method
May 31, 2017 12:35 pm
What 3 Philly homelessness nonprofits have learned about building community partnerships
Lessons from UliftU, Back on My Feet and One Step Away.
purpose
May 18, 2017 1:23 pm
These 107 orgs are hosting On the Table Philly discussions next week
You'll recognize a bunch of names on this list, which includes nonprofits, churches, student groups, library branches and more.
funding
May 1, 2017 12:25 pm
Women Against Abuse just won the 2017 Lipman Family Prize (plus $250K)
The Center City domestic violence service provider is the first Philly nonprofit to win the international award, administered by Wharton.
method
May 1, 2017 7:31 am
How the City of Philadelphia is working with researchers to make better policies
A peek into how policy-related research is being put into practice in Philly, from Fels Policy Research Initiative’s first conference.
people
Apr. 20, 2017 12:55 pm
Here’s how 3 Philly nonprofit leaders define ‘activism’
"If we are not centering those most impacted we are not fighting for Liberation. Instead, we are fighting for more privilege. This is not the work of freedom."
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
Apr. 6, 2017 11:03 am
This creative project grant started from a loan a business consultancy gave to an ice cream business
Little Baby’s Ice Cream is collaborating with Elysian Fields to fund a community engagement-focused project with a $1,000 grant. They're calling it “hyperlocal cooperative capitalism.”
purpose
Mar. 28, 2017 4:04 pm
Tell funders what issues are most important to your community at this discussion series
The Knight Foundation’s nationwide On the Table initiative is happening locally with support from The Philadelphia Foundation on May 23.
people
Mar. 27, 2017 4:46 pm
Angelina Ruffin is very concerned with the health of city government
The director of performance management is three months into her role, where she uses a data-driven approach to help city departments and agencies meet their goals.
method
Mar. 7, 2017 12:45 pm
How 30 grassroots groups organized that 5,000-person airport protest — and what’s next
Jewish Voice for Peace Philadelphia was one of the organizers of the Jan. 29 protest at PHL International. As the issue of the travel ban reenters mainstream discussion, we check in to find out how what we can learn from that collaboration.