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Rick Duke - Reducing U.S. Emissions Affordably
Now that global warming is recognized as a real and serious problem, discussion is turning to practical challenges of reducing emissions in the long term. Host of the Center for Social Innovation, Rick Duke, discusses a new report by McKinsey & Company that considers how to address the problem affordably. In this audio lecture, Duke outlines some of the emerging technologies and public policy changes that will be needed to support such a process.
Philanthropy
The Poster Child for Failure in Philanthropy
Confessing difficulties encourages organizations to take risks.
The Problem With Trust
The most trusted employees cash in on lax internal controls to fleece nonprofits.
William Drayton - The Importance of Being a Changemaker
If you're living on this planet you probably sense that the world is in a time of tremendous change. Ashoka founder William Drayton calls it "Revolution" in his keynote address on the occasion of receiving the Purpose Prize Entrepreneurial Leadership Award. In this audio lecture, Drayton offers inspiring words about the nature of the times we are in, and how becoming a change maker is critical for seizing opportunities that are emerging in these unprecedented times.
Philanthropy
Bloggers Cover the Council on Foundations Annual Conference
Accessing news on the foundations' leadership summit.
Philanthropy
Philanthropy 2.0: A Video Q&A
Some key online philanthropy sites, and tips for foundations looking to push the envelope.
Philanthropy
The Davos of Philanthropy: First Impressions
A bloggers' impressions of the Council on Foundations conference.
