people
Nov. 19, 2020 2:00 pm
In response to COVID-19, these two United Way leaders in Chester County are doing things differently
Columnist Krys Sipple talks to Carrie Freeman and Christopher Saello about how the organizations they lead are responding to both the nonprofits they fund and the communities those nonprofits serve.
purpose
Nov. 17, 2020 10:00 am
This successful Black-led org couldn’t get a loan that wasn’t predatory. Philanthropy needs to step up
"YEAH is working on a shoestring, breaking the cycle of violence in Cobbs Creek. The program is evidence-based, and we should be tripping over ourselves to fund it," says guest columnist Sarah Martinez-Helfman.
funding
Oct. 9, 2020 12:00 pm
As of October, this is what we know about philanthropic COVID relief in the Philadelphia region
Of the $40 million in COVID-relief distributed in the area, 60% of the funds have gone to Philadelphia-based nonprofits, most of whom received a one-time grant with an average size of $8,211.
funding
Oct. 6, 2020 8:43 am
Racial justice giving is booming: 4 trends
Even before the protests erupted, the Movement for Black Lives had received $5 million in the first five months of 2020 to support Black communities affected by the pandemic, say guest columnists Una Osili and Kim Williams-Pulfer.
funding
Sep. 30, 2020 8:14 am
In the world of venture funding, women receive just 7% of the pie. We can do better
Guest columnist Cat Berman, the CEO and cofounder of the impact investment platform CNote, writes about why we need to revisit risk measurement and the lending process.
funding
Sep. 24, 2020 7:00 am
Today’s state budget blues will bring tomorrow’s nonprofit woes
“Cuts in social service nonprofits will decimate a system that is already too fragile,” says Donna Cooper, the executive director of Public Citizens for Children & Youth (PCCY).
people
Sep. 9, 2020 3:12 pm
Salima Pace is one of a new generation of union leaders. But why stop at that?
The Secretary-Treasurer of District 1199C National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees talks with Generocity about funding education, supporting maternity care, and creating space for Black women in politics.
purpose
Aug. 31, 2020 9:18 am
Are simplified grant applications here to stay?
After moderating a virtual Funders Forum, columnist Valerie Johnson explores the grant application changes that would make life easier for nonprofits seeking funding.
purpose
Aug. 20, 2020 11:46 am
COVID-19 has boosted food-related philanthropy, but for how long?
Feeding America says demand on food banks since March has increased an average of 50% and it is estimating members will need $1.4 billion to keep pace with the exploding need. But some local food banks say donations have started to decline.
purpose
Jun. 22, 2020 7:30 am
While COVID-19 is keeping people apart, Beyond the Seams found a way to maintain the fabric of their community
This Philadelphia embroidery and silkscreen business is providing facemasks to neighbors on a donation basis while struggling to make ends meet as a micro-business.