purpose
Sep. 12, 2022 7:15 am
We’re innovative changemakers. Why shouldn’t we fundraise the same way?
Philanthropitch Philadelphia returns Sept. 20. Here's ACHIEVEability Executive Director Jamila Harris-Morrison on why the live pitch competition is much more than that.
purpose
Oct. 4, 2021 11:26 am
We didn’t win Philanthropitch last year, but the journey was worth it
"Coming to an event like Philanthropitch puts you front and center in the middle of like-minded people working to make a difference in our region," says Hopeworks ED Dan Rhoton.
people
May 17, 2021 12:11 pm
A pitch with teeth: Local power couple to appear on the ‘Shark Tank’ season finale
The robotics dinosaur company founder "Dino Don" Lessem, and his wife, nonprofit fundraiser Valerie Jones, will pitch the sharks on Friday, May 21 on ABC.
purpose
Jun. 22, 2020 12:12 pm
Listen to the pitch, then cast your vote for one of seven local nonprofits
They are vying for support as Philanthropitch's national social impact fast pitch competition focuses on Philadelphia. Voting opens today.
funding
Jan. 17, 2020 6:03 pm
If your small-but-mighty nonprofit needs to grow, consider pitching
Matt Stephenson, the cofounder of Code2College, shares his experience participating in Philanthropitch: a fast-pitch competition for nonprofits coming to Philadelphia April 21.
purpose
Dec. 13, 2019 1:46 pm
9 takeaways from the Chamber’s speed pitching for nonprofits event
Four panelists were invited to give real-time feedback to members of four local nonprofits who were selected to pitch their next big projects.
results
Dec. 5, 2018 12:19 pm
4 projects from Good Pitch Local Philadelphia that could ‘change the world’
Or at least change Philly. Black and Brown Workers Cooperative, Media in Neighborhoods Group and other social impact orgs and filmmakers pitched to an audience for resources, funding and other support on Tuesday.
results
Nov. 30, 2018 11:06 am
The case against philanthrocapitalism
Keynote speaker Anand Giridharadas challenged corporate attempts to solve economic inequality at Temple University's recent summit — which also awarded $1,000 to students with socially conscious business pitches.
results
May 1, 2014 12:45 pm
Mobilize.org’s Philly Millennial Cohort Will Pitch Their Social Good Projects This Saturday
Mobilize.org‘s 13-week Moblizer Academy, which is designed to help millennials launch their own social good ventures, will wrap up with a Pitch Event on May 3 at Impact Hub. The event is modeled on a real-life pitch competition. The Mobilizer Academy consists of meetings with mentors, virtual training and classroom sessions that teach the basics of social entrepreneurship, […]