By Mother Teresa [more]
Entrepreneurship is not about big ideas or flamboyant personalities – It’s about managing risk successfully. [more]
By Andrew Olendzki
Published: Insight Journal in Summer 2007
http://www.dharma.org/ij/documents/MakingtheBestofIt.pdf
October Song: Where Have All the Flowers Gone
Artist: The Kingston Trio [more]
Editor's Note: I shared this article with our foundation's board last week because Thomas Siebel's success is the kind I strive for. Siebel decided that money doesn't solve social problems, thinking outside the box does. His story and the author's broadening of the concept to "catalytic philanthropy" makes me very hopeful that our little experiment will work. That is, that applying creative business strategies and disciplines to social problems may work. A deep bow to Messrs. Siebel and Kramer. [more]
The Power of Ethical Management
by Norman V. Peale & Ken Blanchard [more]
Social issues such as homelessness are complex and chronic and since they have not been solved using traditional means, innovative and measured new approaches, such as “Housing First” are worth trying. [more]
Particularly during times of declining revenue, non-profit executives are challenged to identify and build new revenue sources. And, unlike business, they must do so while maintaining their commitment to their service mission. [more]
By Jan Masaoka Published: Blueavocado.org on April 14th, 2009
http://www.blueavocado.org/content/best-way-raise-money
