Author: Geoffrey

[AI-assisted for speed.] Anyone who’s spent time in movements has sat through this debate. The argument circles endlessly: the reason we’re not winning is because we’re not being aggressive enough, not assertive enough, not giving people a clear enough choice. Or, depending on who’s speaking, because we’ve become too rigid — not open or imaginative… Continue reading Fight vs. Build (Redux)

[AI-assisted for speed.] My friend and former colleague, Amanda Das, has been helping me teach the How to Raise Money workshop since its start. She shows up to wow participants with her brilliance and expertise around the systems, people, and culture that surround High Net Worth Individuals. This post is my attempt to capture and… Continue reading Understanding Wealth

[AI-assisted for speed.] A social enterprise is an attempt to pursue mission-driven outcomes using the tools of capitalism. These organizations seek to generate positive change in the world while engaging in traditional revenue-seeking activities: selling products, providing services, developing markets. They live in the tension between purpose and profit, and their founders often imagine they… Continue reading Non-Profit vs. For-Profit: Structuring a Social Enterprise