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December Newsletter: Roots and Wings

By Tim McCarthy

December 1, 2011

Author’s note: This is the sixth article in a series of 12 describing mistakes I’ve made in building a foundation.  My hope is that they are helpful to you in...
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For What It's Worth
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For What It's Worth

By Buffalo Springfield

December 1, 2011

Editor’s Note:  In keeping with the Pinker research cited in this month's case study, I'd like to think that the spreading of the message of non-violence through the emergence of...
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December Case Study: World Becoming Less Violent Summary, by Seth Borenstein

By Tim McCarthy

December 1, 2011

  Editor's Note:  While not a classic case study, as we usually place here, the article below by Seth Borenstein summarizes research and findings from the leading authority on violence,...
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December Article of Interest: How Inequality Hurts the Economy, by David Lynch

By Tim McCarthy

December 1, 2011

Editor's Note:  There is an emerging argument for overcoming our ever-expanding polarization of wealth in the USA.  It goes well beyond pleas for compassion from "bleeding hearts" like mine.  That...
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December Quote: Seth Godin

December 1, 2011

“If your non-profit isn't acting with as much energy and guts as it takes to get funded in Silicon Valley or featured on Digg, then you're failing in your duty...
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If Everyone Cared
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If Everyone Cared

By Nickelback

November 1, 2011

Favorite Lyric: “If everyone shared and swallowed their pride.” Editor’s Note:  While I think Nickelback is mediocre musically, the message of the video is moving, ending with one of my...
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October Quote of the Month

October 1, 2011

"To put everything in balance is good. To put everything in harmony is better." -Victor Hugo
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The One Page Business Plan for Non-Profit Organizations
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The One Page Business Plan for Non-Profit Organizations

By Jim Horan

August 31, 2011

Written by Jim Horan Author’s Note:  Strategic planning processes have changed little during my 35 year business career.  They remain too complex and ineffective.  In my opinion, many planning processes...
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Turn, Turn, Turn
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Turn, Turn, Turn

By Pete Seeger

August 31, 2011

Editor's note: Such an interesting song, written by folk legend Pete Seeger and made popular by a pioneer folk/rock band The Byrds. (David Crosby's first big band, fronted by Roger...
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Article: Want Impact? Networks Trump Organizations

By Tim McCarthy

August 31, 2011

By David Haskell, Dreams Indeed International Our weakness proved to be our greatest asset. In an Egyptian village roasted by the merciless sun, civil engineer Yousry and I sat down...
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Quote: “To laugh often and love much;”

August 1, 2011

"To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelli gent persons and the affection of children; [more] to earn the approbation of honest citizens and endure the...
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Leap of Reason
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Leap of Reason

By Mario Marino

August 1, 2011

Leap of Reason Written by Mario Marino (To download the book for printing or reading on your computer, iPad, or Kindle, visit: leapofreason.org ) Author’s Note:  Mario Marino makes a...
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Case Study: Time to Ax Public Programs That Don’t Yield Results

By Tim McCarthy

August 1, 2011

Editor's note:  Since this was difficult for me to read and understand, I'll guess it may be the same for you.  I've been directly involved with Head Start through the...
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Article: The Elusive Fruits of Inclusive Growth

By Tim McCarthy

August 1, 2011

May 13th 2010 | from the print edition of The Economist | Banyan   Editor's note:  I've witnessed first-hand that wealth in emerging countries does not distribute itself equally and...
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Story: The Divine Story

By Tim McCarthy

July 1, 2011

Editor’s Note:  The following article, picked up from Divine Chocolate’s website www.divinechocolateusa.com outlines a brand I ran across a few years ago.  I was trying to figure out how to...
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Fault Lines
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Fault Lines

By Raghuram G. Rajan

July 1, 2011

Fault Lines Written by Raghuram G. Rajan Author’s Note:  The theories outlined by this former IMF Fund Chief Economist and professor at UChicago are more than just the recaps of...
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Article: The Centenarians Square Up

By Tim McCarthy

July 1, 2011

Published: economist.com | Jun 9th 2011 | NEW YORK | from the print edition Editor’s note:  A fascinating and brilliant article from the Economist June 11 issue.  I’ve seen many...
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The End of Fund Raising
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The End of Fund Raising

By Jason Saul

June 1, 2011

The End of Fund Raising Written by Jason Saul Editor’s Note: I enjoyed Jason Saul's book Social Innovation, Inc. so much I decided to read his latest work called The...
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Article: The Value of Human Capital

By Tim McCarthy

June 1, 2011

Written by: Lucy Bernholz Publishes: philantropy.blogspot.com May 26, 2011 Editor’s Note:  I don’t subscribe to many (any) blogs but Lucy Bernholz’ work – consulting in engaged philanthropy – came across...
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Much to Say
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Much to Say

By Kevin McCarthy

June 1, 2011

[audio src="much-to-say.mp3"] I'm hesitant to use my son's music, though I have done so before with his commercial work.  This month's selection is not available commercially.  As you listen, consider...
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Social Innovation, Inc.:5 Strategies for Driving Business Growth through Social Change
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Social Innovation, Inc.:5 Strategies for Driving Business Growth through Social Change

By Jason Saul

May 1, 2011

Social Innovation, Inc.:5 Strategies for Driving Business Growth through Social Change Written by Jason Saul Preface: Unlike other authors I've read on the topic, Saul uses specific case histories for...
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