Building the Next Action Agenda

by Gathering of Leaders | 2010 | Strategy

This 2010 Action Agenda captures the next generation of ideas and opportunities for social entrepreneurship and social innovation surfaced during a live brainstorm at the Gathering. In the coming years, the Gathering community and a broader network of colleagues and partners will work to drive this agenda forward.

Realizing the American Dream

by Eric Schwarz | 2005 | Strategy

In this pre-reading from the 2005 Gathering, Eric Schwarz explores why the final decades of the 20th century saw a decline in the American ideal of ever-expanding opportunity. Presenting a unique American Dream Scorecard, he makes the case for bold changes to put our country and the American Dream back on track.

Timeline: Bridging Social Entrepreneurship and Government

by Gathering of Leaders | 2010 | Policy

While bridges between social entrepreneurs and government emerged during the past several decades, significant progress has occurred only in recent years. This high-level timeline beginning in 1990 and ending early 2010 highlights the growing momentum realized in bridging the worlds of social innovation and policy.