“Impact investing will not save us. It is not enough. Philanthropy will not save us. Social enterprise will not save us. We have to connect the dots and use all the social and financial capital tools we got.” Deb Nelson, Executive Director, Just Economy Institute As a term, impact investing turns 15 this year. What
This nonprofit productivity post is part 1 in a two-part series. Procrastination is so very tempting! Just one more look at social media or another quick trip to the coffee shop, what harm can it do? But it’s more than mere distraction, it can have a serious impact on your long-term productivity. Amazing as it
Community Networks: The Case of My Brother’s Keeper After President Barack Obama launched My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) in 2014 to close the opportunity gap for boys and men of color, Delia Farquharson and Francis Wynne eagerly pursued a chapter for their city of Mt. Vernon, New York. Farquharson and Wynne sought out assistance from local
You may have heard the term “people first culture” here and there, but what does it really mean? Inc.com describes the term as the following: “People-first cultures are rooted in a philosophy that values people over profits. The ironic twist is that when employees are valued as whole individuals and provided the opportunity for well-being,
Don’t think of yourself as a “fundraiser.” That sounds like it’s all about money. And money is one of the top taboo topics in our society. Think of yourself, instead, as a “philanthropy facilitator.” That makes it about love. “Philanthropy” translated from the Greek literally means “love (philos) of humanity (Anthropos).” When you ask for
