Boots on the School Ground
An innovative federal project turns retiring military personnel into teachers.
Articles P7060
Podcast
The Future of Philanthropy - Skoll World Forum 2007
As the boundary between the for-profit and nonprofit worlds continues to blur, how may philanthropy evolve to assist social change? In this panel discussion, academics and practitioners consider how public—and private—sector support may be combined in new ways in the future to fund progressive domestic and global social enterprises.
Social Innovations
Let’s Be Unrealistic
Social innovators need to hold a positive vision of where we can go, and must work on building faith that there is a common good and that people can work together.
Social Innovations
What Matters and Some Bold Predictions
Six big issues philanthropy will face in 2008.
Podcast
Business
Making Supply Chains Socially Responsible - Measuring Corporate Social Responsibility
Companies around the world are trying to figure out how to evaluate their performance—as well as that of their suppliers—on a host of corporate social responsibility (CSR) dimensions in areas such as diversity, community development, and environmental issues. How can CSR influence business initiatives and the value of CSR efforts be measured? In this panel discussion, Stanford 2007 Responsible Supply Chains Conference panelists share lessons and resources.
Micro-franchise Against Malaria
How for-profit clinics are healing and enriching the rural poor in Kenya.
Podcast
Supporting More Social Enterprise - Skoll World Forum 2007
How do we foster more social enterprise and innovation? In this panel discussion, panelists John Elkington, Bill Drayton, and Ed Milibrand consider the question. They explore what's needed on the local, regional, national, and international levels, and acknowledge the role that governments and entrepreneurs play in improving the social landscape.