announcing: Tech in the Commons, a bootcamp for place-based nonprofits
The free event series, supported by the Knight Foundation and organized by Generocity, will teach creative engagement via augmented and virtual reality, data storytelling, live video and social communications trends.
results
Mar. 17, 2017 12:26 pm
The penal system is failing deaf inmates. Here’s what advocacy groups are doing about it
Across the country and in Philadelphia, there is ample evidence that police departments and prisons do not provide adequate resources for deaf inmates.
purpose
Jan. 31, 2017 12:41 pm
10 things you should know about reentry in Philadelphia
The people, facts and figures — and why it's a good thing there's no “face of reentry” in Philly.