Advocacy Isn’t “Soft”
Evaluating efforts to promote shifts in policy requires methods that are at once rigorous and flexible.
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A Fault in Funding
An initiative undertaken by the World Bank reveals a troubling gap in the financing of social enterprises.
Beyond Diplomacy
Civil society organizations are dramatically changing how countries bring an end to violent political conflict.
CHANGE Takes Time
The long, hard struggle to alter US policy on HIV/AIDS assistance shows that advocacy can deliver a real payoff.
Subsidizing Impact
The right formula for creating a socially beneficial enterprise often includes a strong dose of up-front philanthropic support
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Fundraising in Tough Times
Our economy is in bad shape and will only get worse. So what can fundraisers do to minimize the impact of this difficult period on our organizations, and at the same time maximize income?
Social Entrepreneurship Revisited
Social entrepreneurship is one of the most alluring terms on the problem-solving landscape today. The question is not whether social entrepreneurship is a term in
good currency, but what it actually means.
Fostering High-Quality Connections
How to deal with corrosive relationships at work.
Scaling Impact
Scaling requires not only fidelity to core processes and programs, but also constant adjustments to local needs and resources.
All Entrepreneurship Is Social
Let’s not overlook what traditional entrepreneurs contribute to society.