funding
Nov. 26, 2021 7:45 am
How the pandemic is changing individual nonprofit donors
Giving Tuesday 2020 broke all previous records. Will 2021 do it again? The results could predict a new era of individual donations
purpose
Apr. 9, 2021 10:15 am
When little things mean a lot
New sheets and towels. A suitcase instead of a garbage bag for your clothes. The security deposit for a safe place to stay. Joel Embiid's recent donation will go to provide what may seem commonplace but isn't common for the youth YSI Philly serves.
funding
Dec. 21, 2020 8:31 am
US nonprofits raised $2.5 billion on #GivingTuesday in 2020
The donations received as a consequence of the December 1 online event increased by 25% from 2019, says guest columnist Abhishek Bhati. In May, #GivingTuesdayNow raised more than $503 million specifically for pandemic relief.
purpose
Dec. 3, 2020 7:59 am
Moving beyond philanthropy
Guest columnist Monique Curry-Mims looks at the definition of philanthropy and wonders if it fits the ways we are currently showing up for those in need.
purpose
Dec. 2, 2020 8:03 am
Nonprofits are struggling to do more with less money, but donors and volunteers can help: 5 questions answered
It’s critically important that everyone who can afford to donate to nonprofits does so now, says guest columnist Erica Mills Barnhart.
purpose
Dec. 1, 2020 9:15 am
Here are 37+ organizations to donate to during #GivingTuesday (or, really, any day)
We encourage you to explore the hashtag on your favorite social media platform as the day progresses to see other organizations participating in this annual day of giving.
purpose
Nov. 19, 2020 11:00 am
UPenn will be contributing $100M to Philadelphia’s school district over the next 10 years. But is that enough?
It's a start, say PILOTs advocates, but short of the $40 million a year the university would owe if it paid property taxes.
purpose
May 1, 2020 9:18 am
This Mural Arts employee turned her expiring health savings account into a way to help during COVID-19
Amy Johnston says that taking an action like this can not only help replenish supplies at a service-providing nonprofit, but help you feel empowered during a time of crisis.
purpose
Apr. 6, 2020 10:37 am
Resource list: Neighbors helping neighbors in the time of COVID-19
The number of mutual aid groups that have sprouted up in Philadelphia since COVID-19 just goes to show that the city's heart is in its neighborhoods and communities.
purpose
Mar. 30, 2020 9:17 am
The CSO for #GivingTuesday says generosity is the key to avoiding a social recession
The one currency we all have in deep reserve is generosity, says guest columnist Jamie McDonald.