Creating A (New) Space: Insights From A Decade of Leadership At Omidyar Network

In their latest Forbes.com article, Bill Meehan and Kim Jonker continue their series on leadership with an interview of Matt Bannick, former managing partner of the Omidyar Network, who stepped down after over a decade of pathbreaking work. Although hybrid institutions have recently become more prominent in public conversation, Bannick and Omidyar were forerunners, creating a new model that would ultimately change the field of philanthropy. Meehan and Jonker’s article shares insightful reflections from Bannick on what it takes to chart a new course in philanthropy and the lessons learned along the way.

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Equipping Leaders To Optimize Their Impact: An Interview With Bill Meehan And Kim Jonker

Leaders from Ashoka recently interviewed Bill Meehan and Kim Jonker to learn more about how philanthropists and social sector leaders alike could prepare for ‘The Impact Era’. Meehan and Jonker offer examples of extraordinary social sector leadership – including a story about Ashoka’s founder, Bill Drayton, who was also featured in Chapter 4 of Engine of Impact, “Insight and Courage”. They also discussed their hopes that the book will contribute to the knowledge in the social sector by encouraging a return to the basics. As Meehan notes, “What’s needed right now is actually a renewed focus on the fundamentals of strategic leadership.”

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New Video: "Why Read The Book?"

Everyone wants to optimize impact, but what does the research say about how to actually achieve that? In this new video, Bill Meehan and Kim Jonker share how Engine of Impact offers key insights and actionable guidance for stakeholders to master strategic leadership for impact. “If you’re a donor, this book will equip you to identify high-performing organizations that actually merit your donation. And if you’re a nonprofit board member or leader, this book will help you to achieve more impact for your organization.” Watch the video to hear directly from the authors about why you should read Engine of Impact, and go to www.engineofimpact.org to learn more.

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"When I talk about leadership, I like to talk about the three Cs: competence, character, and compassion...and if you don't have the first C, well, the other two don't really matter."

— Matt Bannick, as quoted in "Creating A (New) Space: Insights From A Decade Of Leadership At Omidyar Network"

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