Articles P6900
Nonprofits
Young Nonprofit Professionals Need to Keep It Real
Finding one's voice in the company of more experienced elders can be challenging.
Podcast
Thulasiraj Ravilla - Aravind: Sustainable Healthcare
How did a free eye clinic that started in a house in south India in 1976 grow to become Asia's first international training facility for blindness prevention workers? In this audio interview, host Sheela Sethuraman speaks with Thulasiraj Ravilla from the Aravind Eye Care System. Ravilla concentrates on the innovative approaches that Aravind has developed to become a model for high-quality, low-cost health care.
Nonprofits
Just the Facts, Ma’am?
Finding the balance between persuasion and polemics in fundraising manifestos can be tricky.
Nonprofits
Hawaiian Nonprofits Say Aloha to Merger
Three nonprofit mental health and substance abuse agencies in Hawaii consolidate.
Nonprofits
Threats to Latinos a Challenge for Nonprofits
Intolerance for Latino immigrants and their advocates is growing.
Podcast
Gloria Steinem - Every Woman a Feminist
In this audio lecture, Gloria Steinem paints a rich picture of American feminism and social responsibility. From her anecdotes of 1960s activism to her thoughtful analysis of the possibilities for women in political leadership, Steinem continues to advocate that every woman has a part to play in this movement. She promises that any woman who performs one outrageous act to promote simple justice will not only help make the world better, but will be instantly inspired to do more.
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.