The Price of Commercial Success

By James A. Phills & Victoria Chang 1

Minnesota Public Radio: social purpose capitalism.

Competitive Advantage: A Dance of Relevance

By Jocelyn Dong

Ballet Memphis leverages its understanding of local culture – Elivs, gospel, rockability, and African-American stories – to compete against touring Broadway blockbusters.

The Sound of No Music

By James A. Phills, Jr.

Like many nonprofits, the Oakland Symphony failed to understand the distinction between mission and strategy.

Steppenwolf’s New Stage

By Tony Proscio & Clara Miller

A theater ensemble transforms into a company with a bottom line.

Not-So-Starving Artists

By Vinay Jain

Artists for Humanity students are also employees.

Bright Lights, Big Culture

By Michael Fitzgerald

Cities are building museums and symphony halls to spur growth.

Nonprofits

Reel Impact

By David Whiteman

Over the past decade, nonprofit organizations have increasingly made independent documentary film and video projects a central component of their campaigns for social and political change.