method
Mar. 11, 2019 2:00 pm
On pursuing equity and opportunity in Philadelphia communities
University City District's Alissa Weiss: "Too often, economic development is framed as a zero-sum game, where the needs of neighborhoods are pitted against the needs of the commercial or downtown area."
purpose
Mar. 7, 2019 11:36 am
The radical act of thinking globally — at home
"We in the suburbs, whether in Villanova or Haverford, are quite close to the city — and also deeply separated. A planetary health lens requires us to understand our interdependence, and to do community-building and world-building."
method
Jan. 31, 2019 12:36 pm
PIDC is hoping to spur inclusive growth in Philly with those new Opportunity Zones
"With a strategic approach at the local level, Opportunity Zones can attract private investment to support and benefit — not displace — existing businesses, residents and neighborhoods."
purpose
Jan. 4, 2019 11:50 am
Do you agree with Nonprofit Quarterly’s social impact predictions for 2019?
Bold confrontation of white supremacy, stronger collaboration between impact orgs and other responses to the nonprofit, philanthropic and civic trends the news site saw in 2018.
purpose
Dec. 21, 2018 12:00 pm
Check out Generocity’s 2019 editorial calendar
Mental health, youth leadership, the digital divide and nine more themes we'll be focusing our reporting on next year.
funding
Nov. 5, 2018 2:02 pm
Equity, collaboration and asset framing: Smart ideas from Philanthropy Network’s 2018 conference
Lessons from this year's convening of Philly funders, themed "Onramps to Equity in Action."
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.
funding
Oct. 22, 2018 3:07 pm
Shift Capital founder Brian Murray: ‘Kensington’s opportunity is Philadelphia’s opportunity’
The social impact real estate developer on building equitable communities with patient capital.
method
Oct. 12, 2018 1:35 pm
In North Philadelphia, equitable community development requires community engagement
Esperanza's Gabriella Gabriel Paez and Firm Hope Baptist Church's Rev. Richard Harris discuss revitalization projects they've piloted in Hunting Park and Kensington and how they keep local residents top of mind.
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.
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