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Experiments in the Innovation Lab
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
HealthSpark's Innovation Lab grants support R&D for Montco health and human service nonprofits to test ideas and pilot projects that strengthen the county's safety net system.
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Where Does Your Cash Sleep at Night?
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
For foundations not sure how to get started with impact or mission-aligned investing, a first step is to look for opportunities in their own backyard by investing in CDFIs and supporting a local social enterprise.
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Using Public Data to Advance Philanthropy
Monday, August 12, 2019
Many philanthropist struggle to find reliable data to inform their giving. This new blog series will explore stories of impact easily told through data.
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Funder/Nonprofit Happy Hour: Connecting the PEOPLE behind the roles
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Happy hour event seeks to help change the funder-nonprofit dynamic for the better.
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Igniting the Power in Community
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
As we prepare for the 2019 SPARX Conference on October 31, we asked members of our Conference Planning Committee to reflect on the meaning of "community."
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Donor Collaboration: How NPT Philanthropists are Working Together to Increase Impact
Monday, October 21, 2019
Donor collaboratives are being used to fund creative solutions to some of today’s most complex social problems.
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3 Questions with Liz Dozier
Friday, October 25, 2019
In this brief Q&A, 2019 SPARX Conference lunch keynote speaker Liz Dozier shares a few thoughts on philanthropy, community and the power to drive change.
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Is Your Organization Prepared for a Major Market Shift?
Monday, November 4, 2019
Periods of stability are the perfect time to assess risk and initiate transition planning, leadership succession or consider changing an investment strategy.
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ComNet19: Lessons on Building a Community of Communicators
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
The Communications Network's annual gathering offers some lessons on how to create and support an inclusive community.
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SPARX 2019: Liz Dozier on Making an Impact
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
At SPARX 2019, Liz Dozier talked about her journey from a troubled Chicago school to social-impact investing and shared lessons for social justice-minded do-gooders on what worked and what didn’t.
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