Tag: Philanthropy
Philanthropy
A Mixed Bag
Variation is the rule when it comes to foundation expenses and compensation.
Podcast
Social Enterprise
Jed Emerson - Value Creation
The nonprofit sector delivers social value and the for-profit sector delivers economic value, right? Wrong! Speaking at Bridging the Gap, the 2005 Stanford Net Impact conference, Jed Emerson argues that value is non-divisible, whole, and blended. In this audio lecture, he invites us to think beyond philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, social enterprise, and other limiting mindsets.
Podcast
Foundations
Community Foundations - Bridging the Gap Conference
Community foundations have become an increasingly common outlet for charitable giving and activities in the United States. In this panel discussion, community foundation leaders discuss innovative models for turning dollars into social change, as well as challenges faced by this important sector of philanthropy.
Fundraising
Capacity by Any Other Name
Donors don’t know much about capacity building, except that they don’t like the term.
Fundraising
Cute and Lucrative
Sidebar to "Crisis Mentality:" some species attract donors more than others.
Economic Development
Choosing Mission Over Money
Sidebar to "Crisis Mentality:" giving for the long term.
Environment
Bigger May Not Be Better
Sidebar to "The Hidden Cost of Paradise:" does an organization's size correlate with its effectiveness?
Socially Responsible Business
Creating Game-Changing CSR
Sidebar to "Changing the Game:" tips for developing a CSR program.
Philanthropy
Listening to Tsunami Survivors
Treating aid recipients like valued customers gives insights into disaster relief.