Philanthropy
Moneyball, Freakonomics, and Philanthropy
Metrics can help philanthropy, but only up to a point.
Articles P6780
Nonprofits
Wall Street Plunge a Wake-up Call for Charity
Nonprofits need not panic in a difficult economic climate.
Podcast
Vicente Fox - Mexico’s Economic Challenges and Opportunities
Most Americans are unaware of the enormous progress Mexico has enjoyed since the peso's devastating collapse in 1994. Former Mexican President Vicente Fox highlights his country's opportunities to foster democracy, develop entrepreneurism, and promote alternative energy sources as it emerges as a world economic power. He addresses challenges, including a poor educational system, rapid population growth, and dwindling oil reserves. This audio lecture is sponsored by the Stanford Center for Social Innovation.
Social Innovations
Dialing for Development
The world's neediest people are using mobile phones in ways that were never intended, and with great success. With wireless technologies, Indian farmers are finding out the latest crop prices, Nigerian youth are learning how to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS, and Peruvian citizens are reporting criminal activity in their neighborhoods. Yet dialing into these powerful tools is not always straightforward. The author explains how to make the wireless revolution ring in economic growth and prosperity for people living at the bottom of the pyramid.
Nonprofits
Letter to John D. Mcllguham, Publisher of The NonProfit Times and the 2008 Power & Influence Top 50
There were hardly any people of color on the "next generation leaders" list.
Social Innovations
Kiva Introduces Lending Team Feature
Kiva, the world's first person-to-person microlending Web site, has facilitated nearly $40 million in loans to entrepreneurs worldwide.
Social Innovations
Arts Education Needs Investment
A new study says arts education should be expanded.
Podcast
Alejandro Toledo - Lifting Latin America Out of Poverty
Latin America may be poised to become a much bigger player on the world economic stage, yet 54 percent of its citizens would choose an autocratic regime over a democratically elected government if it meant more jobs. Former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo reflects on the challenge of democratic development and consolidation in Latin America in this audio interview sponsored by the Stanford School of Education and moderated by Stanford sociology and political science professor, Larry Diamond.
Social Innovations
The Cultural Touch
By tailoring its methods to local values and needs, Rare has slowly seeded conservation programs in 40 countries. Yet as more and more species teeter on the brink of extinction, the organization must expand quickly. Here's how the boutique nonprofit is delivering customized Rare Pride social marketing campaigns to millions of people in the planet's most fragile ecosystems.
Podcast
Magda Iskander - Healthcare for the Homebound
Having an elderly parent with failing health and being unable to provide adequate care out of one's home poses a difficult enough challenge in the United States, let alone in Cairo, Egypt, where home services are scarce. In this audio interview with host Sheela Sethuraman, Magda Iskander describes how she founded Care With Love to fill the need in Cairo for short or long term home healthcare through well-trained and compassionate home health care providers.