method
Jul. 21, 2016 12:01 pm
ImpactPHL just launched and here’s the first thing it needs to do
Get more diversity in the room.
people
Jul. 14, 2016 12:45 pm
El Sawyer’s TED talk about his time in prison will wake you up
For eight years, the Media in Neighborhoods Group cofounder's name was DC-3617.
people
Jul. 13, 2016 3:05 pm
Here are your SustainPHL 2016 nominees
It's Green Philly Company's inaugural award series, presented by Philly's "Mother of Sustainability" Judy Wicks and featuring all your local sustainability faves.
results
Jul. 1, 2016 12:56 pm
What Philly’s absence from a national study on social enterprise hubs says about us
Philadelphia's social impact ecosystem missed out being ranked as a hub due to a community disconnect. Here's what needs to happen next.
people
Jun. 27, 2016 3:11 pm
Rising Sons cofounder Alex Peay is now an Echoing Green fellow
The social entrepreneur is a Black Male Achievement Fellow with the 30-year-old nonprofit, which provides programs and funding to help social change agents scale their initiatives.
funding
Jun. 15, 2016 11:42 am
How the heavy hitters behind the newly formed ImpactPHL want to revolutionize capitalism
It's an organization two years in the making, comprised of big-name partners dedicated to rallying the region around impact investing. It's not a fund, but it's definitely good news for social entrepreneurs.
method
Jun. 8, 2016 3:16 pm
4 things innovators should keep in mind when working in marginalized communities
If the community isn't yours, there are certain questions you should ask yourself before launching your project.
purpose
Jun. 6, 2016 12:43 pm
Your ideal entrepreneurship mentor could be in Hyderabad, India
Askmentor, an India-based online platform that connects budding entrepreneurs with seasoned professionals, is coming to Philly, thanks to a local activist who's pushing for inclusivity in the tech scene.
method
May 20, 2016 12:49 pm
The social impact community needs more entry points like this
Wonky terms and concepts are a barrier to access. First, let's get interested parties familiar with terms like 'social entrepreneurship.'
people
May 13, 2016 12:49 pm
How this young changemaker perceives Philly’s social impact space
"I thought I had a really good idea of what I was stepping into," said GoodCompany Ventures' Devon Sanford. "Eight months down the road, it’s hilarious how little I knew about it."