Resource Directory
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A publication developed by Echoing Green, a twenty year-old global social venture fund that seeds innovative social change organizations. The Be Bold initiative reaches out to the next generation of world-changers and equips them with the inspiration and qualities needed for developing meaningful careers that deliver the change they seek. The book shares the stories of twelve social entrepreneurs supported by Echoing Green, and in doing so, brings to life the core elements of acting boldly, thinking boldly, and living boldly. The book’s online counterpart offers practical resources, a thriving online community of like-minded young people, and tools for career reflection.
Blogs & Sites We Like
A new web magazine written by and for people who work and volunteer in community nonprofits. Blue Avocado's aim is to engage and support the people of community nonprofits, the ones who do the heavy lifting in building social justice and strong communities, and who create and drive the ideas that change our world for the better.
A blog authored by a nonprofit consultant on topics of nonprofit management, funding, fund-raising, technology, and policy.
A great collection of blogs written by nonprofit staff at a variety of organizations. This is a great resource to find out what nonprofits are blogging about, and learn a little more of the personality of specific organizations.
MBA Depot is an online community with a wealth of content geared towards MBAs and managers. The site features learning centers with information about nonprofits and social responsibility.
News on innovations in social entrepreneurship.
Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR)
From the print publication with the same name, the SSIR blog is an online resource for sharing strategies, tools, and ideas for nonprofits, foundations, and socially responsible businesses.
A community of professional women who balance their work and life with flexibility and creativity. YourOnRamp provides the networks, resources, and job opportunities to succeed.
Foundations & Venture Philanthropists
Edna McConnell Clark Foundation
Taproot Foundation blends elements of grantmaking, consulting services and skill-based volunteerism to build the capacity of nonprofit organizations by awarding high-quality, pro bono consulting services (Service Grants) in Marketing, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Strategy Management.
Inspiring Publications
A publication developed by Echoing Green, a twenty year-old global social venture fund that seeds innovative social change organizations. The Be Bold initiative reaches out to the next generation of world-changers and equips them with the inspiration and qualities needed for developing meaningful careers that deliver the change they seek. The book shares the stories of twelve social entrepreneurs supported by Echoing Green, and in doing so, brings to life the core elements of acting boldly, thinking boldly, and living boldly. The book’s online counterpart offers practical resources, a thriving online community of like-minded young people, and tools for career reflection.
Professional Associations
Association of Fundraising Professionals
Reading on Workforce Talent
"The Battle for Brainpower," The Economist (October 5, 2006 issue)
"Employment in the Nonprofit Sector," by Independent Sector
"How to Compete in the War for Talent," by Carol Hacker
"The Leadership Deficit" by Thomas Tierney, Bridgestar (published in the Stanford Social Innovation Review)
"The Next Generation of Nonprofit Sector Leadership" by Shelly Cryer, The Initiative for Nonprofit Sector Careers
"Recent Trends in Nonprofit Employment and Earnings," by John S. Irons and Gary Bass, OMB Watch
"The Talent Edge," by David Cohen