Nonprofits
Cruelty to Donors?
If you believe fundraising hurts donors, you're probably doing it wrong.
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Business
A New Era for Business
More and more business leaders recognize that their company's future is increasingly intertwined with the needs and demands of society. But many executives don't understand how to manage that changing relationship. In this article, McKinsey & Company consultants provide a model for incorporating sociopolitical issues into the strategic decision-making process.
Podcast
Bill Barnett - Preparing Environment-Conscious Leaders
If sustainability is to be woven into all human activities, tomorrow's leaders will be required to understand how their organization interacts with its environment. In this audio lecture, Stanford Graduate School Professor Bill Barnett looks at the new leadership challenges facing executives in business, government, and nonprofit organizations with an environmental purpose. Barnett now offers the first of its kind executive education leadership program designed to advance environmental responsibility across sectors.
Social Innovations
Microfinance Misses Its Mark
Despite the hoopla over microfinance, it doesn't cure poverty. But stable jobs do. If societies are serious about helping the poorest of the poor, they should stop investing in microfinance and start supporting large, labor-intensive industries.
Social Innovations
From the Bottom Line of Our Hearts
Why businesspeople don't mention values when they discuss social responsibility.
Nonprofits
Review: Living into Leadership
McCoy's exploration of business ethics translates across sectors.
Global Issues
Review: The Real Wealth of Nations
Eisler argues that "real" wealth lies in individuals and nature.