purpose
Jan. 17, 2019 12:32 pm
TEDxPhiladelphia’s first event of 2019 declares: ‘We are all immigrants’
Bioethicist Shirin Karsan will speak about her own immigrant experience and the need for increased understanding across differences.
funding
Jan. 4, 2019 7:29 am
How to support community journalism and make an impact at #PTW19
We’re challenging 10 more companies and nonprofits to sponsor a Philly Tech Week scholar — plus, pledge their support for independent local journalism.
results
Dec. 5, 2018 12:19 pm
4 projects from Good Pitch Local Philadelphia that could ‘change the world’
Or at least change Philly. Black and Brown Workers Cooperative, Media in Neighborhoods Group and other social impact orgs and filmmakers pitched to an audience for resources, funding and other support on Tuesday.
results
Nov. 30, 2018 11:06 am
The case against philanthrocapitalism
Keynote speaker Anand Giridharadas challenged corporate attempts to solve economic inequality at Temple University's recent summit — which also awarded $1,000 to students with socially conscious business pitches.
purpose
Nov. 19, 2018 3:20 pm
Philly Tech Week’s Introduced returns May 9. Get discounted tix this Black Friday
Technical.ly Events Director Catherine Sontag promises the one-day conference is only getting bigger and better from here. Psst, take advantage of this Black Friday sale to reserve your 2019 ticket at 2018's price.
purpose
Nov. 15, 2018 9:40 am
This year, Generocity is playing a bigger role in Philly Tech Week. Help us plan PTW19
The series returns May 3 through 11. Want to make your mark on the week by planning an event or becoming a partner? Meet us for a public planning session on Dec. 5.
results
Nov. 9, 2018 12:50 pm
Revamping your nonprofit’s digital strategy? The Tech in the Commons ebook reboot is here
The updated tome includes lessons from both years of the event series. Topics include social media, data storytelling, Smart Cities and AR/VR.
purpose
Nov. 7, 2018 3:04 pm
Vote now for the first round of 2019 Social Innovations Awards nominees
Five human services categories are open for voting right now, but this first round closes on Sunday, so get to it.
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."
purpose
Nov. 1, 2018 11:50 pm
Fulphil is hosting its first pitch competition for student social entrepreneurs
The organization connects local university students to networks of mentors and resources. Six founders will compete for cash prizes this weekend.