Facing bankruptcy or similar is a scary prospect but Attila von Unruh and Tracey Chambers provide important practical advice about what to do in preparation, and even when the crisis is imminent. This article explores some of the insights they shared.

As a social entrepreneur, how often do you think about money? Not funding for your organisation, but instead the impact of money on you as an individual. Mark Cheng explains that economics of personal care for a social entrepreneur can be just as important as the economics surrounding your organisation.

This article explores the insights Gary Cohen and Neelam Chhiber shared on the pressing issue of hero culture in the social impact sector.

Dr. François Bonnici, Adriana Craciun, and Tim Hanstad exploring the personal impacts of succession and reframing the narrative from the ‘end of the road’ to a collective journey supported by practical and emotional guidance.

As social entrepreneurs undertake their journey of creation and operation there is a natural tendency for them to become closely identified with their organisation. This can be healthy and unhealthy in equal measure. Jim Fruchterman (Founder of Tech Matters) and Sheela Patel (Founder and Director of the Society for the Promotion of Area Resource Centres (SPARC)) have a fascinating debate on the future sustainability of an organisation as the founder moves on.  

When we think about diversity, the conversation typically revolves around race, gender, and sometimes socio-economic background. However, there's an often-overlooked dimension of diversity— age and experience. This article discusses eldership as a crucial aspect of diversity, exploring the challenges and opportunities associated with ageing and the value of intergenerational collaboration. It's time to reevaluate how we view eldership. This article is based on a conversation between the Elders Council for Social Entrepreneurs and Kathryn Hall-Trujillo and Hae-Young Lee.

A rarely discussed topic in the social innovation sector, Rebecca Eastmond gives her insights on how to navigate succession and transition with your funders.

Learning from Molly Melching and her successor, Elena Bonometti, we explore the experiences of the person leaving and the person taking over, giving you a double-sided perspective on transitions.

Succession planning is essential for ensuring the sustainability of organisations, particularly those in the social entrepreneurial sector. In this article we explore the experiences and insights shared by Monica Culen and Collince Dundo on navigating the complex process of leadership transitions.

An article exploring the valuable insights Dan Viederman shared on working with a board of trustees. Dan is as an award-winning social entrepreneur with extensive experience on both non-profit and for-profit boards.