Philanthropy
Organizations Need to “Lean In” Too
Philanthropic organizations must “lean in” and confront the various ways their collective cultures get in the way.
Tag: Boards
Human Rights
The State of Diversity
As Obama addresses the most diverse Congress in history, a look at the state of diversity in the union of philanthropy.
Nonprofit Management
The Cliff of Unintended Consequences
Making a case for nonprofit talent development.
Board Governance
World-Changing Organizations Deserve World-Class Boards
Empowered boards are critical to the success of organizations.
Board Governance
Bringing a Network Mindset to Board Development
How to use online social network tools to find the right board members—with the right networks—easier.
Socially Responsible Business
The Truth About Ben and Jerry’s
Contrary to myth, the sale of Ben & Jerry’s to corporate giant Unilever wasn’t legally required.
Microfinance
Social Enterprises and Growth: Lessons from the Microcredit Debate
Ambition to scale makes MFIs more financially driven.
Nonprofit Management
Net Promoter Mania
Introducing a corporate measurement strategy to the social sector presents a variety of potential uses and associated practices.
Board Governance
Social Sector Peer Evaluation: A Proposal
Imagine a new nonprofit board governance practice where organizations engaged peers to assess their work.
Foundations
Los Angeles Shines in Collaboration for Capacity Building
What’s behind Los Angeles's quiet but notable pace of innovation.