purpose
Oct. 18, 2021 2:21 pm
The uncomfortable truth: Confronting cultural inequities in grantmaking
When the Arts & Science Council of Charlotte-Mecklenberg, NC released its inaugural cultural equity report earlier this year, the reaction from legacy cultural organizations was startling, says guest columnist Krista Terrell.
purpose
Aug. 25, 2021 1:52 pm
New report calls for youth-centric approaches to policy
"How the Pandemic Response Has Failed Young People and What We Need to Thrive" was co-written and researched by three members of the Youth Action Board of Community Legal Services.
purpose
May 3, 2021 3:59 pm
Updated report on gender diversity of eds and meds boards shows some gains
But racial diversity remains "dire," according to the latest update of 2019 census of board members of the 50 largest nonprofit medical and educational institutions in Greater Philadelphia by the Women's Nonprofit Leadership Initiative.
purpose
Nov. 13, 2020 11:00 am
Report finds CDCs produce $5.4 billion of economic growth in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations released a report in October examining the economic impact of local community development corporations.
results
Oct. 24, 2016 9:53 am
Over 22K children in Philly’s suburbs are experiencing deep poverty
Two reports of a series of five from Public Citizens For Children and Youth show more children in Delaware, Montgomery, Chester and Bucks counties are experiencing economic hardship now than they were during the Great Recession.
results
Jun. 2, 2016 12:29 pm
Fairmount CDC just released a report on its neighborhoods’ health
The community development corporation has been working for the past six months to determine which businesses might do best on its main commercial stretches.
results
May 25, 2016 3:24 pm
Drexel’s Center for Hunger-Free Communities just published a study on childhood food insecurity and trauma
Children who are experiencing potentially traumatic events such as abuse or the incarceration of a parent are more likely to live in food-insecure households.
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. 24, 2016 3:20 pm
Here’s the social and economic impact of Philly’s transit systems
It's not all that bad, according to AllTransit's analysis of SEPTA, Amtrak, NJ Transit, Peter Pan and Port Authority.
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.