Unveiling the Informal Economy
Stereotypes cloud our perception of the informal economy, but we have much to learn from the entrepreneurship that unfolds there.
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Are Donor-Advised Funds Good for Nonprofits?
Critics claim that DAFs unduly postpone funds needed by charities, but the vehicle offers many benefits that may outweigh its costs.
A Vast New Source for Social Purpose Finance
The conversion of government-owned or -controlled assets into charitable endowments, or "philanthropication through privatization," has succeeded around the world in creating effective foundations for social good.
Social Entrepreneurship Needs a New Funding Model
Impact investors pass on enterprises with potential because the deals are too small to justify the effort. A new model works through intermediaries to get entrepreneurs the capital they need.
Four Lessons for Launching a Social Enterprise
Judging from our experience of creating employment for Pakistani women in household services, we would do many things differently if we had the chance.
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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.