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Matt Williams, born and raised in Philadelphia, is dedicated to working on data-based projects and enterprises. He serves as the Chief Technical Officer of Technical Difficulties AI. Matt and Keith Scott also created a non-profit called Philly Unlimited, an app-based organization that addresses those who are struggling with hunger, work desperation, and basic human needs […]
Join the Center for Social Impact Strategy (CSIS) virtually on July 29 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for our next virtual speaker series featuring Aida Mariam Davis (Aida D.), Chief People Officer of the Sierra Club. Register for the talk at: bit.ly/sprk24. She will discuss her new book, titled Kindred Creation. Author, organizer, and […]
Trish Adobea Tchume is a social and racial justice advocate, facilitator, and trainer. Formally, she serves as senior director of leadership research and practice for the Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, where she organizes the foundation’s learning and evaluation practices and connects grantees with emerging leadership approaches that prefigure a world where all of us thrive. […]
Announcing our September Speaker Series featuring Michael Kellerman! Join us virtually on September 30 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Register for the talk here: bit.ly/sprk24. This session will move beyond trends and data to use Philadelphia examples to explore systemic issues such as ineffective corporate controls, the limits of philanthropy, and inadequate Board governance. […]
Join us on October 28, 2024, for our virtual speaker series "The New Civic Commons: How Public Libraries Can Build Social Cohesion and Promote Civic Renewal" featuring Shamichael Hallman. You can register here: bit.ly/sprk24. America is facing an epidemic of loneliness and isolation, with troubling effects on our mental and physical health. We live in […]
We are excited to announce our virtual session on November 25 at 3 pm titled "Impactfully Leading Beyond the Numbers," featuring CSIS alumna Susan Ní Chríodáin. Register now at bit.ly/sprk24 ! We look forward to seeing you there! In the social impact space, where metrics and data drive decisions, it is crucial to remember that […]
Join the Center for Social Impact Strategy (CSIS) and Penn Center for Inclusive Innovation & Technology for our 2025 speaker series! Our first virtual event is on February 24 with Lina Pérez and Dan Lammot. They will present a live hands-on demo of b.world, an AI-powered impact measurement and storytelling app for social purpose organizations. To […]
Join us virtually on July 28 from 3-4:30 pm. Register at https://bit.ly/SPEAK25. David Rhode will discuss his book "Passion Isn't Enough: A Practical Guide for Nonprofit Leaders ". Participants will gain valuable insights into the role of the board, what nonprofit organizations should expect from their board members, and strategies for attracting and developing a […]
Our November speaker is The Rev. Dr. Charles(Chaz) L. Howard who serves as the University Chaplain and Vice President for Social Equity and Community at the University of Pennsylvania, his alma mater. Dr. Howard will be discussing his book titles "Uncovering Your Path". The book offers a helpful guide as readers venture to answer questions […]
Our December speaker is Ruth Jean-Marie founder and CEO of the August Project and Consulting Group. Ruth will speak on the current and potential roles of storytelling, virtual reality/tech, and empathy to create substantive impact. We will engage the duality of storytelling as a source of empathy and as a tool for social impact, wondering […]