Podcast

Arts & Culture

David Galenson - Social Entrepreneurs as Long-Horizon Creatives

At what stage in life do innovators make their most significant contributions to social enterprise? In this audio lecture, economist and creativity researcher David Galenson debunks the myth that high achievement is the domain of youth and genius for an audience of social entrepreneurs over the age of 60. Applying lessons learned from lives of artists and leaders, he considers differences in style and time horizons of creative people, emphasizing that social innovation is more about slow burn than flash in the pan.

Nonprofits

Are We Still Involved in the Pursuit of Truth? If Not, Why Not?

By Rosetta Thurman 1

Let's not lose our college idealism.

Philanthropy

Why Do People Really Give to Charity?

By Sean Stannard-Stockton 14

Altruism is still a powerful factor for donors.

Philanthropy

Who Are You? How Do You Know?

By Lucy Bernholz

Two conferences spur questions about self-identity.

Nonprofits

Bully!  The Scourge of Nonprofit Boards, and What to Do About It

By The Nonprofiteer 6

How to handle the nonprofit board ogre.

Podcast

Nonprofits

Robert Sutton - Building a Civilized Workplace

How do you spot an asshole in the workplace—or figure out whether you might be one? Robert Sutton, author of the best-selling book, The No Asshole Rule: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't, provides a sure-fire test and offers tips for keeping your "inner jerk" from rearing its ugly head on the job. Drawing on serious research and analysis, Sutton shows his Stanford 2007 Nonprofit Management Institute audience how managers can eliminate mean-spirited and unproductive behavior.

Philanthropy

Why Do People Give to Charity?

By Sean Stannard-Stockton 29

Giving is motivated by humans’ deeply held need to find meaning in life.

Civil Society

Aim for the Middle

By Alana Conner

To persuade a whole group, start by changing the minds of a few moderates.

Philanthropy

Issues that Matter

By Lucy Bernholz

Nine issues that should matter to you -- and why.

Podcast

Civic Engagement

Larry Brilliant - Reflections from a Pioneer in Social Enterprise

Should we be optimistic or pessimistic about the future of humanity and its ability to use social enterprise for productive purposes? In this University podcast, Larry Brilliant cites megatrends that are indeed cause for alarm. Yet his focus is the shining examples of altruism and philanthropy that inspire him ultimately to maintain faith in the ability of the human species to do good and overcome adversity.