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Stanford University

An Entrepreneur in the Non-profit Sector - Steven McCormick

Stanford University via YouTube

Overview

Explore entrepreneurialism in the non-profit sector through this 58-minute Stanford seminar featuring Steven McCormick from the Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation. Gain insights into real-world experiences as McCormick shares lessons on topics such as the culture of nonprofits, social change, new philanthropy, and measuring success in the non-profit world. Discover how concepts like VUCA and Moore's Law apply to social enterprises, and learn about the challenges and opportunities in foundation work. Examine the role of startup capital, political involvement, and government monitoring in the non-profit sector. Delve into discussions on the efficiency of nonprofits, incentive pay, and the unique aspects of social entrepreneurship. This seminar, part of Stanford's entrepreneurial leadership series, offers valuable perspectives for those interested in making a difference through non-profit work.

Syllabus

Introduction
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
What causes anxiety
Entrepreneurialism
The Nature Conservancy
The culture of nonprofits
A sense of embassy
My father
VUCA
Moores Law
Moving with Speed
Social Change
Gordon Moore
Foundation
New Philanthropy
Social Enterprise
Measuring Success
I was seduced
Philanthropists
Startup Capital
Social Entrepreneurs
Political arena
Government monitoring
Efficiency of nonprofits
Incentive pay

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Stanford Online

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