Consider how radically technology has altered the business landscape over the past several years, from software as a service (SaaS) platforms that make it easier for employees to communicate and collaborate in real time to the explosion of digital marketing efforts. Digital innovations have just as much transformative potential for nonprofits as businesses, but the…
There are many respected organizations dedicated to helping you make a difference. We’ve listed our favorites below so you can take advantage of their valuable advice: California Resources Center for Nonprofit Management A Southern California nonprofit support organization The California Association of Nonprofits (CAN) California Association of Nonprofits (CAN) is a statewide membership network,…
Social Entrepreneur is a relatively new term that helps to define individuals and groups who are innovating solutions to poverty, hunger, homelessness, education and so much more. They are the founders of Method who create products that are better for the environment, the philanthropists establishing nonprofit corporations or foundations, and investors who provide microfinance loans…
There are those thought leaders who come along and shift paradigms. They get us to think outside the box, they challenge old models, invent new ones and ignite change. Dan Pallotta, author of Uncharitable, How Restraints on Nonprofits Undermine Their Potential, is that kind of thought leader. He calls it “economic apartheid” and outlines why…
“To give away money is an easy matter and in any man’s power. But to decide to whom to give it, and how large, and when, and for what purpose and how, is neither in every man’s power nor an easy matter.” Aristotle According to Sara Beggs from the Association of Small Foundations, “a private…
Jobs in CSR – A New Trend in the Right Direction In September 2012, I spotted a job notice from NBC Universal for “Manager, Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility.” I went on to read the job description: “The Manager, Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility will be a key employee on the development and execution of…