Podcast

Kriss Deiglmeier - New Paths to Social Innovation

The blurring of lines between nonprofits, governments, and for-profit businesses have fueled contemporary social innovation.  With this convergence of market and non-market practices, we find that cross-sector collaborations provide for lasting solutions to our society's most vexing social problems. In this audio lecture, sponsored by the Stanford Center for Social Innovation, Kriss Deiglmeier, Executive Director of the CSI, defines social innovation, bringing clarity to the term, and examines its current status in theory and practice.

How to Start a Nonprofit Side Hustle: Know the Basics

By Rosetta Thurman 6

For those looking to expand their employment options, nonprofit consulting may be the perfect option for your skills.

The Nonprofit World Becomes Flat: How Technology and Economic Needs May Shrink Our Globe

By John Brothers

The nonprofit sector can take advantage of the outsourcing movement.

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Jim Fruchterman - Harnessing Technology for Social Enterprise

Harnessing engineering innovation and technology to further social causes is one path to social enterprise. In this university podcast, sponsored by Stanford's Center for Social Innovation, former rocket scientist Jim Fruchterman talks about how he created Benetech, an organization that uses technology innovation and business expertise to solve unmet social needs. He discusses how he has leveraged the intellectual capital and resources of Silicon Valley to create solutions that are truly life changing.

Four Ways to Innovate Your Nonprofit Career

By Rosetta Thurman 1

Five ways nonprofit professionals can innovate and think differently about their careers.

Nonprofits Face Moment of Truth

By Todd Cohen 1

In light of the weakened economy, nonprofits need to refocus their efforts, take stock of their operations, make tough financial choices, and think big for investing in resources for the future.

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Dipika Matthias - Social Enterprise to Solve Malnutrition

Malnutrition is a prime target for social enterprise efforts. In this audio interview with Stanford Center for Social Innovation correspondent Sheela Sethuraman, Dipika Matthias talks about Ultra Rice, a technology developed by PATH in Seattle, which is being introduced to millions of families around the world with great health and productivity benefits. The project director talks about the genesis of the project, its progress so far, and where it is headed.

Nonprofits Need to Make Their Case

By Todd Cohen 1

Nonprofits must speak up and call on state and local governments to give them a greater policymaking voice.

Carrot and Stick Philanthropy

By John Brothers 9

Funders engaging in "carrot and stick" philanthropy only escalate the problems faced by struggling nonprofits.

Crowdsourcing Social Change

By Marcia Stepanek 2

A look at examples of high-impact crowdsourcing and the movement for more open collaboration and transparency in the giving sector.