Posted on May 11, 2009 by Raj Melville
I had gotten a copy of Acumen Fund founder, Jacqueline Novogratz’s, book “The Blue Sweater” a couple of months ago and had kept promising myself that I would read it. Once I started reading I was hooked. Before I knew it I had plowed through the entire volume. This is an extraordinary and powerful book.
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Posted on April 22, 2009 by Raj Melville
Speaking at the Legatum Center’s Lecture series at MIT, Jacqueline Novogratz described the innovative work of Acumen fund and how it helps build social solutions through its venture philanthropy.
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Posted on July 27, 2008 by Raj Melville
I had the pleasure of moderating a wonderful panel on “The New Philanthropy – New models for Social Impact” with four great speakers presenting a wide range of activities that their different organizations pursue in the social sector. The cross section of organizations provided a range of perspectives on the innovative new approaches being adopted to help solve some of the most pressing social issues worldwide.
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Posted on July 11, 2008 by Raj Melville
Last year I had written a piece for a conference blog with the title “Innovative models for Social Change”. I think the theme and topic is still relevant and I have reproduced it below.
Next week, I will be moderating a panel that will be addressing this theme at the 50th Anniversary celebrations for my Alma mater. I am fortunate to have several of the innovative organizations that I mention in the post to be a part of my panel.
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Posted on July 11, 2008 by Raj Melville
Mainstream politics in India is picking up on themes of key social entrepreneurial thinkers as the two major parties prepare for elections.
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