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One Organization’s Quest for Good

NonProfit Hub

While there, McDonald noticed that many classrooms had only a stack of books to share between hundreds of children. “It Although she began as a volunteer, Stephans decided to take the leap and make her passion for social entrepreneurship a full-time job. “She [McDonald] ended up finding her purpose.”. Stephans has a theory.

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The Future of Family Philanthropy

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Families are increasingly taking a portfolio approach that combines traditional grantmaking with values-aligned investing, advocacy strategies and political giving, social entrepreneurship, and more. It also includes new donors who are making their own wealth and embarking on their own giving journeys.

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Need a Lift? 13 Stories That Inspired Us in 2024

Stanford Social Innovation Review

The Societal Role of Social Entrepreneurship by Theodore Lechterman & Johanna Mair How can social entrepreneurship promote social justice? Universities may be able to help by building opportunities for students to take relevant action beyond the classroom.

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Smart Reform: Reducing Government Waste By Strengthening The Nonprofit Sector

Bloomerang

Health, education, and science data have identified problems for many decades that need specialized/tailored solutions based on a particular subgroup of our population (children, elderly, disabled, etc.). Balancing fiscal responsibility with social impact is a challenge that requires precision, not a broad axe.