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Reading List: Power Dynamics at Play in Social Change
Ahead of the 2022 Frontiers of Social Innovation conference, “Power at Play in Social Change,” a collection of articles exploring shifts in philanthropy, place-based social change, public interest technology, and more.
Podcast
Crisis and Change: Conversations With Leaders— Navigating the Pandemic
In the final episode of this special series, Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, president of the Rockefeller Foundation, and Mark Suzman, CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, share how they’re redefining the role of philanthropy in addressing public health crises and preparing for future pandemics. Produced in partnership with The Pew Charitable Trusts.
Web3 and the Trap of ‘For Good’
Because decentralization doesn’t necessarily mean redistributing power, Web3 must make values integral to the architecture.
Podcast
Crisis and Change: Conversations With Leaders—Economic Opportunity in America
Larry Kramer of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and La June Montgomery Tabron of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation discuss the origins of wealth inequality and its impact on American democracy. They also share how their institutions are creating new pathways for all communities to access secure and vibrant futures. Produced in partnership with The Pew Charitable Trusts.
How to Run Effective Hybrid Meetings in the Social Sector
The future of meetings is hybrid. To keep boards and teams fully engaged, nonprofit leaders need to master hybrid technology, program design, and facilitation.
Buy to Build: Nonprofit M&A as an Impact Enhancer
Mergers among nonprofits don’t have to be distress-oriented deals of survival. Rather, M&A can offer some compelling opportunities that are unique to nonprofits.
The Negative Influence of Dominant Leaders
Bossy managers can induce staffers to be less supportive of colleagues.
Review
When Scaling Goes Wrong
John List’s The Voltage Effect offers advice for companies looking to hit it big, but does the endless pursuit of scale produce more harm than good?
Excerpt
Staying Human-Centered in an Automated World
An excerpt from The Smart Nonprofit on using smart technology to prioritize people.