The Three Core Approaches to Effective Philanthropy
I believe that there are three core approaches to philanthropy, each of which can be effective.
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Attacking Poverty Through Jobs
I hope that as long as there is poverty in our country, there will be a Cincinnati Works’ model that can help families escape poverty.
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L’entreprenariat social au chevet des plus démunis
Eric Lesueur relate le lancement et la stratégie de l’entreprise sociale Grameen Veolia Water Ltd dont l’objectif est d’approvisionner le maximum d’habitants des zones rurales en eau potable.
ACORN, NPR, Planned Parenthood, and the Sector’s Challenges in Protecting Itself
There should be greater concern over who is protecting nonprofits that find themselves in situations like that of NPR, which recently lost its federal funding.
One Nonprofit Closure: The Missed Merger Opportunity
If you believe you are headed toward a merger, start the process sooner rather than later.
Funding for Education—the Perils of “Guidelines du Jour”
The work of charities in almost all circumstances requires focused effort over a substantial period of time.
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Jonathan Reckford The Power of Leadership in Social Enterprise
Habitat for Humanity's Jonathan Reckford talks about what makes an exceptional leader, his career journey, sources of inspiration, and the principles behind managing organizations well.
Increasing Civic Reach
Nonprofits must have influential board members who connect them to the communities they serve.
Social Innovation Fund Moves Swiftly Forward Despite Funding Threat
Takeaways from an interview with SIF Director Paul Carttar after his keynote panel discussion at the 2011 Social Enterprise Conference this past weekend.
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Corporate Social Responsibility in Supply Chains
Nike’s director of global logistics, Dawn Vance, talks about the company’s journey to integrate sustainability into the supply chain from design through delivery to the retail marketplace.