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Going Beyond the Dollar: Strengthening the Support System of Grandfamilies people

Jan. 10, 2023 7:18 am

Going Beyond the Dollar: Strengthening the Support System of Grandfamilies

7,000 children live in homes where grandparents provide primary care. One foundation took steps to be more effective in supporting them.
Sustainability and public art: A closer connection than you’d think purpose

Nov. 1, 2021 3:09 pm

Sustainability and public art: A closer connection than you’d think

Global Philadelphia's vision is to create 17 outdoor artworks to illustrate each of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals — with the help of corporate sponsors, says guest columnist Robert McNeill.
How to create a CSR initiative built to last purpose

Oct. 25, 2021 2:06 pm

How to create a CSR initiative built to last

"As a leader, you have to be able to find parallels between your organization and a charity in aspects like mission, authenticity, standards, and outlook," says guest columnist Adam Kaliner.
The uncomfortable truth: Confronting cultural inequities in grantmaking purpose

Oct. 18, 2021 2:21 pm

The uncomfortable truth: Confronting cultural inequities in grantmaking

When the Arts & Science Council of Charlotte-Mecklenberg, NC released its inaugural cultural equity report earlier this year, the reaction from legacy cultural organizations was startling, says guest columnist Krista Terrell.
Nonprofit AF: 10 predictable responses from white dudes when people criticize inequitable systems purpose

Oct. 11, 2021 8:58 am

Nonprofit AF: 10 predictable responses from white dudes when people criticize inequitable systems

"I love a good debate, but so many responses from white dudes are nowhere in the realm of validity or originality," writes Vu Le of Nonprofit AF.
The ‘quality jobs’ framework can be an effective tool for those seeking to invest in companies purpose

Oct. 5, 2021 9:01 am

The ‘quality jobs’ framework can be an effective tool for those seeking to invest in companies

By assessing which companies do and do not offer quality jobs, investors may discover a lens to mitigate risk and identify value-additive opportunities, says guest columnist Julia Enyart.
A strong school district = stronger communities purpose

Oct. 1, 2021 4:02 pm

A strong school district = stronger communities

"For the Fund of the School District of Philadelphia, it’s a priority that the next superintendent has this unique trait of understanding and uplifting partnership development," says guest columnist Donna Frisby-Greenwood.
Opinion: It’s time to permanently close Berks County’s immigrant detention center purpose

Sep. 29, 2021 9:40 am

Opinion: It’s time to permanently close Berks County’s immigrant detention center

"As we speak, the Biden administration is pushing to turn the Berks County family prison into a women's prison," says guest columnist Jasmine Rivera.
Haitian migrants at the border: An asylum law scholar explains how US skirts its legal and moral duties purpose

Sep. 27, 2021 8:48 am

Haitian migrants at the border: An asylum law scholar explains how US skirts its legal and moral duties

In Philadelphia, a protest against Haitian deportations will take place at City Hall's northwest entrance on September 28 at 3:30 p.m.
Nurses are leaving the profession. Health care leaders need to address the reasons purpose

Sep. 22, 2021 9:35 am

Nurses are leaving the profession. Health care leaders need to address the reasons

The long-term solution to the nursing shortage calls for systematic changes that value nurses and offer them a safe place to work, says guest columnist Rayna Latourneau.