Aug. 21, 2024 8:00 am
Successes and Challenges on TAP
The Northwest Philadelphia Technical Assistance Program, or NW Philly TAP, is a human and equity centered design model program run by The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University, the Penn Injury Science Center, and the Center for Disease Control. The program brought together a coalition of nonprofit organizations, each dedicated to the safety and well-being […]
Jun. 5, 2024 6:08 am
Empowering the Engines of Social Progress
Nonprofit organizations are often a driving force behind social progress. They address critical needs in communities where schools, government agencies, and healthcare systems fall short. However, even the most dedicated organizations need support to empower communities. When thinking about how to support nonprofit organizations, money is often the first thing that comes to mind. While […]
people
Nov. 25, 2020 5:16 pm
Philly’s Cheryl Ann Wadlington, founder of The Evoluer House, named a L’Oréal Paris Woman of Worth
One of 10 honorees in the U.S., if Wadlington earns the top honor, she will be able to expand capacity and offer more opportunities for socially distanced learning for the girls of color her nonprofit serves.
funding
Jan. 16, 2019 2:03 pm
This $3M partnership between Philly funders prioritizes collaboration over competition
The initiative from the local United Way, Scattergood Foundation, Barra Foundation, The Philadelphia Foundation and others will support nonprofit leaders in capacity and skills building.
results
Oct. 2, 2018 1:31 pm
How ImpactED’s nonprofit evaluation program changed for its second cohort
For one, the Social Impact Collaborative team learned that participants needed more staffers buying in to the evaluation training to create sustainable impact within their organizations.
method
Aug. 16, 2017 12:30 pm
Nonprofit evaluation should be purposeful, feasible and sustainable. Here’s why
ImpactED founder Claire Robertson-Kraft shares lessons from the inaugural Social Impact Collaborative.
people
Nov. 18, 2016 7:51 am
How Mission Incorporated weaves activism into its capacity-building work
Lawanda Horton shares what the Germantown-based firm has going on besides making grassroots nonprofits more efficient in her "Around the Corner" interview.
method
Mar. 8, 2016 12:42 pm
Why the Philadelphia Eagles revamped their philanthropy playbook
Three years ago, Eagles Care decided its traditional model of giving was a little hollow. Here's how they do it now.
purpose
Mar. 8, 2016 9:32 am
7 social impact Meetup groups you should join
Interested in nonprofit leadership development, civic tech or accessibility? Philly has something for you.
purpose
Aug. 28, 2015 3:20 pm
Nonprofits — learn about capacity building at this resource fair
WOMEN’S WAY, Bread & Roses Community Fund and The Philadelphia Foundation are partnering to provide nonprofits in the Greater Philadelphia region with a day-long capacity building event. At the event, nonprofit leaders and board members can receive information about consulting services from a variety of providers, attend workshops on topics relevant to your operations, hear […]