Philanthropy
The Disappearance of Yet Another Painless Way to Give
As the economy continues to shrink, individuals will need to make a more conscious effort to give.
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Podcast
Matthew Bishop - Philanthrocapitalism
In a climate resistant to government spending on social causes, the focused donations of billionaire philanthropists may be the greatest force for societal change in our world. So says journalist Matthew Bishop in this Stanford Center for Social Innovation sponsored talk. Discussing his recent book, Philanthrocapitalism, Bishop shares anecdotes, analysis, and profiles of a small group of people who are influencing the lives of many by bringing their success in capitalism to giving, rather than to making money.
Philanthropy
Rays of Light in the Giving Gloom
Recent surveys on giving by corporations and high-net-worth individuals look promising for the nonprofit sector. The author submits how to best obtain these resources in a competitive fundraising environment.
Podcast
David Brooks - Neuroscience and Sociology
What does the ability to resist marshmallows have in common with a successful life? In this fascinating audio lecture, David Brooks of the New York Times talks about neuroscience and sociology, what these seemingly disjointed topics have in common, and why they are important. He explores why some people succeed and why some people don't, and how success fits into the transformation from a global, physical economy to a global, human-capital economy.
Social Innovations
Figuring Out What Counts
The new United States presidential administration offers hope for decision-making that puts the well-being of people and the planet at the forefront.
Podcast
Joseph Stiglitz - Globalization and International Development
In this audio interview, Asia Society President Vishakha N. Desai speaks with Nobel Prize winning economist and globalization "rockstar" Joseph Stiglitz on matters concerning international development. The conversation focuses on Stiglitz's concept of "the economics of information," and his latest book, Making Globalization Work. In this fascinating in-depth interview, Stiglitz discusses intellectual property rights, the shifting global balance of power, challenges facing Africa, and much more.
Nonprofits
A Modest Proposal for Nonprofit Lobbying
The author suggests that nonprofits seek lobbying help from corporations that are limited in the cash they can offer.
Social Innovations
From Blue to Green
The author reviews Jacqueline Novogratz's book The Blue Sweater: Bridging the Gap Between Rich and Poor in an Interconnected World and draws insight from the book's in depth presentation of social enterprise.
Philanthropy
Obama’s Call for Service, a Spur to Giving Sector
Nonprofits should focus inward and get their organization's fundraising strategies in order before they go "rush[ing] to grab a piece of the government's financial bailout package."
Podcast
Thomas Lehner - Putting Business to Work in Disaster Relief
When huge disasters like Hurricane Katrina strike, who better to help out than the companies that provide many of the goods and services that relief agencies depend on? In this audio interview, Eric Nee, co-host of Social Innovation Conversations, converses with Tom Lehner, manager of the Partnership for Disaster Response, on how business has been providing an organized response to some of the most disruptive natural catastrophes occurring around the world over the past four years.