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Social Entrepreneurs: Say Yes
What we can learn from the exceptional life of the late Priya Haji.
The Power of Diverse Leadership
One of the most powerful strategies funders can pursue is to invest in the leadership of those most affected by problems in their communities.
Building a Culture of Philanthropy
Philanthropy is vital to fostering a vibrant community, but how do we deliberately inspire and support a culture of giving?
Investing in Leadership to Accelerate Philanthropic Impact
Why some foundations are making leadership development a core part of their grantmaking strategy.
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The Bias of ‘Professionalism’ Standards
Professionalism has become coded language for white favoritism in workplace practices that more often than not leave behind people of color. This is the fourth of 10 articles in a special series about diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Social Entrepreneurship: The Case for Definition
Social entrepreneurship is attracting growing amounts of talent, money, and attention, but along with its increasing popularity has come less certainty about what exactly a social entrepreneur is and does.
Creating High-Impact Nonprofits
Conventional wisdom says that scaling social innovation starts with strengthening internal management capabilities. This study of 12 high-impact nonprofits, however, shows that real social change happens when organizations go outside their own walls and find creative ways to enlist the help of others.
What Business Execs Don’t Know—but Should—About Nonprofits
Business leaders play vital roles in the nonprofit sector – as board members, donors, partners, and even executives. Yet all too often they underestimate the unique challenges of managing nonprofit organizations.
The Dawn of System Leadership
The deep changes necessary to accelerate progress against society's most intractable problems require someone who catalyzes collective leadership.