2007 Gathering Photo Gallery

by Gathering of Leaders | 2007 | Event

View photos from 2007 and get a glimpse of the people and conversations that took place at the third annual Gathering.

Closing the Gap Between Policymakers and Social Entrepreneurs

by Gathering of Leaders | 2007 | Policy

This chapter from the 2007 Gathering report charts the developments made that year in the Gathering's focus on policymaking. Download for excerpts from a keynote address made by Tom Sheridan of The Sheridan Group and for information about the launch of the America Forward Coalition.

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.

Demystifying Politics: Social Entrepreneurs Driving Change

by Lynn Carruthers | 2007 | Policy

This graphic recording captures highlights from the 2007 Gathering session with David Gergen that focused on closing the gap between policymakers and social entrepreneurs. Download this file for an illustrative look at the role of the social entrepreneur at the intersection of politics and systems change.

Identifying, Developing, and Retaining Exceptional Talent

by Gathering of Leaders | 2007 | Human Capital

Sessions at the 2007 Gathering explored the scope and nature of talent management and generated ideas for how organizations can more effectively and efficiently develop human capital practices in support of growth. Download this chapter from the 2007 report to learn more.

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.