Building is Not Buying

by George Overholser | 2005 | Financial Capital

Have you always wondered why a market for nonprofit growth capital has failed to materialize? So has George Overholser. In this pre-reading for the 2005, Overholser argues that making a clean distinction between building and buying is where that market will begin.

Building Sustainable Revenue Models

by William Foster | 2009 | Financial Capital

According to William Foster, nonprofits often face disconnected time horizons between fundraising goals that are short term and program goals that are long term. In this presentation from the 2009 Gathering, he explores new research conducted by The Bridgespan Group on how high-growth organizations overcome this challenge.

Creating an Effective Social Capital Market

by Gathering of Leaders | 2007 | Financial Capital

At the 2007 Gathering George Overholser presented the idea for $1 billion investment fund for social-sector research and development and growth. Download this chapter from the 2007 report for an overview of his idea and participant responses.

Patient Capital: The Next Step Forward

by George Overholser | 2007 | Financial Capital

Is your organization starved for patient capital? George Overholser believes that without patient capital, your organization risks falling into an endless cycle of disruptive hand-to-mouth fundraising. Download this pre-reading from the 2007 Gathering to learn how to avoid this financial pitfall.

The Business Case for Community Involvement

by Gathering of Leaders | 2008 | Financial Capital

Is there untapped potential in for-profit partnerships with nonprofit organizations? Deloitte CEO Barry Salzberg says yes. Download this chapter from the 2008 Gathering report to learn more about Salzberg's perspective and to see what Deloitte has accomplished in its partnership with College Summit.