Podcast

Nonprofits & NGOs

Claire A. Williams, Lara Vogel - Using Social Enterprise to Outpace Poverty

Hope Runs is a nonprofit social enterprise working in Kenya and Tanzania that uses athletics, education, and social entrepreneurship to empower AIDS orphans. In this audio interview, founders Claire Williams and Lara Vogel talk about how they have turned their idea of using marathon running to "outpace poverty" into a vital organization that partners with AIDS orphanages to have a real influence in children's lives. They discuss their model, how they use volunteers, and advice for social entrepreneurs.

Podcast

Civic Engagement

Beth Kanter - Activating Philanthropy Through Social Media

How can nonprofits leverage social media technology such as Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, and blogs to support philanthropy? In this audio lecture, nonprofit consultant Beth Kanter talks about how she has done just that, thereby raising thousands of dollars to help children in Cambodian orphanages get to school. Learn how to get people involved in your cause, donate, volunteer, and solicit friends—all with a few keystrokes.

Nonprofit Management

Danny Lopez: A Profile in Third Sector Grit

By John Brothers 1

Engaging with and empowering students to live above the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Nonprofits

11 Reasons Why New College Grads Should Pursue Nonprofit Careers

By Rosetta Thurman 6

For those interested in social innovation but who aren't sure what they want to do next.

Economic Development

Youth Savings: A Springboard to a Better Future

By Reeta Roy

Savings could be the doorway to a more inclusive financial system for young people.

Food

Achieving Greater Impact Through Model-Sharing

By Loreal Lynch

Even if another model isn’t quite right, the idea of model-sharing—teaching and learning lessons from others—can be enlightening.

Nonprofit Management

No More Master’s Degrees and Reverse Mentoring

By Rosetta Thurman 3

Rethinking leadership—a few sources of advice.

Philanthropy

How the Now Generation of Leaders Can Change Philanthropy

By Rosetta Thurman

"One thing I don’t want to see is young people come in and accept things as they are.”—Bill Somerville, president of the Philanthropic Ventures Foundation

Education

Joanne Weiss

By Eric Nee 2

Joanne Weiss is in charge of the federal government’s $4.3 billion Race to the Top Fund, a new program that is funding innovations in K-12 education.

Economic Development

Listening to African Youth

By Reeta Roy 8

Effective social change stems from listening to African youth, confronting the realities of poverty from their perspectives and on their terms.