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Giving with meaning
Giving with meaning is the tag line for my company, harp-weaver LLC. I often think about how you define the “meaning” that guides one’s...
Teresa Araco Rodgers
Apr 24, 20122 min read
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SOE Philly
On February 23rd I attended SOE Philly presented by Watershed Capital Group and Delaware Valley Grantmakers. SOE stands for Sustainable...
Teresa Araco Rodgers
Mar 26, 20124 min read
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The What and How of Community Impact
Check out the latest edition of the Philadelphia Social Innovations Journal which was released today. The edition focuses on Innovations...
Teresa Araco Rodgers
Mar 26, 20122 min read
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Community Innovations and Impact – PSIJ
I recently attended Philadelphia Social Innovations Journal forum focusing on Community Innovations and Impact in healthcare, criminal...
Teresa Araco Rodgers
Mar 18, 20122 min read
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Strategic Philanthropy in the New "Normal"
I sat in on a webinar presentation today hosted by Guidestar. The speakers defined what they refer to as the new “normal.” 800 people...
Teresa Araco Rodgers
Jan 25, 20122 min read
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Woman & Giving
Night Out With Meaning: Women & Giving Be inspired through storytelling. Night Out With Meaning: Women & Giving is a series of evenings...
Teresa Araco Rodgers
Jan 19, 20121 min read
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The R-Word
This was originally posted by my friend, Abigail Sandler. Abby’s beloved sister, Aimee, was profoundly developmental and physically...
Teresa Araco Rodgers
Jan 13, 20123 min read
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DVG: Holding Together in High-Wire Times
Last week I attended the Delaware Valley Grantmakers fall conference. Harp-weaver was also a co-sponsor for the event with Phillips...
Teresa Araco Rodgers
Nov 10, 20111 min read
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Latest Edition of the Philadelphia Social Innovations Journal
The fall edition of the Philadelphia Social Innovations Journal was released yesterday. This edition is focused on innovations in public...
Teresa Araco Rodgers
Sep 28, 20111 min read
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Latest Edition of the Philadelphia Social Innovations Journal
The fall edition of the Philadelphia Social Innovations Journal was released yesterday. This edition is focused on innovations in public...
Teresa Araco Rodgers
Sep 28, 20111 min read
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Hunger Symposium
Today I attended Philabundance’s Hunger Symposium. The harsh reality is that more people are struggling to get by and put food on their...
Teresa Araco Rodgers
Sep 23, 20112 min read
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PSIJ Health Edition Launch
Philadelphia Social Innovations Journal welcomes you at an informational evening to celebrate the launch of the fall special Health...
Teresa Araco Rodgers
Aug 26, 20111 min read
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Become a Smart Donor
Have you ever given to a nonprofit organization and were not entirely sure how your contribution was used? Are the nonprofit...
Teresa Araco Rodgers
Aug 23, 20111 min read
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Do More Than Give
Do More Than Give by Crutchfield, Kania and Kramer is about catalytic philanthropy. The idea behind catalytic philanthropy starts with...
Teresa Araco Rodgers
Jul 7, 20112 min read
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The Philanthropy Column
The latest edition of The Philadelphia Social Innovations Journal has been released! The Summer edition focuses on Partnerships Toward...
Teresa Araco Rodgers
Jun 16, 20111 min read
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First Loan to a Kiva Borrower
I just made my first loan through Kiva (www.kiva.org). I lent money to a woman farmer named Maricel. Marciel lives in the Philippines...
Teresa Araco Rodgers
May 31, 20112 min read
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Bolder Giving: Great Teleconference with Diane Feeney
I participated in a teleconference call today sponsored by Bolder Giving and featuring Diane Feeney. Diane’s father is Chuck Feeney, the...
Teresa Araco Rodgers
May 26, 20112 min read
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Philadelphia Social Innovations Journal: Spring Edition
The Philadelphia Social Innovations Journal edition “Innovations in Education” featuring over 50 local, regional, and national...
Teresa Araco Rodgers
Mar 23, 20111 min read
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Japan and Catastrophic Gifting
We’ve all been captivated and struck by the devastation in Japan. Glued to our televisions and computers we can’t help but watch and...
Teresa Araco Rodgers
Mar 16, 20112 min read
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Some nice press
harp-weaver LLC was just featured in Chestnut Hill magazine, Life on the Hill. It provides a good overview of services provided and bit...
Teresa Araco Rodgers
Mar 2, 20111 min read
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