Nonprofits
How to Fund Nonprofit Mergers and Partnerships
Mergers may require their own specific funding. The author recommends various sources for such funding.
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Panel Discussion - Capitalism and Environmental Sustainability
In an age of consumer surplus, where people are encouraged to shop as "retail therapy," where does environmental sustainability fit in? In this panel discussion from the Commonwealth Club of California, leaders in business, design and innovation discuss why a deeper understanding of human nature will be central to a successful 21st century business strategy.
Social Innovations
Calculated Impact
By estimating the social return on their investments, funders can deploy their dollars more effectively. To demonstrate the power of these calculations, the authors show how three organizations—the Robin Hood Foundation, Acumen Fund, and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation—use cost-benefit analysis to evaluate their ongoing programs, choose mission investments, and plan long-term strategies.
Nonprofits
Will 2009 Bring Social Learning Spaces to Life?
Using social media tools to engage people online requires more than just setting up Facebook groups and blogs. It involves effectively creating "social media spaces."
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.
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.