Jun. 5, 2024 8:00 am
Seeds of Change: Cultivating a Thriving Impact Investing Ecosystem in Philadelphia
The devastating consequences of divestment, like deteriorating infrastructure, vacant lots, and vast expanses of food and green space deserts, are glaringly obvious in low-income areas of Philadelphia. These inequalities in resources and opportunities have created a vicious cycle of poverty and made upward mobility very difficult. For the Philadelphia region, relying solely on traditional philanthropic […]
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.
purpose
Jul. 28, 2021 8:45 am
Reflect back, reimagine forward: How Ben Franklin Technology Partners is investing in regional impact
The pandemic taught us that technology's greatest power is in impact, not just innovation, say guest columnists Margaret Berger Bradley and Megan McFadden.
purpose
Jul. 1, 2021 8:31 am
This is what individuals who invest in CDFIs want you to know
"If you are an investor, you can be an impact investor. CDFIs are the ultimate double bottom line investment – earn a return on your principal and see the impact amplified many times over," says ImpactPHL guest columnist Pam Porter.
purpose
Apr. 30, 2021 9:10 am
Investing in resilience: How a collaborative initiative in Camden is sparking change
Impact investment and philanthropic sectors will be essential partners in the work of the Camden Integrated Capital Food Resiliency Fund, which aims to deploy assets and resources in ways that model a new way forward.
funding
Apr. 27, 2021 8:55 am
‘We know we have to do things differently’: This partnership is ready to invest in Kensington in a new way
The Kensington Community Resilience Fund, which launches today, will be offering $10,000 grants to community organizations that amplify the voices of the Kensington, Harrowgate and Fairhill communities.
purpose
Apr. 1, 2021 9:03 am
Tourism is a powerful lever for change that has been untapped and underutilized
The COVID-19 pandemic has only enhanced the need — and the opportunity — for tourism to become a driving force for systemic change, says guest columnist Jonathan Coleman.
purpose
Jan. 6, 2021 12:00 pm
The Enterprise Center’s $1M initiative aims to transform Black and brown cleaning businesses into certified disinfectors
While 'Pro Disinfect' seeks a very specific outcome, it holds potential as a replicable and scalable model for racial equity, says ImpactPHL guest columnist John Moore.
purpose
Dec. 14, 2020 11:41 am
Philly Forward Forum features speakers who aim to disrupt poverty, dismantle racism and kickstart upward mobility
The Dec. 17 virtual event will convene leaders to explore opportunities for impactful investment in our city.
funding
Dec. 4, 2020 8:00 am
Philanthropy and venture capital in conversation with each other
Knight Foundation CEO Alberto Ibargüen and Venture Capitalist Austin Clements offer perspectives in this episode of the Off the Sidelines podcast, conducted during Generocity's ADVANCE conference.