Fostering Collaboration Through Common Language
Social change partners must understand the why before digging into the what.
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A Case for Business Diversity
The co-operative enterprise model lets people own and operate the services they need to live, and supports overall economic stability and resilience.
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 “Teacher Town, USA”
A group of local donors has set out to transform the teaching profession in Memphis, Tennessee.
Philanthropy and Impact Investing—Stormy Seas, Rocky Shores
The middle ground between traditional philanthropic and commercial spaces is a continuum; we need to shift the dialogue from morals to tools.
Civic Crowdfunding: A New Way of Spending Down?
Civic crowdfunding shouldn't support core public services; it should create immediate impact and inform future projects.
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Greening Health Care: How Hospitals Can Heal the Planet
A new book looks at the mix of leadership, strategy, coordination, and evidence leaders need to transform the US health sector.
Reconciling the Supply & Demand of Good Intentions
Why we must strike a balance between high-volume and high-touch service programs.
Is Something Better than Nothing?
Mission-driven organizations would do well to remember that they become the company they keep, and to take care in choosing the right collaborators.
Investing in Leadership to Accelerate Philanthropic Impact
Why some foundations are making leadership development a core part of their grantmaking strategy.