Here are some of my favorite posts of the week:
- GTak: The number of charities and private foundations increased by 4.3 percent from 2008 to 2009 (total of > 1.2 million) – Chron of Phil 3/25
- GTak: Foundations not embracing PRI: Median amount for program-related investments fell from $898,000 in 2008 to $479,000 in 2009
- GTak: Nonprofit Finance Fund Survey offers tips for boards of organizations facing financial difficulties – http://is.gd/bl5Sv (see Q23)
- SkollFoundation: McKinsey's "What Matters" site has a series of blogs posts around social entrepreneurs, including Skoll folks. http://bit.ly/a7YMBI
- BCorporation: Looking to have pos impact on the world? How to Build a Values-Driven Biz http://ow.ly/1wbtQ Check out #BCorp on page 3! (via @incmagazine)
- GrameenFdn: Must-read. Industry unites to respond to doubts. "Measuring the Impact of #Microfinance: Our Perspective." http://bit.ly/9GK4c3
- NICentral: We’re partnering with The Oath Project and looking for student leaders to bring the MBA ethics oath to their campus. http://bit.ly/b9Bc7l
- asiangiving: Nonprofits – 61% have less than three months of cash available; 12% have none; who will provide services when they go? http://bit.ly/cKQDNd
- robertegger: GREAT Social E story in BusinessWeek-MBAs with a Social Conscience http://bit.ly/ctagJb
- tactphil: The Boston Globe profiles Root Causes's charity analysis reports: http://ow.ly/1uHIK
GTak: 7% of nonprofit board members are under 36 years old (median of 0)! Urban Institute – http://is.gd/bfPJK (p. 20) ynpn alert
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