Jean Oelwang, CEO of Virgin Unite, argues that nonprofit organizations have a lot to learn from the business practices of the private sector if they wish to maximize their impact.
Ten due diligence practices for would-be funders who are in the process of sizing up a philanthropic opportunity.
“One death is a tragedy; 1 million is a statistic,” Joseph Stalin is supposed to have said. The more people we see suffering, the less we care.
We need to shift the narrative to include the link between exceptional solutions and the systems change and scale needed to deliver a just baseline.
Great giving opportunities are few and far between; I believe in urging them to give to only the very best charities.
An interview with Phillip Henderson about the challenges he faces as the president of the Surdna Foundation.
Insight into the process of forming productive relationships with social investors, and whether receiving an investment is the right growth approach for each social enterprise.
The effective philanthropy movement operates on an evidence-based understanding of how the world works.
If new executives develop themselves in alignment with the organization’s goals, they will mitigate stress and increase the likelihood of their success.
Is it accurate or even appropriate for funders to think of themselves as—and act like—investors?
