Tierney and joel fleishman, make the argument that the key to progress is not a new technical solution but a new mindset by both donors and nonprofits. Chairman, morino institute leap of reason team location. Managing to outcomes in an era of scarcity, is probably misnamed. In a speech to the august city club of cleveland in 2012, morino talked about growing up in one of the citys working class neighborhoods. While i was working measuring the networked nonprofit with kd paine several people said i had to read mario morinos leap of reason which is about how nonprofits can manage to outcomes. What is your organizations one metric that matters. A little book has a big impact on how to run a charity. Leap of reason inspires leaders in the social and public sectors to take bold action to create more meaningful, measurable good for those they serve. The urgent need for a leap of reason stanford social innovation. Tags conference, grantmaking, organizational learning, performance metrics, talent development, transparency, venture philanthropy.
The six practices of highimpact nonprofits, leslie crutchfield and heather mcleod grant outlined a survey and interview approach to research highimpact nonprofits. Wings has been featured in several books including leap of reason. For more information about leap of reason, a collaboration between vpp. Blog clarity of purpose and speaking up about what will make the difference in our communities and businesses is critical. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
By mario marino may 31, 2011 this blog post is excerpted from leap of reason. According to mario morino and lowell weiss of the leap of reason ambassadors community, giridharadas has produced a provocative picture that will generate many uncomfortable, unquestionably important conversations in our sector and beyond. Non profit reading lists great books time travel leadership insight mario management kindle leap of reason. It offers practical advice for socialsector leaders who want and need better information in order to fulfill the mission that compelled them. Morino will say very modestly, well, its not that great a book, but the timing is right.
Managing to outcomes in an era of scarcity isnt really a science. Morino serves as chairman of the morino institute and morino ventures, llc. Mario now focuses his time as a member of the leap of reason ambassadors community, which advances the theme that performance matters. There is so much to talk about with you, but first, give us a brief overview of the morino institute and of its mission. Mario morino, a former software entrepreneur, is the chairman of venture. Mario morino is chairman of the morino institute and cofounder of venture philanthropy partners. The morino institute explores opportunities to leverage the internet to advance social change.
Mario morino uses expertise and money to make philanthropy. Mario morino, author of leap of reason, discusses funder pitfalls in setting and measuring goals for grantees. Good evening, mario, and welcome to the business of giving. Our focus is on entrepreneurship netpreneurs, effective giving. Published by venture philanthropy partners in partnership with mckinsey.
It is a good primer for granters and grantees both. Learn more about leap of reason, mario morinos book on effectively managing charities and other nonprofit groups, at the book is. Mario morino, chairman of the morino institute, joins. Three things business leaders should do to help the. Morino is the cofounder and chairman of venture philanthropy partners, and his book not only offers insight and advice, but takes the reader several steps deeper into candid strategy and execution tools that will. Managing to outcomes in an era of scarcity kindle edition by morino, mario. But i think it is a great book because he timed it right and the message is right. Leap of reason ambassadors community nonprofit chronicles.
Managing to outcomes in an era of scarcity by morino. Morino serves as chairman of venture philanthropy partners, a philanthropic investment organization that works to improve the lives and boost the opportunities of children of lowincome families in the national capital region. Managing to outcomes in an era of scarcity mario morino on. Mario morino is chairman of the morino institute and cofounder of venture. Managing to outcomes in an era of scarcity, has generously offered to give away a leap of. Morinos book is an essential read for nonprofit leaders and donors alike, providing valuable, hardwon insights into measuring success.
Managing to outcomes in an era of scarcity venture philanthropy partners this volumethe product of decades of hardwon insights from philanthropist mario morino and more than a dozen socialsector experts and practitionersoffers practical advice. Managing to outcomes in an era of scarcity from the worlds largest community of readers. Managing to outcomes in an era of scarcity by mario morino. His career spans more than 50 years as an entrepreneur, technologist and civic and business leader. Spending cuts will cause a crisis in the social sector that will have an impact on almost every nonprofit organisation in america, whether or not it receives government funds, writes mario morino, a veteran philanthropist, in leap of reason, one of three new books that address the same thorny question of how to not merely give. Over the past year, i have been writing on the ssir blog about how nonprofit leaders can drive culture change within their organizations to support a relentless focus on doing the most good for those they serve. Mario morino is the chairman of the morino institute and cofounder of venture philanthropy partners. Reason is the product of decades of hardwon insights from philanthropist mario morino. You can listen to the webinar or see the slides here.
Social entrepreneurs and the power of new ideas, penguin books, 2005 mario morino, leap of reason. Managing to outcomes in an era of scarcity, from which this essay is excerpted. Mario recently released a book called leap of reason. He makes a compelling case for the urgency, now, for nonprofits to change the way most operate. So mario morinos recent book leap of reason was a breath of fresh air to me as it addresses this worry head on. Morinos book takes on the subject of how philanthropy can support nonprofits in being outcomes driven in their business model. He is mario morino, the founder of venture philanthropy partners, author of leap of reason, and chairman of the morino institute. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Mario morino, author of one of my favorite new books, leap of reason.
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Anyone involved in serving others from funding and fieldwork to government and executive boards should add mario morino s new book to the top of the summer reading list. Managing to outcomes in an era of scarcity, venture philanthropy partners, 2011. He is the primary author of the book leap of reason. The lessons of philanthropy giving for results books. Managing to outcomes in an era of scarcity by morino, mario isbn. There are many solid positions taken and a strong framework provided. Mario morino, 68, a clevelandborn software developer turned philanthropist and innovation guru, is the man generating buzz with his 150page paperback, leap of reason. Mario morinos book, leap of reason, has nonprofits. Turning to the explicit study of nonprofit organizations, in conducting research for forces for good. Managing to outcomes is not about simply counting things or gathering information. Mario morino, a former software entrepreneur, is the chairman of venture philanthropy partners vpp and the author of leap of reason.
His career spans more than 50 years as entrepreneur, technologist, and. This is the title of chapter one of mario morinos new book, leap of reason. Recommended reads from philanthropy leaders giving compass. My dad sold vacuum sweepers door to door and continue reading. Leap of reason managing to outcomes in an era of scarcity. But two new books, leap of reason, by mario morino, and give smart, by thomas j. Interview with mario morino, author of leap of reason candid blog.