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Innovations in print, online, and other forms of journalism that benefit civil society

Podcast

Economic Development

Jacqueline Novogratz - Patient Capital in International Development

Neither markets nor philanthropy alone are sufficient to help the world's poorest people. In this audio interview with host Sheela Sethuraman, Jacqueline Novogratz, founder of the Acumen Fund, describes how a combination of patient capital plus management support is making a difference in tackling poverty in Africa and Asia. Novogratz shares experiences and anecdotes from her recently published book, The Blue Sweater: Bridging the Gap Between Rich and Poor in an Interconnected World.

UNCHARITABLE:
How Restraints on
Nonprofits Undermine
Their Potential
Dan Pallotta

Review

Social Innovations

The Double Standard

Reviewed By Renée Irvin 1

Uncharitable: How Restraints on Nonprofits Undermine Their Potential by Dan Pallotta

Spring 2009

Podcast

Arts & Culture

Panel Discussion - Skoll World Forum: Conflict Resolution

From investment to football to soap operas to jobs, culture can be a force for good in the world. In this panel discussion sponsored by the Skoll World Forum, experts on social entrepreneurship share their experiences and insights about how to use culture and media as tools for conflict resolution.

Podcast

Business

Gary Hirshberg - Making Money While Going Green

Scientists predict that we have less than 10 years to sufficiently reduce carbon emissions to avert a total environmental disaster. Gary Hirshberg, Stonyfield Farm "CE-Yo", tells of his company's efforts over the past 25 years to reduce its environmental footprint while increasing profits. Hirshberg shares lessons from his book Stirring It Up: How to Make Money and Save the World, in this Stanford Center for Social Innovation audio lecture.

Nonprofits

We Are Media Project: A Lesson in Eating Your Own Dog Food

By Amy Sample Ward 1

A new project is building a toolkit to enable nonprofits to use social media strategies effectively.

Nonprofits

Storytelling for Nonprofits, in New Media and Old

By The Nonprofiteer 1

It is more important for nonprofits to do their job than to focus on media coverage.

Podcast

Education

Brij Kothari - Literacy Through Entertainment

What do you get when you combine a love of Bollywood music videos with widespread illiteracy? Brij Kothari sees an opportunity to make the world a better place. By subtitling popular entertainment, he helps millions learn to read in a fun way. He's also creating multiplatform stories that will be seen on TV, read on mobile phones, and printed in books. Talking to Design for Change host Sheela Sethuraman in this audio interview, Kothari describes how he improves lives by incorporating education into everyday entertainment.