The media has long been known as a gatekeeper of information with a disproportionate influence over its audience. It therefore needs to be responsible in its role of news communicator, advocate, watcher, and participant. The major trend in the changes…
In a commercial marketplace, prices paid for goods are generally accepted as the signal of whether or not value is being created. Imperfect though this signal is, it is a much clearer indication than can be found in the social…
Philanthropy has often been associated with mega-giving and mega-givers. The fact is that it covers a multitude of donors, modes of giving, and beneficiaries. That said, all forms of philanthropy are experiencing unusual changes. Four major trends can be observed.…
From its springboard in Silicon Valley a decade ago, venture philanthropy has grown into a global movement. At its heart is a highly engaged partnership that offers development finance coupled with nonfinancial advice that social purpose organizations need in order…
Over the last 30 years, social entrepreneurship has evolved from an arcane concept recognized by a few thought leaders to a widespread phenomenon embraced by people worldwide. What distinguishes social entrepreneurs from other social leaders is their pursuit of pattern…
Social enterprises are in vogue. The promise of delivering both social impact and financial sustainability has excited many within and outside the social sector. The social enterprise movement is also bringing together the social and business sectors in new ways.…
Charities exist to help the poor and the needy. However, well-run charities are few and far between. The key reason is that the same compassion that drove the formation of charities and their work can result in poor governance, low…
Charity has come to mean different things to different people. At its core, charity is about kindness and providing for the poor and needy. However, over time, this idea of kindness has been stretched to cover all aspects of community…
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The following publications and websites provide references for readers. Most of them are cited in the book but some are additional references suggested by the various authors as supplementary reading to think about various parts of the social ecosystem. Hotlinks…