Intrapreneurship for Higher Education Reform

By Jacqueline Smith, Nikki Gusz, & Ryen Borden 3

Three lessons for intrapreneurship’s emerging community of practice.

A New Vision for Funding Science

By Sarah Kearney, Fiona Murray, & Matthew Nordan

Philanthropic investment can close the funding gap between science research and the commercialization of science-based products.

A Good Ending

By Christopher G. Oechsli & David La Piana

Leaders at the Atlantic Philanthropies are modeling best practices for winding down a large, high-profile foundation. Includes magazine extras.

Building Values-Based, Results-Driven Leaders

By Stephan Bauer 3

Developing leaders who understand shared values and focus on results leads to successful, sustainable social change.

The Leadership Model of Philanthropy

By Jamie Merisotis 1

Focus, flexibility, and fortitude—the three pillars of philanthropic organizations looking to create systemic change.

The New Prize: Long-term Training and Engagement

By Jesse Goldhammer

Prize and challenge designers are focusing on training future social innovators and creating communities of engaged problem solvers.

Strategic Networking and Effective Leadership

By Trish Tchume 5

Why strategic networking matters, and three ways to encourage new managers and other emerging leaders to do it.

Community Development Needs a Quarterback

By Nancy O. Andrews & Brandee McHale

We need to take a new, more holistic approach to creating economic opportunity.

Boosting Nonprofit Board Performance Where It Counts

By Lisa Walsh, Libbie Landles-Cobb, & Leah Karlins 9

Five recommendations for onboarding a new executive director.

Leading Against the Odds

By Aspen Baker 3

The best social change leaders take risks when they need to, but they know better than to sacrifice themselves for the cause.