people
Jun. 27, 2016 3:11 pm
Rising Sons cofounder Alex Peay is now an Echoing Green fellow
The social entrepreneur is a Black Male Achievement Fellow with the 30-year-old nonprofit, which provides programs and funding to help social change agents scale their initiatives.
people
Jun. 27, 2016 8:37 am
How Pa. Housing Alliance’s new executive director plans to build on the org’s successes
Phyllis Chamberlain thinks homelessness can be solved -- it just takes getting people "excited" about making an impact on it while remaining "practical."
funding
Jun. 15, 2016 11:23 am
An Allentown nonprofit won $100K to put on a statewide sustainable energy conference
Sustainable Energy Fund will hold Energypath 2016 at State College in July, topped off with award presentations for energy design conference Energy Sprout.
funding
Jun. 9, 2016 12:42 pm
PhillyCAM is launching a radio station but needs another $20K to operate it
Because the nonprofit's funding is designated to its cable station, they've launched a crowdfunding campaign to get operations going for the new 106.5 WPPM.
funding
Jun. 9, 2016 8:52 am
Why NASCAR’s Jimmie Johnson will sport an ArtWell logo on his helmet in August
The nonprofit won $25K for public school programming in a national competition held by the racecar driver's foundation. Plus, the nonprofit's poetry team is competing in Philly Youth Poetry Movement's finals this week.
results
Jun. 8, 2016 12:41 pm
Philadelphia funders need to ‘step up and lead their colleagues’
Philanthropy Network Executive Director Maari Porter calls the network's Sparking Solutions report a "snapshot" of where regional foundation investments have been targeted.
method
May 25, 2016 9:08 am
How Bethesda Project is measuring its impact on homelessness
The "last resort" nonprofit uses some interesting metrics to measure the impact of its three-pronged approach.
people
May 23, 2016 12:33 pm
Arts + Biz Council is honoring two Philly legends tomorrow
Former Gov. Ed Rendell and The Roots' frontman Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter will be receiving awards for their contributions to art and culture.
method
May 20, 2016 12:49 pm
The social impact community needs more entry points like this
Wonky terms and concepts are a barrier to access. First, let's get interested parties familiar with terms like 'social entrepreneurship.'
people
May 19, 2016 12:36 pm
Here’s what ex-Pew director Mike Dahl is bringing to Broad Street Ministry’s table
After 15 years with Pew's Philadelphia program, Dahl will bring a data-driven rigor to the social services provider.
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