"The world is too much with us; [more] late and soon,
Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers
Little we see in Nature that is ours
We have given our hearts away, a sordid boon!
This Sea that bares her bosom to the moon,
The winds that will be howling at all hours,
And are up-gathered now like sleeping flowers,
For this, for everything, we are out of tune
It moves us not.
Great God! I'd rather be a Pagan suckled in a creed outworn
So might I, standing on this pleasant lea,
Have glimpses that would make me less forlorn
Have sight of Proteus rising from the sea
Or hear old Triton blow his wreathed horn. "
Among all our weakness and humanity, love is the one thing we can all bring equally to our world. [more]
Most non-profits should NOT start social businesses but if they do, they must take themselves through four key questions before embarking on their adventure. [more]
October Song: The End
Artist: The Beatles [more]
Written by Mario Morino
Published: 07-08-2010 Venture Philanthropy Partners:Investing in Social Change
http://www.vppartners.org/learning/perspectives
Nothing good happens in our lives or our business until we see things as they are and decide to change. [more]
CEO Tools: The Nuts-n-Bolts of Business for Every Manager's Success
Written by Kraig Kramers [more]
"Look to this day: [more]
For it is life, the very life of life.
In its brief course
Lie all the verities and realities of your existence.
The bliss of growth,
The glory of action,
The splendour of achievement
Are but experiences of time.
The most effective non-profit organizations are learning to combine mission with business disciplines. [more]
