America is Ready

ABOUT America is Ready

The results of Peter Hart's 2008 research indicated that the country was ready for change and that voters value local programs, scale, and efficiency—what social entrepreneurs can deliver. In his speech at the 2008 Gathering, he used his findings to share several suggestions for how social entrepreneurs can inspire voters to support social entrepreneurship and harness America's will and resources to create a truly different and brighter future.

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Gathering of Leaders

The Gathering of Leaders is an annual meeting of social entrepreneurs and other leaders from business, government, philanthropy, academia, and nonprofit sector.

A City Focus to Coordinate Efforts for Change

by Gathering of Leaders

2008 | Strategy

Following Timberland CEO Jeff Swartz’s 2007 challenge to Gathering participants, several sessions at the 2008 Gathering explored the kinds of alliances Swartz envisioned between social entrepreneurs and civic problem solvers. Download this chapter from the 2008 Gathering report to read more.

A Vision of the Common Good

by Michael Gerson

2008 | Policy

In this keynote address from the 2008 Gathering, Michael Gerson, former speechwriter to George W. Bush, surveys the political landscape in America, leveling a charge to Republicans and Democrats. His message? Each can and should do more to fight poverty, and they can look to social entrepreneurs as an example.

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