In this report, Paul J. H. Schoemaker and George S. Day, research faculty at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and Sam Gill, Vice President of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, examine the ability of foundations to detect and respond to early signals of threats and opportunities.
In this post, Knight Foundation's Patrick Morgan reflects on the role of public spaces in creating more informed and engaged communities, and how recent investments in Philadelphia are creating deeper connections between people and their city and fostering greater community connection, trust and involvement.
The Philadelphia Foundation and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation are once again partnering to bring On the Table to Greater Philadelphia.
Ellen Hwang will join the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as the program director based in Philadelphia.
Nine projects will use Knight support to foster resident engagement and equity in Philadelphia neighborhoods.
Knight Foundation announced their latest commitment of $1 million to help Code for America Brigades in cities where Knight operates — including Philadelphia — to build sustainable business models for civic technology.
Local makers receive funding and coaching for second round consideration in new entrepreneur-in-residence program.
