The Rise of Evidence-Based Grantmaking
We are in the midst of a revolution in philanthropy.
Sectors - Articles
Four Ways to Create a Successful Nonprofit Career Path
A few ideas to consider if you’re trying to figure out how to create your own path.
Podcast
Beth Kanter - Activating Philanthropy Through Social Media
How can nonprofits leverage social media technology such as Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, and blogs to support philanthropy? In this audio lecture, nonprofit consultant Beth Kanter talks about how she has done just that, thereby raising thousands of dollars to help children in Cambodian orphanages get to school. Learn how to get people involved in your cause, donate, volunteer, and solicit friends—all with a few keystrokes.
Danny Lopez: A Profile in Third Sector Grit
Engaging with and empowering students to live above the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Micro-multinationals Rising
Small, Web-wired start-ups that are using social media to find, then recruit, the best new talent from around the globe and leverage it for immediate innovation, impact, and sustainability.
Podcast
James D. Wolfensohn - Financial Crisis and a Changing Business World
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Shared Services Alliances: Part 1
Creating back office alliances—an interview with John Weiser, a principal with the nonprofit technical assistance organization Opportunities Exchange.
Why Personal Branding Is the Most Effective Career Tool for Young Professionals
Why it’s important for young professionals to consider personal branding an essential part of their professional development.
Podcast
John B. Taylor - Financial Crisis and a Changing Business World
While Wall Street's role in the financial crisis is widely discussed, the government's role is often less well understood. In this audio interview, Stanford MBA student Joy Sun talks with John Taylor, a renowned macroeconomist and professor at Stanford University, about how government regulation and policy have shaped the recovery from the economic crisis and how they may prevent similar crises in the future.
11 Reasons Why New College Grads Should Pursue Nonprofit Careers
For those interested in social innovation but who aren't sure what they want to do next.