Comments on: A New Kind of Nonprofit Leader http://www.socialvelocity.net/2010/06/a-new-kind-of-nonprofit-leader/ Accelerating Social Innovation Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:37:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Tweets that mention A New Kind of Nonprofit Leader | Social Velocity -- Topsy.com http://www.socialvelocity.net/2010/06/a-new-kind-of-nonprofit-leader/comment-page-1/#comment-1521 Tweets that mention A New Kind of Nonprofit Leader | Social Velocity -- Topsy.com Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:28:14 +0000 http://www.socialvelocity.net/?p=1984#comment-1521 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by The Opera House, Brigid Slipka. Brigid Slipka said: A New Kind of Nonprofit Leader: http://bit.ly/bTzw1e [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by The Opera House, Brigid Slipka. Brigid Slipka said: A New Kind of Nonprofit Leader: http://bit.ly/bTzw1e [...]

]]> By: Nell Edgington http://www.socialvelocity.net/2010/06/a-new-kind-of-nonprofit-leader/comment-page-1/#comment-1512 Nell Edgington Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:25:10 +0000 http://www.socialvelocity.net/?p=1984#comment-1512 I agree that the new nonprofit leader exists in those organizations and other darlings of the social entrepreneurship movement, like Teach for America, etc. However, I think the challenge is to encourage smaller, less well-known nonprofits to adopt these characteristics in order to move the entire nonprofit sector into a more innovative, effective space. I agree that the new nonprofit leader exists in those organizations and other darlings of the social entrepreneurship movement, like Teach for America, etc. However, I think the challenge is to encourage smaller, less well-known nonprofits to adopt these characteristics in order to move the entire nonprofit sector into a more innovative, effective space.

]]> By: Dana Hagenbuch http://www.socialvelocity.net/2010/06/a-new-kind-of-nonprofit-leader/comment-page-1/#comment-1510 Dana Hagenbuch Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:32:20 +0000 http://www.socialvelocity.net/?p=1984#comment-1510 Nell, the qualities of the new nonprofit leader you've pointed out reflect the core competencies of what we're seeing in social entrepreneurs. In helping to fill positions at many of the nation's most socially innovative organizations, Commongood Careers has seen a profile of leadership that is highly strategic, networked, data-driven and focused on demonstrating an organization's value in capital and social markets. The new nonprofit leader is here now in organizations like College Summit, Donors Choose, Kiva, BUILD and more. Funders like New Profit Inc. and Blue Ridge Foundation recognize and develop the qualities of these leaders and, as a result, we're seeing organizations that are taking innovative approaches to solving some of today's most pressing social problems. Nell, the qualities of the new nonprofit leader you’ve pointed out reflect the core competencies of what we’re seeing in social entrepreneurs. In helping to fill positions at many of the nation’s most socially innovative organizations, Commongood Careers has seen a profile of leadership that is highly strategic, networked, data-driven and focused on demonstrating an organization’s value in capital and social markets. The new nonprofit leader is here now in organizations like College Summit, Donors Choose, Kiva, BUILD and more. Funders like New Profit Inc. and Blue Ridge Foundation recognize and develop the qualities of these leaders and, as a result, we’re seeing organizations that are taking innovative approaches to solving some of today’s most pressing social problems.

]]> By: Nell Edgington http://www.socialvelocity.net/2010/06/a-new-kind-of-nonprofit-leader/comment-page-1/#comment-1479 Nell Edgington Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:31:11 +0000 http://www.socialvelocity.net/?p=1984#comment-1479 Thanks Tim, you raise some great additional characteristics of the new leader for social change. I recently got a copy of your book and look forward to reading it very soon. Thanks Tim, you raise some great additional characteristics of the new leader for social change. I recently got a copy of your book and look forward to reading it very soon.

]]> By: Tim Glynn Burke http://www.socialvelocity.net/2010/06/a-new-kind-of-nonprofit-leader/comment-page-1/#comment-1478 Tim Glynn Burke Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:40:00 +0000 http://www.socialvelocity.net/?p=1984#comment-1478 Dear Nell, I enjoy reading your posts. We explore another characteristic of entrepreneurial leaders--albeit related to networked nonprofits, social entrepreneurship, maintaining an external view, and asking hard questions as you include in your list--in our new book The Power of Social Innovation (www.powerofsocialinnovation.com). Effective and entrepreneurial leaders view social innovation as catalyzing change across the broader social problem solving system in which they're operating. Because the challenge of disrupting entrenched systems is political by nature, we suggest that leadership also requires political savvy, the courage to face inevitable opposition, and an ability to mobilize the public in support of change. This leadership is required not only of the entrepreneur but also of the policy makers, funders and other providers involved. Best, Tim PS Bob Herbert has also written more optimistic columns on effective social innovations like CeaseFire (Upending Twisted Norms, May 10, 2010) Dear Nell,
I enjoy reading your posts. We explore another characteristic of entrepreneurial leaders–albeit related to networked nonprofits, social entrepreneurship, maintaining an external view, and asking hard questions as you include in your list–in our new book The Power of Social Innovation (www.powerofsocialinnovation.com). Effective and entrepreneurial leaders view social innovation as catalyzing change across the broader social problem solving system in which they’re operating. Because the challenge of disrupting entrenched systems is political by nature, we suggest that leadership also requires political savvy, the courage to face inevitable opposition, and an ability to mobilize the public in support of change.

This leadership is required not only of the entrepreneur but also of the policy makers, funders and other providers involved.

Best,
Tim

PS Bob Herbert has also written more optimistic columns on effective social innovations like CeaseFire (Upending Twisted Norms, May 10, 2010)

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