by John Trybus, Managing Director
Arts. Culture. Community development. Housing preservation. Juvenile justice reform. Conservation. Peace and security. Health. Public radio and television.
These are but a handful of the many issues that the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation supports through its grant making. The foundation’s mission is to do nothing less than build “a more just, verdant and peaceful world” in Chicago, the U.S. and the world.
MacArthur’s impact is extensive. Consider the numbers for a moment. […]
by John Trybus, Managing Director
Large corporate mergers always seem to make the headlines. But beyond those headlines there are other stories being played out between nonprofits that are restructuring and merging for increased efficiency.
The frequent result? Better social value.
Nonprofit mergers are the passion of today’s social strategist Jean Butzen and she knows a thing or two about the process. Jean has more than 30 years experience in the nonprofit sector including much of that time spent as […]
by John Trybus, Managing Director
When you walk into social strategist Susan Davis’ office you’re immediately struck by the serenity that accompanies its Asian influence.
But don’t let that fool you. Susan means business
“I was a samurai warrior in another life,” she jokes.
Susan is the president of Susan Davis International (SDI), a full-service public relations agency with a host of cause-based and for-profit clients. If you live (or have ever visited) the Nation’s Capital you definitely have been seen some […]
by John Trybus, Managing Director
For social strategist Merill Shugoll, work is all in the family.
Literally.
After multiple positions within the research industry, Merrill came to work for a woman who would change her life forever (not to mention become her mother-in-law).
Joan Shugoll, who founded Shugoll Research in 1957, is that woman. Considered by many a pioneer in the research industry, Joan was one of the first practitioners to offer a full range of field interviewing services and a one-way […]
by John Trybus, Managing Director
Social innovation.
It’s the difference between yet another nonprofit and an organization that is truly accomplishing social change through new and sustainable ways.
It’s the difference between a money hungry corporation, and one that makes people’s lives better as part of its ethos while proving true social transformation. Social innovation is about new and unexpected approaches to improving some of society’s biggest challenges and often from unlikely sources.
We’re living in a brave new world in […]
