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Nonprofits

15 Minutes with Kevin Johnson

SSIR Academic Editor Jim Phills sat down with former NBA superstar Kevin Johnson to discuss how he's revitalizing his old inner-city neighborhood.

By James A. Phills, Jr. | 3 | Spring 2007
 

Nonprofits

Listening Is Lucrative

The most successful nonprofits pay close heed to their markets.

By Alana Conner Snibbe | 2 | Winter 2007
 

Nonprofits

For Love or Money

Innovative plays are good for all theaters, but lucrative for only a few.

By Alana Conner Snibbe | Fall 2006
 

Global Issues

Undercutting TV’s Ageist Stereotypes

TV spoils outlook on aging, but keeping a diary may lessen the damage.

By Alana Conner Snibbe | Fall 2005
 

Global Issues

Mind the Gap

Some social and educational programs inadvertently widen the gap between the haves and the have-nots.

By Alana Conner Snibbe | Summer 2005
 

Social Innovations

The Price of Commercial Success

Minnesota Public Radio: social purpose capitalism.

By James A. Phills & Victoria Chang | Spring 2005
 

Social Innovations

Competitive Advantage: A Dance of Relevance

Ballet Memphis leverages its understanding of local culture – Elivs, gospel, rockability, and African-American stories – to compete against touring Broadway blockbusters.

By Jocelyn Dong | Winter 2004
 

Nonprofits

The Sound of No Music

Like many nonprofits, the Oakland Symphony failed to
understand the distinction between mission and strategy.
This mistake helped kill the venerable orchestra.

By James A. Phills, Jr. | Fall 2004
 

Nonprofits

Steppenwolf’s New Stage

A theater ensemble transforms into a company with a bottom line.

By Tony Proscio & Clara Miller | Winter 2003
 

Philanthropy

Behind the Message

Kaiser Foundation and Viacom take on AIDS -- one episode at a time.

By Gabrielle Birkner | Winter 2003
 

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