ImpactED Blog

At ImpactED, we are passionate about working with mission-driven organizations to respond to the needs and goals of the communities they serve. We know we have a responsibility to examine our practices to ensure that decisions affecting communities reflect the perspectives and challenges of the people living in those communities, particularly those who have historically been excluded from the process. 

After the last year and a half, the whole world is tired. Adam Grant recently wrote an article in the NY Times putting a name to what so many of us are feeling - “languishing”. It’s not quite burnout or depression, but somewhere between, where your motivation is dulled and you feel somewhat aimless.

Over the last year, public and social sector leaders took courageous steps in the face of uncertainty and crisis. They responded to a growing need among the communities they serve and diminishing resources to meet that need.

Read more about organizations’ experience in Cohort 2 of Social Impact Collaborative (SIC).

ImpactED works with dozens of organizations in the local area that rely on funding support to assist Philadelphia’s underrepresented communities.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve yet again witnessed unmistakable evidence of racism and systemic oppression in America. We are enraged by the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Rayshard Brooks, and countless other Black lives that have been lost due to generations of systemic racism and police violence. 

Over the past two months, we’ve shared our weekly ‘Top 5’ series which highlights ideas and insights for organizations and community members navigating the effects of Covid-19 in our City.

Sound and resilient leadership is critical to the success and health of organizations in this unprecedented time.

Today, we bring you another installment of our Top 5 blog series: 5 Stories of Impact from DiverseForce On Boards (DFOB) leaders.

Today, we bring you another installment of our Top 5 blog series: Top 5 Resources for Advancing Equity During COVID-19 and Beyond.