2005 Gathering Photo Gallery

by Gathering of Leaders | 2005 | Event

View photos from the 2005 Gathering and get a glimpse of the people and conversations that took place as this annual event began.

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.

Good to Great in the Social Sector

by Lynn Carruthers | 2005 | Strategy

This graphic recording captures highlights from Jim Collins' session at the 2005 Gathering on his book Good to Great. Download for an illustrative look at Collin's explanation of how the qualities of great organizations offer a common standard for organizational greatness.

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.

Reflections on the Future of Social Entrepreneurship

by Lynn Carruthers | 2005 | Strategy

This graphic recording captures highlights from Peter Schwartz's session at the 2005 Gathering. Download this file for an illustrative look at how Peter attempts to make some sense out of the chaos in the world around us, creating a story about the future and where social entrepreneurship may go.

Social Entrepreneurship and Scale in the 21st Century

by Lynn Carruthers | 2005 | Strategy

This graphic recording captures highlights from the opening session at the 2005 Gathering. Download this file for an illustrative look at the ideas and insights that started it all.