people
Sep. 26, 2016 12:48 pm
Wharton’s impact investing guru Jacob Gray is returning to the private sector
Gray is heading to Center City wealth management firm Threshold Group, where he'll work as managing director of impact investing.
purpose
Sep. 26, 2016 10:15 am
Why Message Agency is taking home the Chamber’s inaugural ImpactPHL award
The social enterprise does web design for nonprofits and foundations. They'll take home the Chamber of Commerce's first award for social impact, named after Philly's new impact investing coalition.
people
Sep. 12, 2016 11:33 am
Scholly has a new celebrity ambassador with Philly roots
Actor Jesse Williams is the education startup's new chief brand ambassador.
funding
Sep. 1, 2016 12:07 pm
Azavea is trying to decide whether or not it should launch a nonprofit
The social enterprise needs a way to raise funds for community-facing initiatives such as OpenDataPhilly. Founder Robert Cheetham has some reservations about adding another nonprofit to a saturated sector.
purpose
Aug. 30, 2016 3:04 pm
Here’s why Bunker Labs PHL serves local veteran entrepreneurs like Sylvester Mobley
The incubator supports vets growing their own enterprises. As the Coded By Kids founder puts it, there's a certain sense of community that comes from working alongside people who've been through what you’ve been through.
purpose
Aug. 16, 2016 12:58 pm
Nyron Crawford wants to know who’s responsible for all this disparity
The Temple political science professor is studying political behavior, public policy and how people of color perceive the legitimacy of police and government.
method
Aug. 15, 2016 12:56 pm
Social intrapreneurs are changing business from the inside out
Here's how to foster innovative thinking within your existing social impact organization — and why it matters.
people
Aug. 11, 2016 12:45 pm
Urban Creators cofounder Alex Epstein is a national finalist for this social innovation fellowship
The 25-year old social entrepreneur is one of 11 finalists for the Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellowship in Chicago.
method
Aug. 10, 2016 9:12 am
I used to think yoga was for the birds. Then I tree posed with two social entrepreneurs
PLUSgives sells artisinal yoga mats, donating a portion of the proceeds to three local nonprofits. Here's how they're tweaking the traditional "buy one get one" model — with art and yoga.
results
Aug. 9, 2016 12:52 pm
ROAR for Good’s personal safety app is in beta mode
Test out the social enterprise's app, which features articles and resources focused on reducing sexual assaults.