Stories of nonprofit heroes and social change innovators
Celebrating those with big hearts who are challenging the status quo, a roundup from around the web
Thought-provoking piece on nonprofit agility: “A Tale of Two Orchestras: Why Columbus Can Pivot while New York Does Not” (via Nonprofit Quarterly)
"We each have the capacity to make a difference" interview with Rabbi Sholom Lipskar, founder of the Shul and the Aleph Institute, (via Philanthropy Roundtable)
In awe of those who boldly build civil society, sometimes at great risk to themselves. May we all learn from your courage. (via The Atlantic, reporting on the dangerous work of educating girls in Afghanistan)
Bipolar disorder has affected my family, and I'm thankful for those working for breakthroughs. Good story about how giving is deeply personal, and of the potential when organizations partner to advance meaningful change. (via Inside Philanthropy)
"Allow the folks at the margins to make you different — if you’re there to receive and be reached by them, and to listen to them, and to cherish them. … Get in there." -Fr. Greg Boyle, who has ministered to gang youth in Los Angeles for decades. (via Crux Now)
Heartened to learn about foundation support for grandparents raising grandchildren. (via Inside Philanthropy)
And in other news, celebrating a book launch!
"Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life." Wise words from comedian Amy Poehler. Celebrating the launch of my new book with my friends and colleagues at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University!
My new book, Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results, is now available at all major retailers, in both hard cover and e-book formats.
Photos by Suvan Chowdhury and Dallas Floer