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
An innovative nonprofit idea riffing off of spelling bees: civic bees! Via Philanthropy Roundtable
Harnessing the power of markets, black food sovereignty leaders are working to transform the food system at the local level, via Nonprofit Quarterly
Who knew? The very best toilet paper (for a cause) Via Cup of Jo
“I just did my first round of grant assessing, here’s what I learned.” An honest and fun account via Fair Development
About being wrong and changing our minds, via the brilliant public speaking coach duo, Bob and Maryrose of The Ewing School
Ha! Yes! For all of you nonprofit accountants out there who innovate quietly behind the scenes and make our lives easier each day, it’s your time to shine at the world cup of Microsoft excel!
In case you missed it
Wow, wow, wow! Thrilled that Philanthropy News Digest recommended my new book, Innovation for Social Change, as one of the top 15 books to read in 2023! And adding these other great titles to my reading list now!
“Ask yourself: Of your various talents and skills, which brings you the most personal satisfaction? Which puts fire in your belly?” Check out my recent column, “Finding your superpower” in Philanthropy News Digest.
What a feeling to find your first book on the shelf at the local Barnes & Noble!
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Photos by Richard Kral and Suvan Chowdhury