people
Jul. 14, 2016 9:02 am
How to solve some of our city’s biggest problems via inclusion and entrepreneurship
The ITEM has lofty goals and a plan for reaching them, explains The ITEM founder Kahiga Tiagha in his Around the Corner interview.
purpose
Jul. 7, 2016 8:48 am
Girls on the Run will get a boost from the Forum of Executive Women
Girls on the Run will receive two years of non-financial support from the 450-member-strong network of regional women leaders.
purpose
Jun. 6, 2016 12:43 pm
Your ideal entrepreneurship mentor could be in Hyderabad, India
Askmentor, an India-based online platform that connects budding entrepreneurs with seasoned professionals, is coming to Philly, thanks to a local activist who's pushing for inclusivity in the tech scene.
people
May 24, 2016 9:23 am
Why this local risk consultant is helping Muslim students connect with mentors
It all started with an unknowingly insensitive comment from a college professor.
funding
May 5, 2016 8:35 am
Big Brothers Big Sisters is crowdfunding $40K for its entrepreneurship program
The regional nonprofit launched the campaign in the spirit of Philly Tech Week.
people
Apr. 6, 2016 10:08 am
Moving On: Students Run Philly Style Founding Director Heather McDanel
The nonprofit's head and founder is stepping down — without a clear next step — so she can "leave on a high."
purpose
Mar. 14, 2016 11:08 am
Is there still a glass ceiling? and other questions for women in leadership
Nonprofit execs Valerie Gay, Melissa Greenberg, Yael Lehmann and Tiffany Tavarez discussed the state of gender equality and the importance of being audacious at a recent panel.
purpose
Mar. 10, 2016 12:48 pm
The Forum of Executive Women is looking for a nonprofit to support in a big way
The nonprofit "Ally" will receive, among other benefits, pro bono consulting in whatever field it needs and a Forum-planned joint event.
people
Feb. 9, 2016 10:07 am
‘An entrepreneur is a hustler’ — and other facts about minority entrepreneurship in Philadelphia
Is Philly the best place to be a minority entrepreneur? Yes and no — and it depends on how badly you want it.
results
Nov. 24, 2015 5:30 pm
How a city department is changing its STEM mentorship program for better impact
Iteration. Spearheaded by the Office of Innovation and Technology, the two-year-old program is adapting a national nonprofit's template to suit local students' needs.