I found this article very useful because I am interested in a career doing the fourth sector work you described. What business schools are currently focused on incorporating Sustainable Development Goals into their curriculum and training future fourth sector leaders?
The campus ministry I serve found its traditional denomination/church related funding sources evaporating. We started thinking more in terms of the fourth sector collaborations you describe to build a sustainable financial model to support our mission now and into the future. Ex: a partnership with a property developer in an 122 bed college student apartment building where we provided unique understanding of the target population and provided values based programming for the residents; and we have built a residence for a fraternity I advise which provides an income stream for our campus ministry programming and more involvement with the fraternity.
Gib, good observations and nice to see this topic on the Blog as an introduction…
Can you clarify for me, is this post related to The Fourth Sector initiative http://www.fourthsector.net/ and other folks or an independent initiative?
Regardless, lots of rich areas to explore on these topics for sure and glad to read your thoughts!
Great article Gib. Very true. The concept of meaningful work should go back to its foundations: work should be an enjoyable endeavor, done purposefully and with passion.
Your observations speak directly to what we have observed working in this space for almost 5 years; we provide leadership development programs which focus on non-profit and social business consulting projects, in emerging markets.
We have also seen first-hand the trend you’ve referenced around an increase in interest for internships with impact, as my colleague Daniel references in another article. Our own application numbers and placement numbers have increased by 30-40% per year, since we launched in 2010.This summer, for example, we have successfully launched our largest program ever, with 34 students from 10 different schools. And beyond on own program, we have seen a genuine interest in students looking to offer their skills in a completely foreign context and country.
One of the most exciting observations that you highlighted and that we emphasize as well is that the benefits of these types of initiatives and programs are real for the individual, the company, and the communities and organizations that benefit from the pro- or low-bono services.
Time calls for a new kind of leadership and collective consciousness.
@Natasha! Business schools have CSR and Sustainability related modules that you can select. MIT has a dedicated Sustainable Development MBA program. Another choice is to combine subjects from Public Policy and Business.
@Jed! At an upcoming event I will have a chance to say hi to Heerad Sabeti (founder of Fourthnetworks)
@Gib! If you ever need a candidate with an effective skill portfolio for fourthsector then please contact. I will connect with you on Linkedin as well.
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BY Natasha
ON November 6, 2014 11:49 AM
I found this article very useful because I am interested in a career doing the fourth sector work you described. What business schools are currently focused on incorporating Sustainable Development Goals into their curriculum and training future fourth sector leaders?
BY Howard
ON November 6, 2014 01:12 PM
The campus ministry I serve found its traditional denomination/church related funding sources evaporating. We started thinking more in terms of the fourth sector collaborations you describe to build a sustainable financial model to support our mission now and into the future. Ex: a partnership with a property developer in an 122 bed college student apartment building where we provided unique understanding of the target population and provided values based programming for the residents; and we have built a residence for a fraternity I advise which provides an income stream for our campus ministry programming and more involvement with the fraternity.
BY Jed Emerson
ON November 17, 2014 12:35 PM
Gib, good observations and nice to see this topic on the Blog as an introduction…
Can you clarify for me, is this post related to The Fourth Sector initiative http://www.fourthsector.net/ and other folks or an independent initiative?
Regardless, lots of rich areas to explore on these topics for sure and glad to read your thoughts!
BY Pablo Esteves
ON November 18, 2014 03:13 AM
Great article Gib. Very true. The concept of meaningful work should go back to its foundations: work should be an enjoyable endeavor, done purposefully and with passion.
Your observations speak directly to what we have observed working in this space for almost 5 years; we provide leadership development programs which focus on non-profit and social business consulting projects, in emerging markets.
We have also seen first-hand the trend you’ve referenced around an increase in interest for internships with impact, as my colleague Daniel references in another article. Our own application numbers and placement numbers have increased by 30-40% per year, since we launched in 2010.This summer, for example, we have successfully launched our largest program ever, with 34 students from 10 different schools. And beyond on own program, we have seen a genuine interest in students looking to offer their skills in a completely foreign context and country.
One of the most exciting observations that you highlighted and that we emphasize as well is that the benefits of these types of initiatives and programs are real for the individual, the company, and the communities and organizations that benefit from the pro- or low-bono services.
Time calls for a new kind of leadership and collective consciousness.
BY gaurav
ON April 29, 2016 03:28 PM
@Natasha! Business schools have CSR and Sustainability related modules that you can select. MIT has a dedicated Sustainable Development MBA program. Another choice is to combine subjects from Public Policy and Business.
@Jed! At an upcoming event I will have a chance to say hi to Heerad Sabeti (founder of Fourthnetworks)
@Gib! If you ever need a candidate with an effective skill portfolio for fourthsector then please contact. I will connect with you on Linkedin as well.