Updated 2/24/2017 Impact investments are investments made with the goal of both a financial and a social return. In this series, we will be…
See event detailsInvesting for Impact: Using a Gender Lens in Public Equity
Four things you can do to support refugees
photo from Asylum Access by Kate Hovde On January 27th, 2017, the president of the United States issued an Executive Order restricting access to...
See event details
Reducing Gun Violence: An Unusual New Partnership
By Kate Hovde Gun-related violence is a significant public health issue in the U.S.: in 2014, the latest year for which data are available,…
See event detailsTop 10 Social Issues for the President’s First 100 Days
As the only university-based center focused on how philanthropy can attain greater social impact, CHIP is deeply invested in education, for both Penn students…
See event detailsComing in 2017: Updated guidance on student success
In our annual High Impact Giving Guide, we talked about what’s in store for CHIP in 2017. First up is Molly Sinderbrand, our postdoc…
See event detailsGiving with Impact this Holiday Season
Around the world, the end of the year marks a time of reflection, celebration, and giving. In the US, the last three months of…
See event detailsSomething new from Pathways to Housing PA
Pathways to Housing PA provides housing and treatment for chronically homeless Philadelphians with drug addiction and multiple other disabilities, as featured in our 2016…
See event detailsGiving Tuesday: a Q&A
Move aside Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It’s time for Giving Tuesday. Since 2012, the growing movement known as Giving Tuesday has captured worldwide attention- and…
See event detailsLet’s Can the Cans – A High Impact Way to Address Hunger in the U.S.
Thanksgiving is around the corner, which in the U.S. means the start of the traditional season for addressing the needs of vulnerable families, especially…
See event detailsEmpowering low-income young adults to earn a living wage
This blog is part of our 2016 High Impact Giving Guide spotlight series. Now in its sixth year, the guide is a resource for…
See event details