Come on up to the Rising
A PARADISE BUILT IN HELL: The Extraordinary Communities That Arise in Disaster by Rebecca Solnit
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Articles P6230
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A Good Business for Poor People
Microfranchising poses fewer risks and offers greater benefits than does creating a new business from scratch.
Local Warming
Global warming may end up helping some poor farmers who will be able to sell their crops for higher prices.
Game-Changers of the World, Unite
Play this online game and learn social innovation strategies to solve global crises.
The Mouths of Gift Horses
Why nonprofits should court contributions that help both themselves and society.
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Doing Good by Being Bad
MOVING POLITICS: Emotions and ACT UP’s Fight Against AIDS by Deborah B. Gould
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Lessons from an Organizer
CREATIVE COMMUNITY ORGANIZING: A Guide for Rabble-Rousers, Activists, and Quiet Lovers of Justice by Si Kahn
Podcast
Erickson, Levine, Kim, Deiglmeier - Structures for Social Enterprise
Social problems are being addressed not only through the traditional nonprofit sector but also with emerging social enterprise structures such as for-profits that focus on the triple bottom line and hybrid models that blend market and nonmarket approaches. Kriss Deiglmeier, executive director of the Center for Social Innovation, moderates a panel of social enterprise leaders who discuss the unique aspects of their respective organization's legal structure, and share perspectives in establishing and maintaining enterprises dedicated to advancing social impact.