funding
Jun. 1, 2016 12:36 pm
How can you know the nonprofit you’re giving to is legit?
It can be tricky to know whether the nonprofit you're supporting is using your money wisely. Here's how to do your research to find out.
method
Apr. 26, 2016 2:57 pm
3 reasons why nonprofits should care about the city’s export plan
The Greater Philadelphia Export Plan needs to involve more than just international businesses. Here's how nonprofits factor in.
results
Apr. 18, 2016 8:49 am
This 20-year-old industry has a branding problem
Community development financial institutions need to attract a new generation of investors. A new Opportunity Finance Network report suggests they adopt fintech or the impact investor brand.
funding
Mar. 17, 2016 2:34 pm
These 4 nonprofits are padding their pockets with millennial money
The Spruce Foundation, Philly's next generation-led, all-volunteer foundation, just granted a total of $20K to four organizations doing "innovative work."
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Feb. 17, 2016 12:29 pm
How to Give: How can my startup work charitable giving into the workplace?
In How to Give, local philanthropy wizard Lansie Sylvia answers readers' questions about millennials, philanthropy and engaging the next generation of givers.
funding
Feb. 5, 2016 10:35 am
This study says giving will rise 2.6% in 2016
But it could rise more if charities get millennials on board.
funding
Feb. 3, 2016 11:50 am
Ask a Millennial Philanthropist: How can I work philanthropy into my everyday financial life?
In Ask a Millennial Philanthropist, local philanthropy wizard Lansie Sylvia answers readers' questions about both being a millennial philanthropist and engaging with them.
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Jun. 24, 2015 12:07 pm
Surprise! (Not Really) Millennials Get Involved When Their Friends and Bosses Do Too
There are an estimated 55,727,000 managers in the U.S. over the age of 20, and 30,230,000 Millennial employees born between 1980 and 2000 in the U.S. according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 2014 Giving USA report noted that the United States gave an an estimated $358.38 billion to charity in 2014 and saw […]
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Jan. 30, 2015 11:27 am
To Engage Millennials, the Spruce Foundation Hosts Education-Themed Scavenger Hunt
Next Thursday, the Spruce Foundation is hosting a scavenger hunt at the National Liberty Museum, the second in a series of fundraising engagement events designed to appeal to its millennial base and reach new stakeholders. Each of Spruce Foundation’s four grantmaking areas — education, health & wellness, arts and LGBTQ issues — are tied to […]
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Sep. 15, 2014 10:38 am
Looking Ahead, the Spruce Foundation Revamps Events, Streamlines Grantmaking
The Spruce Foundation, an all-volunteer grantmaking organization led by millennials, is preparing to overhaul its programming and events. Formed in 2007 by a group of high school friends interested in giving back, Spruce has formalized over the years. It now awards $5,000 each to four nonprofits serving youth in core issue areas — health & wellness, […]