Evan Marwell, founder and CEO of EducationSuperHighway, a nonprofit formed to bring broadband internet to every public school in America by 2020, has some advice for having maximum impact in a short period of time. Here’s his advice:
Pick a finite, measurable problem to solve.
“Don’t commit to solving world hunger,” says Marwell. “Solve hunger in San Francisco. Or solve hunger in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco.”
Seek support in stages.
Think of funding in terms of what is needed to accomplish specific milestones in a specific time frame rather than in terms of annual funds. This approach will resonate with philanthropists who have started companies or made their fortunes in the tech world.
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