people
May 22, 2019 8:00 am
Power Moves: Michael Norris will head historic Carpenters’ Company, Carpenters’ Hall
Plus, two hires at the City of Philadelphia, one at the Women's Medical Fund, and more.
purpose
Apr. 17, 2019 4:41 pm
Media Mobilizing Project calls on FCC to advocate for more diversity in ownership of media
Access to diverse news sources is “essential to try to change and fight deep problems of poverty and racial injustice,” said MMP's Hannah Sassaman.
purpose
Mar. 18, 2019 1:01 pm
6 professional development conferences nonprofit pros will want to attend
If you work at a mission-aligned organization — large or small— in Philadelphia, this is your list of not-to-be-missed conferences taking place in the city through the end of May.
people
Jan. 18, 2019 1:50 pm
28 nonprofit leaders of color on the rise in Philadelphia
The third cohort of DiverseForce’s board development program includes a former NFL linebacker, a Sen. Bob Casey staffer and several nonprofit execs.
funding
Nov. 14, 2018 10:42 am
Philadelphia Black Giving Circle is ready to fund its first Black-led, Black-centered nonprofits
The group has gained 50 members and raised $30,000 since its February launch. There's still time to join and to apply for the inaugural grants.
people
Oct. 25, 2018 1:15 pm
BMe founder Trabian Shorters: The philanthropic sector is thinking about equity all wrong
Learn to cut the stigmatizing labels: The DEI expert and social entrepreneur is speaking at Philanthropy Network of Greater Philadelphia's fall conference on Nov. 2.
purpose
Sep. 27, 2018 1:28 pm
United Way’s Job Opportunity Investment Network aims to be a national model for racial equity training
"If we're going to talk about poverty, we have to address racial disparities," said JOIN Director Carniesha Kwashie about a new learning network for job training grantees.
method
Sep. 17, 2018 11:39 am
What if the ‘unusual suspects’ suddenly became leaders in the community development field?
Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations' Pamela Bridgeforth on advancing racial equity and leadership development in local economic work.
purpose
Sep. 11, 2018 10:00 am
Philly’s new LGBTQ board prep program is prioritizing accessibility
Community Leadership Pipeline Initiative will train LGBTQ people of color, youth, trans people and seniors, about the ins and outs of board service and match them with leadership positions at local nonprofits.
method
Sep. 7, 2018 12:46 pm
How neurotypical nonprofit pros can be better allies to the autism community
We asked 15 relevant Philly nonprofits if people with autism were represented in leadership roles; most didn’t respond or declined to comment. Here are some actionable tips for recruiting and retaining board members from diverse neurological backgrounds.