Philanthropy
Flash Causes
Twitter-fueled “flash causes” have been rising up from the grass roots more frequently to solve a problem for a person or group sharing a common concern.
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Nonprofits
Nonprofits Can Reap Big Returns From Volunteers
In a chilly fundraising environment, recruit more volunteers.
Nonprofits
10 Ways to Become a Better Nonprofit Leader in 2009
A top ten list of ways to enhance your leadership in the nonprofit field.
Government
Behind the Headlines
Those advocating cuts in social services because there are already too many government-funded nonprofits are misguided.
Social Innovations
Generations Converge at the Intersection of Money and Meaning
The movement to provide capital to social enterprises is gaining momentum.
Nonprofits
Why All Leaders Should Have Gone to Design School
Great leadership is all about the ability to design social systems.
Government
Romanticizing the Poor
Market solutions to poverty, which include services and products targeting consumers at the “bottom of the pyramid,” portray poor people as creative entrepreneurs and discerning consumers. Yet this rosy view of poverty-stricken people is not only wrong, but also harmful.
Podcast
Panel Discussion - Which Way to Education Excellence?
America's primary and secondary education lags behind that of other advanced countries. In this panel discussion, hosted by the New Republic, experts argue that improving the quality of education would generate enough economic growth to pay for the entire education system itself. They suggest catching up will require cooperation, national standards, better incentives for teachers, and accountability.
Eyeing Talent
VisionSpring picks promising social entrepreneurs to restore the eyesight of poor people.