Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 2, 2024

By Theodore Lechterman & Johanna Mair The field of social entrepreneurship often takes its normative foundations for granted. How can social entrepreneurship overcome these obstacles? To drive impact and build trust, provide clear guidelines based on normative principles to evaluate social entrepreneurship.

Social Entrepreneurship

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Now, that’s philanthropy. CauseTalk Radio Podcast cause marketing krizevac mobal social entrepreneurship' What makes this episode so special is Tony and Vince’s commitment to changing people’s life through entrepreurship , not charity. Tune in now!… … Keep reading.

Social Entrepreneurship

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 21, 2024

Prest Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Olatunji Ajani was recently named executive director for 1 Million Cups and Kauffman FastTrac at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Also, GivingTuesday has named two new executives, and the Fred L. Emerson Foundation has appointed its next president.

Entrepreneurship

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

As close observers of the world of family giving, we are convinced this is an historic moment for families and the future of philanthropy as well. What makes this moment perhaps the most notable time in the history of family philanthropy is that it is a time of crucial choices—with huge potential consequences and opportunities.

Philanthropy

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 14, 2014

Nichols is the senior director of marketing and communications for GuideStar , a nonprofit that powers philanthropy and is widely considered the leading source of nonprofit information. On this day I had to follow-up with Chronicle of Philanthropy and San Fernando Valley Business Journal reporters. Lindsay J.K.

Communication

Affnetz

JULY 10, 2023

Short answer – philanthropy from individuals, foundation grants, government grants, events, earned revenue, membership dues, social entrepreneurship, investments (endowments), and probably a few more things! Philanthropy is almost essential for Nonprofits. What pays for these budgets? Let’s unpack!

Social Entrepreneurship

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 10, 2025

However, according to a report by Bridgespan , the average level of philanthropy from wealthy families in the United States is roughly 1.2 First, we know from historical examples that ambitious philanthropy often requires access to talented individuals. percent of their wealth. We think there are two primary factors.

Philanthropy

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Rural philanthropy, we believe, can make a positive difference. Unfortunately, philanthropy is disproportionately underinvested in many rural areas , and the sector has not yet coalesced around standard rural-focused methods, tools, and models. Until we know for sure, we will learn by doing.

Entrepreneurship

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 10, 2023

And how can philanthropies fund it? In this sense, many international development philanthropies are neglecting the most powerful route to prosperity: productive employment in a thriving economy. Funding to Support Production Philanthropy can be catalytic in bringing the production-based lens to the fore.

Production

The Agitator

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

From the Chronicle of Philanthropy , here’s a list of America’s Top 50 donors in 2011, the amounts given and the lucky charities. Wonderfully eclectic giving — arts, social services, a rock music museum, Native Americans entrepreneurship, a science fiction museum, and neuroscience. These 50 donors gave $10.4

Entrepreneurship

NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 20, 2018

, Randy and Kathleen Janus talk about social entrepreneurship and how it can be used to tackle some of society’s grandest problems. Kathleen “Kelly” Janus is a social entrepreneur, author and lecturer at Stanford University’s Program on Social Entrepreneurship.

Social Entrepreneurship

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

I think sometimes, when we talk about nonprofits and philanthropy, we get caught up in financial structures. I think that one of the unique aspects of this, we just brought an additional element, philanthropy. Are we saying philanthropy is separate from nonprofits? It can be hard for writers and editors.

Public and Social Policy

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 13, 2024

Do lead naming gifts actually stimulate high-level philanthropy from other donors and is that what motivates HNWIs to make such charitable contributions? There are several different ethical frameworks and relating some of their various theoretical concepts to naming gifts offers critical perspectives on philanthropy and its impetuses.

Ethics

Care2

OCTOBER 7, 2009

And it has profound consequences for philanthropy. Trust in our institutions has eroded while a spirit of entrepreneurship has soared. You can pre-register here , and enjoy a sneak peak into the genius of BBMG with this thought-provoking whitepaper featured below, written by guestblogger Mirm Kriegel. www.bbmg.com

Philanthropy

Fundraising Leadership

JUNE 28, 2024

“The conference comes at a time when progress in the advancement of women’s rights and leadership is at risk, from rollbacks on reproductive rights to attacks on initiatives such as the Fearless Fund that aims to rectify the disparity in venture funding for women entrepreneurs of color,” says Gloria Feldt, co-founder and president of Take The Lead.

Leadership

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Either we rely on grant and donor funding, or must continually justify to investors and the public that our entrepreneurship is relevant to solving some of the most pressing issues of our time. As Katherine Clayton of Omnivis suggests, we could build on venture philanthropy’s promise to lower barriers and write checks quickly.

Public and Social Policy

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 17, 2023

The Value of Lived Experience The value of lived experiences for leaders is a topic that has been explored in other fields, such as social entrepreneurship —and it’s now being adapted to nonprofit boards. This reveals that the sector is becoming aware of this trust gap—but how are nonprofits responding?

Race and Ethnicity

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 28, 2023

Philanthropy and investments that are transformative and inclusive are not only about diversifying the seats at the decision-making table. It takes long-term, non-extractive, reparative investments. to undo the systemic design of racial hierarchy and imagine new possibilities.

Agriculture

NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Last year’s Social Good Tech Week covered topics ranging from big data and health technology to entrepreneurship and social media. The three day conference will take place from March 20th to the 22nd and is for nonprofit professionals and individuals interested in philanthropy and fundraising. Past conferences have featured: Workshops.

Public and Social Policy

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2012

There are also a wide variety of groups related to nonprofit professional networking, job seeking, fund-raising, communications, and philanthropy. There is a nonprofit category where you can ask or answer questions in subcategories related to nonprofit fund-raising, nonprofit management, philanthropy, and social entrepreneurship.

Public and Nonprofit Management

NonProfit Hub

MARCH 25, 2015

Fundraisers in Vancouver have had a unique challenge in figuring out what philanthropy looks like at a start-up. It is fulfilling as a fundraiser to work with these “new philanthropists” and to offer them the opportunity to integrate philanthropy and giving into the DNA of the company. Here’s what I have learned so far.

Entrepreneurship

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 14, 2023

Both of us had had direct experience of how philanthropy could make a big difference in people’s lives, and both are living examples of how investing in building the capacity of rural and Tribal people pays off. As we write this, we see strong evidence that these positive trends continue.

Nonprofit governance and management

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 21, 2023

We also deliberately sought out people outside the entrepreneurship ecosystem who had a desire to work with children. Then, because of the hyper-local nature of the work, local philanthropies and other place-based funders were engaged.

Curriculum and Teaching

Fundraising Leadership

JULY 7, 2023

Graduating with her MBA in Finance and International Business from NYU’s Stern School of Business in 1992, Elting has won several prestigious awards for her entrepreneurship and philanthropy, including the Distinguished Alumnae Award from NYU Stern's Women in Business, as well as the 2019 Charles Waldo Haskins Award for business and public service.

Entrepreneurship

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2012

There are also a wide variety of groups related to nonprofit professional networking, job seeking, fund-raising, communications, and philanthropy. There is a nonprofit category where you can ask or answer questions in subcategories related to nonprofit fund-raising, nonprofit management, philanthropy, and social entrepreneurship.

Public and Nonprofit Management

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Philanthropy simply cannot compensate for the ongoing failure of our government to meet the needs of its entire population.” But while demand-side, citizen-based efforts are important in the US and many other countries, they are only a small part of what is needed from philanthropy to help governments around the world better perform.

Public and Social Policy

Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2024

Where are our cultures of philanthropy? Fund published a three-part series of reports exploring culture of philanthropy. Alas, a culture of philanthropy essential to long-term success in the sector is still largely absent from our institutions. Which is why I advocate a practice of “philanthropy, not fundraising.”

Non-Profits

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 17, 2023

These gaps can be seen in philanthropy, banking, and federal policy. Here are a few vignettes of how this works: Supporting Entrepreneurship : Back in 2018, a nurse practitioner with over a decade’s experience opened an urgent care facility in her hometown of Clarksdale, MS.

Poverty

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 14, 2025

Effective altruism has already shown how individuals from finance, tech, and entrepreneurship can bring unique leverage to the field without ever stepping into the delivery arena itself. Alexander Puutio “ Development Philanthropy Must Be Partnership, Not Patronage ," by Karen Kardos and T. by Michael J. Mortimer and T.

Construction

Bloomerang

MAY 27, 2021

The Chronicle Of Philanthropy. National Center For Family Philanthropy. Global Entrepreneurship Network. (CARES) Coronavirus Aid, Relief, And Economic Security Act. Initiative for nonprofits and businesses both at federal and state levels. . Detailing funding for pandemic relief grants. Global funding (including USA).

Nonprofit governance and management

iMarketSmart

MAY 8, 2023

Asia Pacific Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Iceberg philanthropy: Unlocking extraordinary gifts from ordinary donors. Non-profit organization’s innovative donor management-the identification of salient factors that drive donor loyalty. 14(1), 93-106; Sargeant, A., & Lee, S. Donor-centered fundraising. Burnett, K.

Altruism and Helping

Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

The mission of this foundation is to encourage women’s involvement in philanthropy and make a significant difference in the Southern San Francisco community. Their funding priorities focus on the following areas of interest: financial literacy, workforce development, micro finance, entrepreneurship, leadership skills, and formal education.

Health

Fundraising Leadership

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

We have delivered 10 cohorts, including nonprofits, healthcare, journalism, law, entrepreneurship, and media and entertainment. To highlight women and men who walk the walk, we give Leading Woman, Alexander Barbanell Leading Man, Leading Company, Leading Philanthropy, Leading Media, and Wear the Shirt Awards.

Public and Nonprofit Management

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

A Call for Entrepreneurship Many entrepreneurs choose health care as a venue for innovation because it is one of the sectors where one can do well by doing good. However, the majority of entrepreneurship in the health sector has focused on downstream interventions such as therapeutics and health delivery solutions.

Health

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 22, 2025

Yet surface-level solutions like this overlook deeper, interconnected issues like skills mismatches between workers and available positions, inadequate transportation access to and from job centers, and barriers to entrepreneurship caused by complex regulations and limited access to capital.

Urban development