Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder of Acumen Fund
April 13, 2011, No comments

There can only be one Jacqueline Novogratz. And no, this is not a hagiography; there is no need to relentlessly emphasize how rare of a person she is: intelligent yet [...]

Thoughtful Read: Actions Speak Loudest

December 2, 2009, 3 Comments

A while back, the folks over at YellowBrickRoad reached to us with an opportunity to review their new book, Actions Speak Loudest. During the past few ...

5 Books for Every Social Entrepreneur’s Holiday Wish List

November 30, 2009, 12 Comments

‘Tis the season for giving…and receiving. If you’re a social entrepreneur looking for items (other than funding) to put on your wish ...

The Socially Conscious Book Club (Week 7): Whatever It Takes

August 25, 2009, 6 Comments

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) began in 1970 working with young children and their families as the city’s first truancy-prevention program. ...