Rising Above Politics in the Trump Era
Fights on the floor of the state legislatures. Elections focused less on the issues plaguing our towns and more on dirty politics. A must-watch reality show in Washington D.C. around whom is the biggest liar. These are not scenes from the latest good vs. evil epic...
Step-by-Step Guide to Create a Successful Social Enterprise
Summer is an excellent time to consider new ideas. Based on research, one of the top ideas that nonprofits are considering is social enterprise (or an earned income venture). These ventures enable nonprofit (or for-profit) organizations to harness the power of the...
Making Smart Decisions
Sometimes when you meet someone, you just click. Last year, while teaching for the Executive Nonprofit Management certificate program at Duke University, I met Amy Gearhart, a student in my class. She had recently made a career shift. After serving 30 years as a...
A New Mash-Up for the Social Sector: Coopetition
Every social sector conference this spring will feature sessions on collective impact, collaboration and system building. These concepts signify an important shift in the social sector – one toward advancing the cause through a network mindset. But, we have also...