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.
method
Apr. 22, 2016 11:25 am
Here’s how West Philly’s pay-what-you-can restaurant will work
EAT (Everyone At the Table) Cafe suggests a price for patrons -- but they don't have to pay it. The nonprofit restaurant's existence will depend on the good will of its community.
results
Apr. 21, 2016 12:36 pm
Here’s why Media Mobilizing Project’s first crowdfunding campaign failed
A too-ambitious $20K goal and the wrong crowdfunding platform were two reasons why the nonprofit bailed on its Kickstarter campaign. Here's what it learned in the process.
funding
Apr. 21, 2016 8:33 am
Hey, nonprofits — don’t underestimate mobile giving
Data shows people love to donate via text.
purpose
Apr. 15, 2016 12:53 pm
Hack against gun violence or for womens’ health this weekend
Two cities, two hackathons, one weekend. Here's what you need to know.
funding
Apr. 14, 2016 12:50 pm
Money attracts more money: How this early childhood education program landed almost $2M
Parent-Child Home Program will replicate its model in Philadelphia, thanks to a round of fundraising led by GreenLight Fund.
funding
Apr. 12, 2016 8:42 am
4 Philly projects just won the largest chunk of Knight Cities Challenge grants
Local civic innovators snagged $873,364 from Knight's $5 million pool and tied with Detroit for the highest number of projects funded.
method
Apr. 4, 2016 10:33 am
Here’s how PennFuture is tweaking its focus
It's not a "shift," per se, but the advocacy organization will be focusing on providing the average citizen with an entry point for engagement with environmental policy.
method
Mar. 23, 2016 9:33 am
PhilaU’s Strategic Design MBA program offers design consulting to local orgs
Enrollment is now open. Seven organizations in the nonprofit and public sectors have benefitted so far.
method
Mar. 7, 2016 2:39 pm
Here are two approaches to using real estate for social impact
Whether you're for-profit or nonprofit, putting power back into the hands of the community is key.