Going Together, Page by Page
By Peter Plastrik / On February 19th, 2015
Reposted from the Connecting to Change the World blog with permission.
I heard the African proverb again at a retreat held by a team building a national network: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” I say “again” because we put those words right at the front of our book as a signal about what the point of connecting and collaborating is: to go far, because that’s what it takes to change the world in big ways.
Collaboration? Grantmakers Love It, But Most Don't Fund It
By Peter Plastrik / On January 6th, 2015
Authors (and Staff) Reveal Island Press 'Gems'
By Jason Leppig / On December 19th, 2014
If you're still looking for a holiday gift, consider getting one of these Island Press e-books (no shipping necessary!). We asked some of our authors (and Island Press staff) for their recommendations.
The Unsung Hero of the Environmental Movement?
By Jason Leppig / On December 19th, 2014
Conservation leader Loring LaBarbera Schwarz tells why she got involved with Island Press. Do you feel the same? Make your gift today.
Networking (Dogs Do It!) vs. Network Building
By Peter Plastrik / On December 17th, 2014
Reposted with permission from the Connecting to Change the World blog.
Bad Joke Contest Winners
By Meghan Bartels / On November 25th, 2014
