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Migrating a Partnership Ethos
The Orfalea Fund’s culture of collaboration stemmed from the Orfalea family’s business experience prioritizing human relationships.
Tag: Community
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Early Lessons Propel a Movement
The traits it takes to be a good partner are the same ones young children should develop as they grow.
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Building Disaster-Ready Philanthropy
Reacting in the wake of a disaster isn’t wrong, but think of the difference a proactive funding strategy could make.
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When to Lead, Follow, and Let Go
The “servant’s heart” knows how roles must evolve in strong partnerships.
Economic Development
Communities Building Their Own Economies
Low-income communities have the power to shape their economic future, but only if they have access to tools that educate and empower.
Global Issues
Building an Intentional and Inclusive Civic Infrastructure
To address 21st-century problems, we need to build a civic infrastructure that serves all members of society, especially those on the margins.
Civic Engagement
Building Movements, Not Organizations
Creating a healthy, humane world will require more than new organizational designs. It will take rethinking the nature of organizations entirely.
Foundations
Big and Fast Is Not Better
Building relationships with grassroots organizations that advocate for human rights-based development takes time, but without investing in them, philanthropy is likely to stumble. The case of Haiti is instructive.
Big Picture
Using Social Incubation to Drive Local Innovation
A look at why and how social innovation can catalyze solutions for local problems from within the community, rather than by importing ideas from the outside.