The Nonprofit World Becomes Flat: How Technology and Economic Needs May Shrink Our Globe
The nonprofit sector can take advantage of the outsourcing movement.
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Business
From Lemons to Lemonade: Clevelanders Find New Uses for Abandoned Spaces
Clevelanders are converting abandoned spaces into thriving new businesses.
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Jim Fruchterman - Harnessing Technology for Social Enterprise
Harnessing engineering innovation and technology to further social causes is one path to social enterprise. In this university podcast, sponsored by Stanford's Center for Social Innovation, former rocket scientist Jim Fruchterman talks about how he created Benetech, an organization that uses technology innovation and business expertise to solve unmet social needs. He discusses how he has leveraged the intellectual capital and resources of Silicon Valley to create solutions that are truly life changing.
The Case for Stakeholder Engagement
Grantmaking initiatives often fail when the foundation remains isolated from its grantees and the communities they both serve.
Four Ways to Innovate Your Nonprofit Career
Five ways nonprofit professionals can innovate and think differently about their careers.
Nonprofits Face Moment of Truth
In light of the weakened economy, nonprofits need to refocus their efforts, take stock of their operations, make tough financial choices, and think big for investing in resources for the future.
Kiva.org: Made to Stick
A look at how Kiva created a compelling model that hooked everyday donors into their social impact world.
Podcast
Dipika Matthias - Social Enterprise to Solve Malnutrition
Malnutrition is a prime target for social enterprise efforts. In this audio interview with Stanford Center for Social Innovation correspondent Sheela Sethuraman, Dipika Matthias talks about Ultra Rice, a technology developed by PATH in Seattle, which is being introduced to millions of families around the world with great health and productivity benefits. The project director talks about the genesis of the project, its progress so far, and where it is headed.
Obama’s Missed Opportunity to Change Charitable Giving
Obama could have radically changed the debate on how to allocate charitable funds if he had detailed the set of criteria used to donate his Nobel Peace Prize award money.
Nonprofits Need to Make Their Case
Nonprofits must speak up and call on state and local governments to give them a greater policymaking voice.