Podcast

Tim Williamson - Fostering Entrepreneurship in New Orleans

The Idea Village was launched in New Orleans by "five guys who wanted to change the world." The more modest goal of these entrepreneurs was to revitalize the city economically—a mission that became especially important when Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005. In this audio lecture, sponsored by the Stanford Center for Social Innovation, Tim Williamson shares how his nonprofit has been helping rebuild the devastated city economically, and the progress inspired through a powerful network of talented individuals.

Nonprofits

On Collaboration: Lunch with Sustainability Solutions Group

By Peter Deitz

A consultancy that walks its talk.

Nonprofits

Investment Needed in Nonprofit Policy Work

By Todd Cohen

A Johns Hopkins report recommends that nonprofits get more involved in advocacy.

Nonprofits

Giving vs. Free

By Sean Stannard-Stockton 1

Doing good is not the same as giving something away for free.

Podcast

Gavin Newsom - Say What You Think, Then Take Action

San Francisco's young and charismatic mayor, Gavin Newsom, has suffered his share of punches for taking bold positions on controversial issues. In this Stanford Center for Social Innovation sponsored audio lecture, Newsom tells of the courage and persistence it takes to make real social change as a leader. He outlines progressive reforms in areas such as education, health care, and business, and reflects on the personal and professional price paid for supporting one particularly contentious issue: gay marriage.

Podcast

Ken Roth - Who’s Falling Short on Human Rights?

Ken Roth, executive director of Human Rights Watch, gives a thoughtful perspective on the "State of Human Rights" in the 70 countries where they work. In this audio lecture, he argues the biggest issue in human rights is the lack of leadership from governments that can exert a positive influence. He takes a critical look at the role of the United States and the European Union, in particular.

Nonprofits

Are We Still Involved in the Pursuit of Truth? If Not, Why Not?

By Rosetta Thurman 1

Let's not lose our college idealism.

Social Innovations

Cause Docs

By Marcia Stepanek 1

Is partisan media an entirely good thing?

Social Innovations

Compromise Might Greatly Diversify Leadership of California Foundations and Nonprofits

By Peter Manzo

An effort to broaden and deepen diversity in foundations and nonprofits.

Podcast

Feliciano Reyna - Tackling AIDS in Venezuela

Feliciano Reyna talks about his multipronged approach to tackling AIDS in Venezuela. In this audio interview with Design for Change host Sheela Sethuraman, he shares his successes in influencing his government's policies and his strategies for engaging the corporate sector in this effort.