purpose
Nov. 9, 2020 1:00 pm
10 Philadelphia-area leaders on what’s next for philanthropy
Now that the 2020 election is over, does philanthropic planning for 2021 stay the same, or does it change?
purpose
Aug. 7, 2020 9:24 am
Changing metrics for impact
Rapid response, streamlined reporting requirements, unrestricted grants — the COVID-19 crisis has precipitated the emergence of a new donor-grantee business model for Philadelphia-area funders.
purpose
Jul. 28, 2020 7:30 am
Nonprofit AF: How progressives’ addiction to overthinking is sabotaging our work
We have built entire industries of data/evaluation and strategic planning consultants around toxic intellectualizing, says guest columnist Vu Le.
people
Jun. 1, 2020 3:58 pm
As protests and unrest grip the nation, how should Philly nonprofits respond?
We asked nonprofit professionals and leaders across the sector, and got a good number of answers. But we'd like to hear from more of the sector's leadership.
funding
May 21, 2020 12:56 pm
Charitable giving: Are the rich really stingier than the rest of us?
Many people believe that the rich are inherently less generous — or that they donate only to museums and art galleries, preferably at fancy galas. But not so fast, says Benjamin Priday, an economist who studies charitable giving.
purpose
Mar. 17, 2020 2:20 pm
How funds and foundations are supporting grantees through the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic
We asked the leaders at the Brandywine Health Foundation, the Foundation for Delaware County, GreenLight Fund, Knight Foundation, New Century Trust and the Samuel S. Fels Fund to tell us what they are doing.
purpose
May 2, 2019 4:36 pm
Do fundraisers have privileged solutions and strategies?
They are taught best practices that cater to the privileged, says columnist Valerie Johnson, but they can change them.
funding
Apr. 9, 2019 7:36 am
Women’s Opportunities Resource Center, other local orgs received an incredible $44 million
Spring has sprung, and philanthropic giving to small businesses, children’s education services and community centers is in full bloom.
funding
Mar. 14, 2019 10:11 am
Money Moves: Valley Youth House, Riverfront North Partnership and other local orgs earned nearly $6M
Philly’s latest round of philanthropic giving benefited career-oriented education programs, financial literacy and initiatives combating homelessness.
funding
Feb. 21, 2019 3:30 pm
Money Moves: Campbell Soup gave $700K to community initiatives in Camden
Philadelphia-area funders have given $3.7 million to support local causes this winter, including mental health initiatives, neighborhood beautification projects, youth empowerment programs and more.