Media

Recent TV, Radio, Speeches and Columns

Greg Werkheiser authors a column entitled "Free Talent Is High-Octane for Nova Nonprofits" for the Chronicle Newspapers of Northern Virginia, May 29, 2008, discussing the value of free talent to the nonprofit sector. Here.

Greg Werkheiser delivers a presentation entitled, "Accelerating Greg WerkheiserSocial Entrepreneurship Education in Virginia"
to SCHEV's Instructional Programs Advisory Committtee and Private College Advisory Board, May 12, 2008, discussing the social entreprenuership education movement within the academy. Here.

Greg Werkheiser authors a column entitled "Nonprofits May Need to Merge In Order to Survive and Thrive" for the Chronicle Newspapers of Northern Virginia, April 30, 2008, discussing the power of nonprofit mergers to improve service delivery to citizens. Here.

Greg Werkheiser authors a column entitled “Nonprofits Need to Flex Their Political Muscle” for the Chronicle Newspapers of Northern Virginia, March 5, 2008, discussing the need for nonprofits to engage in permissible political advocacy in support of long term solutions to intractable social problems. Here.

Greg Werkheiser delivers the keynote address at the Hampton Roads Institute for Nonprofit Leadership Conference, Norfolk, Virginia, February 27, 2008.

Greg Werkheiser delivers remarks entitled “The Voice of the Phoenix,” to Mary Baldwin University faculty, students and staff, January 28, 2008.

Greg Werkheiser authors a column entitled “Social Entrepreneurship: Doing Good While Doing Well” for the Chronicle Newspapers of Northern Virginia, January 8, 2008, describing ways in which nonprofits can use earned-income to sustain their work. Here.

Greg Werkheiser is a guest on Comcast Cable, “Virginia Report” Channel 28, Reston, December 19, 2007, discussing the Phoenix Project’s mission and programs. Here. (80MB Download)

Greg Werkheiser is a guest on "Charlottesville—Right Now"
NewsRadio 1070 WINA, December 19, 2007, discussing the publication of Educating for Democracy by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a book that endorses the effectiveness of civic education programs designed by Mr. Werkheiser for the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia. Here.

Greg Werkheiser authors a column entitled “Northern Virginia Nonprofits Face Leadership Gap,” for the Chronicle Newspapers of Northern Virginia, November 29, 2007, describing several challenges nonprofits throughout Virginia face in the next several years. Here.

Greg Werkheiser delivers remarks at the event launching Connect Southside, December 6, 2007, on how nonprofits can sustain themselves through partnership and social enterprise. (Forthcoming)

Greg Werkheiser delivers the Opening Remarks for the 2007 Governor’s Housing Conference in Roanoke, November 14th. Here.

Greg Werkheiser is a guest on "Charlottesville—Right Now"
NewsRadio 1070 WINA, November 30, 2006, discussing the shortage of executives to run Virginia’s non-profit sector. Here.

In the News

Community Efforts Pick Part of Petersburg Clean, Progress-Index, May 19, 2008

Report Urges New Role for Government in Solving Social Problems, CSRWire, April 30, 2008

Social Entrepreneurs: Here's What They Can Do, Letter to the Editor, New York Times, March 25, 2008

Warner visits Petersburg, praises nonprofit work, Progress-Index, February 27, 2008

Phoenix Project spreading its wings in Petersburg, Progress-Index, February 4, 2008

Phoenix Project Rises on Student Optimism, Energy, Mary Baldwin News, January 25, 2008

The Phoenix Project, College Republican Federation of Virginia Blog, January 6, 2008

Alumnus Chosen for Phoenix Project - Bridgewater College Alumni Magazine, Fall 2007

Local nonprofits awarded $1.5 million - Progress-Index, October 26, 2007

Phoenix Project: Social entrepreneurs see change - William and Mary News, August 14, 2007

Advancing social entrepreneurship in the Commonwealth - Fall 2007 Newsletter, Office of Community and Capacity Building, Virginia Department of Housing

Duck race includes Tri-City volunteers, sponsors and filmmakers - Progress-Index, August 3, 2007

Mark Warner Headlines Phoenix Project Panel Luncheon - Mount Vernon Voice, August 3, 2007

Phoenix Project seeks 'social entrepreneurs' - The Fairfax County Times, August 1, 2007

Phoenix Project focuses on searching for intelligence right here in Virginia - Progress-Index Editorial, July 31, 2007

Second Annual City Soul - Progress-Index, July 18, 2007

Phoenix Project hosting second City Soul - Progress-Index, July 13, 2007

The Phoenix Project trains the next generation of nonprofit leaders - Summer 2007 Newsletter, Office of Community and Capacity Building, Virginia Department of Housing

Letter to the Editor, Progress-Index, July 7, 2007 from the Students of the Phoenix Project

Phoenix Project returns for second summer - Progress-Index, July 1, 2007

Phoenix Project acts as intermediary - Progress-Index Special Edition, April 22, 2007

Phoenix Project Brings Student Volunteers to Petersburg - Progress-Index, April 5, 2007

VSU painting job shows that these kids are all right - Progress-Index Editorial, February 9, 2007

VSU students spruce up HOPE Center - Progress-Index, February 6, 2007

VSU conducts first joint event with Phoenix Project - Progress-Index, November 19, 2006

VSU will partner with Phoenix Project - Progress-Index, November 16, 2006

The Phoenix Returns - Progress-Index, October 21, 2006

Students with the Phoenix Project Return to Petersburg - Progress-Index, October 16, 2006

City Soul Searching: The Phoenix Project gathering excites residents to get involved - Progress-Index, August 7, 2006

Petersburg Rising: The Phoenix Project impacts a city - William & Mary News, July 28, 2006

Letter to the Editor, Progress-Index, July 2, 2006 from the Students of the Phoenix Project

Phoenix Project will help Petersburg rise - Progress-Index Editorial, June 28, 2006

Phoenix Project Rises - Progress-Index, June 25, 2006

Law Students Win Awards - William and Mary News, May 18, 2006

Press Releases

Statewide Nonprofit Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship Program Kicks off in Petersburg, June 10, 2008 

Governor Kaine, Lt. Governor Bolling Accelerate Social Entrepreneurship in Virginia, March 12, 2008

Former Governor Warner Meets with Petersburg Community Leaders, February 22, 2008

Phoenix Project Builds Capacity in Petersburg, January 9, 2008

The Phoenix Project Invites the Community to Second Annual City Soul, July 11, 2007

Phoenix Project Nonprofit Leadership Program Students Kick Off Summer Outreach to Petersburg, June 27, 2007

VSU Students Help Preserve the Halifax Triangle in Petersburg, May 19, 2007

William and Mary Students Travel to Petersburg for Spring Break, March 22, 2007

Phoenix Project to Launch Virginia's First Statewide Program for Future Nonprofit Leaders, February 12, 2007

Phoenix Project Hosts Day of Service for Virginia State University Students in Petersburg, January 29, 2007

Virginia State University Joins Phoenix Project Partnership in Petersburg, November 15, 2006

Phoenix Project Hosts Fall Break Service Trip in Petersburg, October 16, 2006

The Phoenix Project Presents "City Soul," July 28, 2006

Phoenix Project Launches Pilot Program in Petersburg, June 19, 2006

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