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Competitive Advantage: A Dance of Relevance

By Jocelyn Dong

Ballet Memphis leverages its understanding of local culture – Elivs, gospel, rockability, and African-American stories – to compete against touring Broadway blockbusters.

Managing Risk

By Kathryn Olney

Nonprofits Insurance Alliance of California is thriving, despite taking on clients that no one else would.

Pumping Prosperity

By Ron Russel

ApproTEC’s pumps are designed and marketed with an understanding of the culture and psychology of African farmers.

Behind the Glitter

By Matthew Schuerman

Tiffany and Co. moves to get African “conflict diamonds” out of its stores.

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The Entrepreneurial Union

By Amy Wilkinson 7

Freelance workers, whose numbers are growing, are left without health insurance, a retirement plan, or a work community. The Freelancers Union meets these needs.

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Competing for a Change

By Leslie Berger 5

How Changemakers’ “collaborative competitions” harness the wisdom of crowds.

Scaling the Walls

By Sejal Shah

How a nonprofit spurred the Indian government to help seniors.