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Joshua Aaron Murphy

Joshua Aaron Murphy

Creating Social Impact from the Bottom Up

The last eight months or so have been quite interesting. Running my own social impact agency, IdeasFWD, and cultivating new relationships…

Aug 13, 2019

Creating Social Impact from the Bottom Up

Aug 13, 2019

Joshua Aaron Murphy

Democratizing Philanthropy

One of the core privileges of philanthropy is its ability to bring disparate, but equally motivated partners and voices to the table to…

Oct 14, 2018

Oct 14, 2018

Joshua Aaron Murphy

Losing a Hero

My middle brother, Joe, was always a strong, natural born leader. People always gravitated to him because of his wide smile, energetic…

Jul 18, 2018

Losing a Hero

Jul 18, 2018

Joshua Aaron Murphy

So what’s next?

Soon after I decided that it was time to leave my current position with Co-Impact and the Rockefeller Foundation I begin telling close…

Jun 4, 2018

So what’s next?

Jun 4, 2018

Joshua Aaron Murphy

A Call to Action: Focus on Community Actors in a Time of Political and Social Peril

As we enter a new uncertain political age that will undoubtedly have major implications for social and civil policies, what should we be…

Jan 12, 2017

Jan 12, 2017

Joshua Aaron Murphy

Engaging Next Generation Innovators in America’s Cities

Millennials are the largest generation in America, and — according to a recent Pew Research Center study — they are also the most diverse…

Aug 13, 2016

Engaging Next Generation Innovators in America’s Cities

Aug 13, 2016

Joshua Aaron Murphy

A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just.

One of the most poignant quotes from Pope Francis during his U.S. tour occurred during his visit to the Curran-Fromhold Correctional…

Sep 28, 2015

A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just.

Sep 28, 2015

Joshua Aaron Murphy

Can Mark Zuckerberg Redefine Philanthropy for a New Generation?

When we consider the history of strategic giving, John D. Rockefeller — one of the key founders of modern day philanthropy — stands out as…

Mar 12, 2015

Can Mark Zuckerberg Redefine Philanthropy for a New Generation?

Mar 12, 2015

Joshua Aaron Murphy

Building Your Own Brand to Make Change

You are your own brand.

Dec 12, 2014

Dec 12, 2014

Joshua Aaron Murphy

America Can and Must Do Better

There are a lot of issues that sadden me. Clearly there is a systemic mistrust (well placed) of law enforcement and the criminal justice…

Nov 25, 2014

Nov 25, 2014

Joshua Aaron Murphy

Joshua Aaron Murphy

Former AD for the Prez @RockefellerFdn and Co-Impact. @CityYearDC @amprog @dcpublicschools @BPC_Bipartisan Alum #Policy #SocialChange #Biz @UofTampa grad

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