people
May 23, 2018 12:47 pm
Stoneleigh Fellow Kee Tobar’s work in LGBTQ youth homelessness is personal
"I do this work simply to see mirrors of myself, in the queer and poor youth that I serve, not only survive but also thrive," said the attorney, who's spending the 2017-2019 fellowship cycle at Community Legal Services' Youth Justice Project.
funding
Apr. 27, 2018 1:17 pm
Meet PhilaImpact Fund, Philadelphia’s new place-based impact investment fund
The joint initiative from Reinvestment Fund and The Philadelphia Foundation will finance neighborhood development projects in low-income communities.
purpose
Apr. 17, 2018 11:48 am
This new mapping tool from Drexel researchers can make it easier for Philly nonprofits to collaborate
ImpactView features data on 2,327 nonprofits plus the demographics of their surrounding communities.
funding
Apr. 12, 2018 11:00 am
William Penn Foundation just pumped $42M into watershed protection
The benefitting Delaware River Watershed Initiative addresses the sources of pollution that affect the water quality of the rivers and streams from which over 5 percent of the U.S. population gets its drinking water.
method
Apr. 10, 2018 8:00 am
New Americans Campaign is helping more Philadelphians apply for citizenship
The national initiative has been fighting naturalization barriers — and now Philly joins its ranks.
funding
Mar. 22, 2018 9:55 am
Why Bartol Foundation calls its funding partnership with Small But Mighty Arts a ‘win-win’
The funder is distributing micro-grants for teaching artists through the volunteer-run nonprofit. It's a partnership of missions and shared resources.
results
Mar. 21, 2018 12:45 pm
Philadelphia Reentry Coalition has finally released cohesive recidivism data
Two years in the making and the numbers have arrived from the criminal justice collective. What’s been the hold up and what does it all mean?
method
Mar. 12, 2018 7:20 am
Nonprofit social enterprises should partner to amplify impact
Cross-promotional partnerships are an effective way to pool resources and more, writes Career Wardrobe Executive Director Sheri Cole.
results
Dec. 3, 2017 9:31 pm
What a North Philly film 10 years in the making can teach about building relationships
Jonathan Olshefski spent nearly a decade filming the lives of Christopher “Quest” Rainey and his family for his first documentary feature. Here are some resulting lessons on getting a community's story right.
method
Oct. 4, 2017 1:18 pm
Snag a Fels Lab grad student for your next nonprofit consulting project
The Fels Institute of Government program is connecting its students to local orgs and city agencies to work on policy, strategic planning and other projects as part of their capstones or internships.