Jun. 14, 2019 7:34 am

How to decide which organization gets your money

Columnist Valerie Johnson outlines how to get "a good read on who is doing good work, who is using donations responsibly, and who is really meeting their mission."

Philanthropy Network and Chamber of Commerce release corporate social responsibility report

purpose

May 15, 2019 10:24 am

Philanthropy Network and Chamber of Commerce release corporate social responsibility report

By Sabrina Vourvoulias / staff

"How Employers Give: A Look at Philanthropy and Volunteerism in Philadelphia" outlines how the business community of Philadelphia engages in philanthropy, the scale and scope of those philanthropic activities, and the impact on communities in recent years.

Triskeles Foundation is hosting a ‘philanthro-raffle’ and the winner gets their own donor-advised fund

funding

May 14, 2018 10:40 am

Triskeles Foundation is hosting a ‘philanthro-raffle’ and the winner gets their own donor-advised fund

By Julie Zeglen /

The nonprofit will gift one such fund on June 1. Here's how to play along.

‘Nonprofits need to rally quickly’ to stave off the worst effects of the new tax law

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Jan. 9, 2018 12:41 pm

‘Nonprofits need to rally quickly’ to stave off the worst effects of the new tax law

By Gwyn Garrison / contributor

With the passage of the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, nonprofits should be prepared to engage in policy advocacy, especially at the state and local level.

funding

Jan. 4, 2018 9:39 am

Should I give to paid canvassers?

By Lansie Sylvia / contributor

"How to Give" columnist Lansie Sylvia's not a fan. Here's why.

Philly’s poverty problem is also a housing security problem

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Dec. 21, 2017 7:21 am

Philly’s poverty problem is also a housing security problem

By Akeem Dixon / contributor

Columnist Akeem Dixon talks with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia's Kathryn Fernandez about holiday giving and housing in the nation's poorest big city.