Hire ambitious raw talent and give them room to stretch. Surround yourself with great people and let them find ways to create value and energy. The best ideas and execution strategies rarely come from management.

One of the most basic skills an entrepreneur needs to master right out of the gate is the ability to persuade others.

Some factors are beyond your control -- the motivation of the volunteers, for example, or their willingness to receive instruction. But if you're a non-profit leader, there are three key measures you can take to give your corporate volunteers the greatest chance of success.

A line of credit (LOC) is a valuable resource for most nonprofits that can serve as a lifeline while awaiting contract or grant payments. At the same time, misusing a line of credit is akin to playing with fire.

These are just some of the many assumptions that make up the foundation of how we think about social services and change in our country.

The Annenberg Foundation's Alchemy program helps nonprofits tackle their biggest challenge: raising money.