Straight Talk in Mixed Company
A plea for across-the-aisle conversations about overhead.
Sectors - Articles
Podcast
Political Savvy: Guidebook for a New Landscape
An accomplished panel of educational reformers share ideas and advice on how to build coalitions, engage with politicians and understand the operational and political challenges ahead.
Podcast
20 Years of Business Partnership at EDF
Cross-sector partnerships in environmental and social innovation that stemmed from the partnership of McDonald's and the Environmental Defense Fund.
Volunteer Bill of Rights
A call for openness and innovation between organizations and volunteers.
Youth Entrepreneurship in Africa
How do we promote bottom-up entrepreneurship in emerging economies?
Turning Values into Action
To produce good outcomes, social entrepreneurs must learn how to articulate their values consistently and act on them.
Podcast
The World’s Water Infrastructure Challenge
ITT Corporation’s Colin Sabol talks about the urgent need for investments in water and sanitation infrastructure.
A Sobering Assessment of Microfinance’s Impact
At a conference last week of leaders in microfinance, attendees focused on the nitty-gritty of the social impact of microlending, and the results of the discussions were both sobering and startling.
Podcast
Sustainable Water Practices For a Global Corporation
Environmentally sustainable water use practices can be a source of strategic advantage for businesses in water-distressed regions.
Whether Women Are More Generous Than Men, and Whether It Matters
A recent study shows that at all income levels women give more than men—both more frequently and more generously when controlled for income.