360 PHLanthropy Civic Capital

Where does philanthropy need to go from here, where do we need to look for resources and partnerships and who all do we need to hold accountable to ensure our communities get the resources and impact they need?


Our theme for quarter 3 of 2020 is "Collective Impact" and on this episode, you will hear part of a panel conversation between Collective Impact leaders Otis Bullock|  Diversified Community Services, Chekemma Townsend | President & CEO Philadelphia Youth Network,  Dwayne Wharton | Founder & Senior Advisor Just Strategies, Founding Member Philly Black Giving Circle, and Leon Caldwell | Founder and Managing Partner of Ujima Developers, LLC, Board Chair of Community Transformation Partners, CDC, and founder of Strategic Learning Partners, LLC.

On this episode* of 360 PHLanthropy we are celebrating female leaders of change.  Joins us as we roundtable with Jasmine Sessoms and Erinn Corbett-Wright of She Can Win, as we discuss women we support, those that have supported women, and how we as mothers, spouses, and leaders make an impact.

She Can Win's mission is to recruit, educate, and support women who desire leadership roles in the civic space. Furthermore, to inspire young girls in future generations to soar and reach their full potential. The vision of She Can Win is to create parity in the political realm.

*This episode of 360 PHLanthropy was recorded several weeks prior to the Covd-19 crisis and shutdown. Please note that while we implored our listeners to get out to vote on April 28, as of today, lawmakers have pushed out primary elections back to June 2nd.

On this episode, we are sitting down with Michael O'Bryan,  Director of Learning at The Village of Arts and Humanities,  Urban Innovation Fellow at the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, and Founder of HD2 Solutions a Philadelphia based consultancy that draws on insights from the human sciences [ biology, cognitive science, human development, social science, adult learning… ] to help clients create the conditions for the flourishing of core human attributes and behavioral skills - creativity, resilience, empathy, and meaningful engagement.  Join us as we delve into what it means to be a philanthropist and how Social Justice and Human Development play a role in philanthropy.

On this episode of 360 PHLanthropy, we sit down with Sulaiman W. Rahman, the founder and chief executive officer of DiverseForce, a human capital solutions firm that specializes in diversity and inclusion, and aims to build robust pipelines of diverse talent for the future of work, entrepreneurship, and leadership across all sectors. Get to know Sulaiman and understand the importance of Diversity in your organization.

In this episode of 360 PHLanthropy, we are speaking with Malcolm Yates | Director of Engagement and Constituent Outreach for House Representative Mary Gay Scanlon. Join us as we learn about his journey into community engagement, the role of government in philanthropy, and how we can as community members and leaders and engage with our politicians for real and lasting change!

In this episode of 360 PHLanthropy, we are speaking with Michelle Currica | Grants and Operations Manager for the Samuel S. Fels Fund. Join us as we learn about her journey in philanthropy and what is next in her new beginning.

Learn about the Philadelphia Cultural Fund, an innovative community-grounded granting organization whose creation was advocated for by several Philadelphia Institutions including The City of Philadelphia, the Coalition of African American Cultural Organizations, the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and others. Also, get to know the Samuel S. Fels Fund and what drew Michelle to their mission and her focus on Trust-Based Philanthropy.