New Rules for a New Social Economy
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United vs. The FEC is a harbinger of great change for the social sector.
Solutions - Articles
Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Deserves Top-Level Focus and Resources
Peer-to-peer communication leverages the personal networks of members to disseminate messages.
Podcast
Bringing Fair Trade to Indigenous Farmers
COO of Bats'il Maya Alberto Irezabal talks about the social environment in Chiapas that led to the founding of the organization, and how the co-op works.
Between Innovation and Development
An interview with Aleem Walji, practice manager for innovation at the World Bank Institute.
Invite Your Listener to Share the Story
Sharing a story will likely to trigger a story in the mind of your listener. Be intentional about the stories you choose to share.
Picking Green Tech’s Winners and Losers
Unless clean tech follows well-established rules of innovation and commercialization, the industry’s promise to provide sustainable sources of energy will fail.
What to Do About the Problems Philanthropy Creates and Perpetuates
The ability to act responsibly arises from understanding how beneficial effects are created.
Everything Old Is New Again, and Nonprofits Should Stay That Way
What nonprofits need isn’t more advice, it’s more money.
Podcast
The Peer Water Exchange: A Platform for Change
Rajesh Shah, a 2010 Tech Award winner, shares his social entrepreneurship model that leverages technology, new media, and peer interaction to solve the water crisis.
Lessons from Grameen and Microfinance—Are You Building an Institution of Change?
Not every organization should become an institution. But long-term change really is dependent on institutions.