“Social media powers social networks for social change.”
Beth Kanter and Allison Fine offer that thesis in The Networked Nonprofit: Connecting with Social Media to Drive Change.
“How will volunteers support this initiative?”
Simply posing that question to potential grantees would cause organizations to think about the role of volunteers in their work, and might even open minds and opportunities, according toShirley Sagawa of the Center for American Progress.
Volunteers, you might say? That’s nice.
Foundation leaders can no longer assume that policymakers share their view of the sector’s role – it is up to these leaders to tell philanthropy’s story in a way that can be appreciated and understood. This was among the conclusions of the members of the Aspen Philanthropy Group in their inaugural meeting last July.
Despite popular perception, it’s not one single product, epiphany or “a-ha” moment that drives innovation. From Thomas Edison’s light bulb to Apple’s multi-functional personal devices, innovation happens when a network adapts and executes using a new approach or technology.
If Congress were to double or triple the private foundation excise tax, asks Joel Orosz of Grand Valley State University, "does anyone truly think that there will be a groundswell of support for foundations" that resist?
Consulting APEP’s consulting services are tailored to each client, but success for us generally means leaving our clients with a sustainable strategy for assessing their own advocacy impact.
With guidance from Aspen Philanthropy Group members, the Aspen Institute’s Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI) will work with partners to advance the following action agenda.
