Competitive Advantage: A Dance of Relevance
Ballet Memphis leverages its understanding of local culture – Elivs, gospel, rockability, and African-American stories – to compete against touring Broadway blockbusters.
Social Issues - Articles
Pumping Prosperity
ApproTEC’s pumps are designed and marketed with an understanding of the culture and psychology of African farmers.
The Sound of No Music
Like many nonprofits, the Oakland Symphony failed to understand the distinction between mission and strategy.
A Lesson for the Left
Study finds right-wing philanthropy gets more results.
Determining Diversity
Do socially responsible funds ask the right questions?
No Strings Attached
Nonprofits not muzzled by government money.
Sticking Together
A California mayor’s challenge leads to an innovative resource-pooling strategy.
15 Minutes with Cheryl Phillips
Interview with Seattle Times journalist Cheryl Phillips.
The Working Poor
The working poor are neither helpless nor omnipotent.
15 Minutes with Robert Egger
Interview with Robert Egger, founder, D.C. Central Kitchen.