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Philanthropy

Wealth Expert Upbeat on Giving in Downturn

By Todd Cohen 1

Stock is not the only asset that defines donors' wealth.

Nonprofits

Building Capacity for Hawaii’s Nonprofits

By Rosetta Thurman

Community Links Hawai'i is making the nation's island state a just, healthy, and sustainable place.

Podcast

Gary Hirshberg - Making Money While Going Green

Scientists predict that we have less than 10 years to sufficiently reduce carbon emissions to avert a total environmental disaster. Gary Hirshberg, Stonyfield Farm "CE-Yo", tells of his company's efforts over the past 25 years to reduce its environmental footprint while increasing profits. Hirshberg shares lessons from his book Stirring It Up: How to Make Money and Save the World, in this Stanford Center for Social Innovation audio lecture.

Nonprofits

Soup Kitchen Confidential

By Robert Jungerhans

To share its expertise without jeopardizing its mission, FareStart spun out a new organization.

Nonprofits

Off to Honolulu! Recommended Reading and Awesome October Conferences

By Rosetta Thurman

"Starfish" organizations are gaining the upper hand in the nonprofit world.

Government

The Extreme Cost of Extreme Politics

By Mario Morino 10

The 2009 presidential election was a divisive affair.

Podcast

Mohammed Abbad Andaloussi - Corporate Citizenship Supporting Education

Can we change the world by engaging in corporate citizenship one hour per week? Al Jisr, and its founder, Mohammed Abbad Andaloussi, are convinced that we can. In this audio interview, host Sheela Sethuraman interviews Analoussi about his efforts to improve education in Moroccan schools by involving businesses. So far, more than 100 corporations have "adopted" some 200 schools, providing volunteers, support, and a real world perspective to students.