Generocity’s goal is to illuminate and challenge our local philanthropic landscape; hold its leadership, practices, and successes, its members, and our community accountable; while offering insights and resources to help you understand “how local policy impacts issues and the needs of the local community,” which leaders are effectively “working to influence problems and solutions in Philadelphia,” and what “resources” are available to support you and our community.

We’re always looking for new voices to chronicle how social impact organizations are changing Philadelphia. Think: nonprofits, philanthropy, social enterprises, local government.

From investigative reporting and opinion pieces to crowdsourced solutions and advocacy, for 2025, Generocity will focus on the theme:

Democracy & Human Rights

As we enter 2026—the 250th anniversary of America’s founding – Generocity will dedicate this milestone year to exploring Democracy & Human Rights. Our storytelling will focus on what democracy means in practice: inclusion, participation, and shared governance. We will also highlight the human rights dimensions of equity, justice, economic opportunity, and community resilience.

In a year certain to bring profound change and rapid evolution, our editorial approach will remain flexible and responsive. Instead of assigning quarterly themes, we will focus on special series and community narratives that evolve with our region’s conversations and needs.

2026 Editorial Series

The Ledger  

A civic storytelling initiative that connects news and policy to the real-world choices, everyday behaviors, and lived experiences of Philadelphians. The Ledger explores how individuals, communities, and systems intersect – and how their connections shape the city we share.

Then & Elsewhere: Solutions for Now  

A multimedia series that looks to the past and to other places for inspiration – highlighting solutions from Philadelphia’s own history and from other cities that offer lessons for today’s local challenges.

Flourishing  

A yearlong series dedicated to fueling movement building and strengthening community organizing in Greater Philadelphia. Each quarter, Flourishing will document and amplify stories of youth thriving in the face of systemic barriers – elevating youth voices, highlighting grassroots efforts, and expanding civic awareness through investigative storytelling.

Monthly Publication Sequence

• Week 1 — The Ledger  
  •   Have a policy or program we should explore? Tell us about it below!

• Week 2 — Then & Elsewhere: Solutions for Now  
  •   Have a solution from history or another city worth spotlighting? Share it with us below!

• Week 3 — Community Narrative  
  •   Have a story that reflects your community’s experience or resilience? We would love to hear about it below!

• Week 4 — Flourishing 

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Interested in contributing ideas or writing an article that highlights the themes of the editorial calendar?

We’re looking for both reported stories (paid) and guest posts and opinion pieces from community leaders (not paid).

We’re particularly passionate about amplifying the voices of women, people of color and other underrepresented folks, so if that’s you, please reach out, even if you haven’t contributed professionally before.

Review our Generocity Story Guide first, then pitch us your ideas or just drop us a line letting us know you’re interested in writing for us and we’ll be in touch.

Learn more about Generocity’s ethics and content policies here.