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Vanguard Governance: Part II - The Double Helix

BY Alice KorngoldWed Jan 7, 2009 at 9:11 PM

Biggest lesson of 2008: Boards make decisions that determine the success or failure of our economy, increases or cutbacks in jobs, access to education, healthcare, and social services, energy conservation or waste, the future of ...READ»

BOARD GOVERNANCE | 2 comments

Vanguard Governance: Part I - Boards Rule

BY Alice KorngoldSun Jan 4, 2009 at 7:42 PM

Despite conventional wisdom that draws sharp lines between for-profit and nonprofit boards, I believe that they are fundamentally the same. Both for-profit and nonprofit boards have ownership responsibilities for their ...READ»

BOARD GOVERNANCE | 1 comment

Introducing Vanguard Governance: The Power of Boards and a Mandate for Change

BY Alice KorngoldSun Jan 4, 2009 at 7:27 PM

For-profit boards of directors bear much responsibility for the past year’s financial catastrophes. Nonprofit boards are accountable for global and regional organizations that need to address vital matters relating to the ...READ»

CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY | 1 comment

Board Governance 2009: Rising from the Ashes

BY Alice KorngoldTue Dec 23, 2008 at 8:11 PM

“The era that defined Wall Street is finally, officially over. Michael Lewis, who chronicled its excess in Liar’s Poker, returns to his old haunt to figure out what went wrong.” “The End” by Michael Lewis is a smart analysis ...READ»

CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY | 1 comment

You've Got IT, Nonprofits Need IT: Doing Good One Byte At A Time

BY Alice KorngoldSun Dec 14, 2008 at 1:20 PM

Too many nonprofits are missing out on the advantages of the internet in communicating their messages, galvanizing support, and serving the world. Businesses can add important value by providing guidance, expertise, and technical ...READ»

CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY | Comment

Forecast for Corporate Giving 2009

BY Alice KorngoldSun Dec 7, 2008 at 12:22 AM

Listening carefully to businesses as they react to traumatic and volatile market news, here are my five predictions for corporate philanthropy in 2009: Overall giving from the business sector will be even with 2008 in spite of ...READ»

CIVIC VENTURES | Comment

Social Enterprises of the Year

Fri Dec 5, 2008 at 5:30 PM

These ten organizations comprise our honor roll of 2009 Social Enterprises of the Year. Will all of these ideas work in the long run and on a grand scale? Perhaps not. But they represent the kind of innovative thinking that can transform lives and change our world.READ»

CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY | 2 comments

Good-Giving: Six Holiday Gift Ideas

BY Alice KorngoldTue Dec 2, 2008 at 11:09 PM

One side-effect of this dreadful economy is that people seem more mindful than ever of the needs of others and what matters most. Tis the season for “good giving.” Here are six holiday gift ideas for doing good by giving ...READ»

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY | 2 comments

Choosing a Nonprofit Board

BY Alice KorngoldThu Nov 27, 2008 at 12:48 AM

There are over a million nonprofits in the U.S. alone, most of which would be thrilled to have the talents of business people who bring experience, expertise, and fresh perspectives, as well as a willingness to contribute funds and ...READ»

PHILANTHROPY | 1 comment

HopeLab: Video Games for Health

BY Jennifer VilagaTue Nov 25, 2008 at 5:00 AM

President and CEO: Pat ChristenREAD»

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