method
Oct. 11, 2017 3:57 pm
It’s National Coming Out Day. Here’s how to make your workplace more trans-inclusive
LGBTQ nonprofit Out & Equal hosted its annual workplace summit at the Pennsylvania Convention Center this week. Here are five takeaways from a TransCanWork talk.
method
Sep. 13, 2017 2:46 pm
Your board isn’t diverse enough
Nationally, the diversity of nonprofit boards hasn't increased in two decades. But some local foundations are heeding the call. Here's how to make leadership reflect the people you're serving.
results
Jun. 27, 2017 12:55 pm
Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance did an implicit bias scan. Here’s what it found
The resulting report reveals that when it comes to equity and inclusion, there's a lot of work to be done — a challenge GPCA President Maud Lyon is happy to take on.
funding
Feb. 14, 2017 12:22 pm
Here’s why William Penn Foundation doesn’t describe its grantmaking as ‘social justice’
The single largest grant in the foundation's history is its recent $100 million investment in parks, rec centers and libraries. It's an 'investment in equity,' said Interim ED Shawn McCaney.
purpose
Jan. 3, 2017 12:28 pm
This educator wants to get more Black male teachers in Philly
Sharif El-Mekki wants to triple the number of Black male educators by 2025 through a fellowship program.
results
Dec. 29, 2016 12:14 pm
5 stories we fawned over in 2016
The stories we're most proud of from the past year.
method
Dec. 13, 2016 10:40 am
This Leeway-funded workshop for immigrant poets pivoted after the election
Poet Cynthia Dewi Oka's workshop was initially designed to expose people from immigrant backgrounds to U.S. migrant poets. Then, President-Elect Donald Trump happened.
purpose
Dec. 6, 2016 4:38 pm
Explore race and immigration through the lenses of these two photographers
Philly-based Hannah Price and Croatia's Hrvoje Slovenc will have works on display at the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center starting this week.
results
Dec. 6, 2016 8:08 am
Interactive Mechanics shared some tips on how to make hiring a lot more inclusive
The design firm launched a nine-month paid fellowship for underrepresented populations over the summer. One staff member shared some lessons with Technical.ly Philly.
purpose
Dec. 5, 2016 12:10 pm
Why this Philly entrepreneurship conference is hosting a Diversity Dinner
Philly Startup Leaders teamed up with Mogulette's Brigitte Daniel to host a diversity-focused event this Wednesday during PSL's Founder Factory. Here's why you should go.