The Risk and Rewards of Mergers as a Nonprofit Growth Strategy
For nonprofits that want to grow more than incrementally, mergers present a big opportunity—and big risk.
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Donor-Advised Funds and Community Foundations: What’s Right, What’s Missing, and What’s Next
A conversation on thoughtfully and effectively deploying philanthropic resources with Nicole Taylor, president and CEO of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation; Kim Laughton, president of Schwab Charitable; and Michael Voss, publisher of SSIR. A sponsored podcast series developed with the support of Schwab Charitable.
Scaling and Innovation
If an organization doesn't know how to learn or scale, innovation isn't the answer to its struggles.
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Unleashing Charitable Impact by and for Women
Giving with a gender lens: a conversation on women's giving and the implications for philanthropy with Andrea Pactor of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy; Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz of the Charles Schwab Foundation and Schwab Charitable; and Michael Voss, publisher of SSIR. A sponsored podcast series developed with the support of Schwab Charitable.
Addressing Equity and Social Change Through Corporate and Individual Philanthropy
Give big, give now, give smart, and give to address inequity: a conversation on making the most of your generosity with Jeff Raikes, cofounder of the Raikes Foundation; Fred Kaynor, vice president of business development and marketing at Schwab Charitable; and Michael Voss, publisher of SSIR. A sponsored podcast series developed with the support of Schwab Charitable.
Nonprofit and Government Collaborations Move at the ‘Speed of Trust’
A discussion between two California mayors on how the public sector and nonprofit leaders can work together in a time of anxiety and disruption.
Strengthening Data Capacity in the Social Sector
Scaling up data capacity requires champions at every level, be that a school district, state government, or national network.
Critical Skill for Nonprofits in the Digital Age: Technical Intuition
Not everyone needs to become a tech expert, but all activists and nonprofit leaders must develop skills to inquire about, decide on, and demand technological change.
Sesame Workshop, Winner of 100&Change Grant Competition, Discusses What’s Next
A conversation with MacArthur Foundation "big bet" winner Sesame Workshop.
Building a Communication Strategy for Diversity and Inclusion
Using insight from systems thinking and social, behavioral, and cognitive science, two communication experts describe how to craft stories and multimedia experiences that drive social change.
Dismantling Invisible Barriers to Capital
Nonprofit and philanthropic leaders discuss tools and strategies to help address systemic barriers to investment, power, and voice in the sector.
Increasing Equity and Inclusion in the Arts
Leaders from three San Francisco Bay Area arts organizations discuss how they are shaping both their organizations and their performances to make them more diverse and welcoming to all.
Former Prisoner Pays Forward the Gift of Being Heard
Shannon Revels met a teacher in prison who listened to his ideas, demonstrating a willingness to engage that Revels paid forward at his employment agency and on the job. Part of a series produced for SSIR with the support of the Hewlett Foundation.
Ending Slavery and Child Labor in Global Supply Chains
Human trafficking, modern slavery, and child labor remain pressing concerns in many industries’ global supply chains. Harvard’s Siddharth Kara leads a discussion on how each sector can play a role in finding solutions.
Reigniting Leaders’ Passion to Advance Equity
PolicyLink President Michael McAfee shares how he “lives” the work of equity by promoting just and fair inclusion to help form a society in which all can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential.