people
Sep. 14, 2021 1:20 pm
Tell us: Who has real impact in the region’s nonprofit sector?
Our inaugural RealLIST Impact will honor community members who solve problems and build solutions — sometimes from scratch and against all odds.
purpose
Nov. 30, 2020 9:07 am
Wanted: Volunteers
When COVID-19 hit, hidden in the steady stream of dire public health news was the fact that volunteerism was flatlining. Many organizations that rely on volunteers have been significantly impacted.
purpose
Jun. 9, 2020 2:12 pm
How to keep your donors and supporters engaged during the transition from pandemic to ‘new normal’
"Despite all the uncertainty in the world, your supporters have not stopped believing in what you do. People are still wondering how they can help, so let them know," says columnist Krys Sipple.
purpose
Jan. 31, 2020 8:55 am
Let’s be real, sometimes getting four rooms painted by a group of volunteers can cost more than help
"The time, effort, and materials that go into coordinating a successful volunteer day that is meaningful for the volunteers has tangible value," says columnist Valerie Johnson.
purpose
Jan. 28, 2020 1:57 pm
New nonprofit connects life science pros to poverty-fighting volunteer opps
The tie makes sense because, as Life Science Cares Philadelphia's Peter Wolf puts it, those working in the industry "are used to dealing with those large, challenging issues."
funding
Aug. 16, 2018 12:45 pm
You don’t need Lenfest wealth to make a difference
Fundraisers: Stop spending time strategizing about how you might be able to get to those bigwigs who have already committed the bulk of their giving to other nonprofits, and start paying attention to the next generation of philanthropists.
method
May 18, 2015 2:30 pm
NPQ Wants to Know How Your Nonprofit Does More with Less
Nonprofit Quarterly, which provides credible, research-based articles for nonprofits about management and governance, is putting together an article on what nonprofits can do to save money while at the same time improving their reach and quality. The publication is looking to hear from nonprofits who have taken measures or redesigned what they have done in […]
results
Feb. 13, 2015 11:31 am
Campaign for Working Families helps Philadelphia’s low-income residents get their taxes done for free
When taxes are done correctly, the result for low-income residents can mean valuable tax credits and refunds that go a long way in a family’s annual budget. For instance, the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a tax credit that helps qualifying individuals (in 2014, those who earned less than $52,427 who are married and […]