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Social Innovations

From Lemons to Lemonade: Clevelanders Find New Uses for Abandoned Spaces

The Galleria Erieview in Cleveland is only a shell of the once vibrant downtown shopping destination. The mall, which used to host 48 retail shops, is now mostly empty with a handful of food court restaurants.

While the Galleria has lost nearly all the retail shops, two fruitful things remain: the barrel-shaped glass ceiling and resourceful, dedicated employees... (continue reading this blog post)

By Halle Tecco | Mar. 30, 2010
 

Nonprofits

The Effects of Joining the Conversation

It's not a surprise to any of us that social media is changing the way our organizations work, not just communicate. The lessons in social media are especially important for organizations working with the public, whether it's public service or opinion. The Hatcher Group, a Maryland-based public affairs and communications firm, released a great report this past fall called New Media & Social Change: How Nonprofits are Using Web-based Technologies to Reach Their Goals (PDF)… (continue reading this blog post)

By Amy Sample Ward | Feb. 4, 2010
 

Social Innovations

America, Reimagined

By Marcia Stepanek | 2 | Oct. 29, 2009
 

Nonprofits

Nonprofits Face Big Challenges

By Todd Cohen | 1 | Oct. 27, 2009
 

Social Innovations

Philanthropy Policy Project

By Lucy Bernholz | 1 | Aug. 17, 2009
 

Social Innovations

Now Media

By Marcia Stepanek | Jun. 26, 2009
 

Philanthropy

Elephants in the Philanthropic Room

By Sean Stannard-Stockton | 2 | Jun. 24, 2009
 

Philanthropy

Giving-sector Should Raise Its Advocacy Voice

The author submits how nonprofits should act as advocates for democracy

By Todd Cohen | May. 12, 2009
 

Nonprofits

The Best Thing We Can Do for Nonprofits–and Ourselves

We must actively withhold support when we see the government acting in a way counter to our ideals and its own.

By Kelly Kleiman | Apr. 28, 2009
 

Social Innovations

Figuring Out What Counts

The new United States presidential administration offers hope for decision-making that puts the well-being of people and the planet at the forefront.

By Kevin Jones | 1 | Jan. 28, 2009